Pirates opening day starter Musgrove heads to injured list
An unexpected break didn’t stop the steady stream of pitchers to the injured list for the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOE MUSGROVE #44 - PITCHER - SAN DIEGO PADRES
6-5 W-L •
1.17 WHIP •
3.88 ERA
6-5 W-L
1.17 WHIP
3.88 ERA
Musgrove (triceps) goes on injured list The Pirates on Tuesday placed Joe Musgrove on the 10-day injured list with right triceps inflammation. Musgrove, who was scratched from his...
AUGUST 11, 2020 • MLB.COM
Out with triceps inflammation Musgrove was placed on the 10-day injured list with right triceps inflammation Tuesday.
Impact It was a sore ankle that caused Musgrove to be scratched from his previous start, but he'll now hit the injured list with an entirely different injury. It's not yet clear how much time he's expected to miss, but a triceps issue is presumably a far greater worry for a pitcher than a sore ankle would be. Trevor Williams will take what would have been Musgrove's scheduled start Thursday against Cincinnati.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cabrera's bat, Turnbull's arm help Tigers sweep Pirates 2-1
Spencer Turnbull pitched seven strong innings and Miguel Cabrera singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth as the Detroit Tigers edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 for a three-g...AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brault scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Detroit
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Detroit TigersAUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scratched with sore ankle Musgrove was scratched from his scheduled start Sunday against the Tigers with a sore ankle, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Impact The severity of the issue is not yet clear, but it will cost Musgrove at least one start. Steven Brault will take the hill in his place. Musgrove struggled in his previous start Tuesday against the Brewers, allowing five runs in 3.1 innings while walking five batters, though it's unknown whether or not he was battling the issue at that time.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers hit 4 homers in 1st inning, drill Pirates 11-5
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Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
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Berríos, Twins win 5th in row, top Pirates after drone delay
José Berríos pitched six innings, Nelson Cruz had three hits and the Minnesota Twins beat Pittsburgh 7-3 for their fifth straight winAUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Issues five free passes Musgrove (0-3) took the loss Tuesday in Minnesota after allowing five runs on six hits across 3.1 innings. He had two strikeouts and five walks.
Impact The 27-year-old was solid in his first two starts of the season with three runs allowed over 5.2 innings both times out, but he didn't find much success against the Twins. Walks have been a significant issue so far for Musgrove, as he's issued 11 free passes through 14.2 innings, and the five walks Tuesday tied a single-game career high. The right-hander will have a more favorable matchup next time on the mound Sunday versus the Tigers.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Musgrove expected to start for Pittsburgh against Minnesota
The Minnesota Twins host the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cruz's walk-off single lifts Twins past Pirates 5-4
Nelson Cruz’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates for their fourth straight winAUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garver, Twins lean on pen for 2-hitter to top Indians 3-1
Mitch Garver hit his first home run of the season and the Minnesota Twins used their bullpen to string together a two-hitter in a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland IndiansAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tagged with first loss Musgrove (0-1) gave up three earned runs on four hits (including two homers) and three walks in 5.2 innings Wednesday. He struck out eight in a 3-0 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact He's been tagged for four home runs in two starts after yielding 21 homers in 32 games last season. The righty has also walked three batters in both starts, something he did only three times in 2019. Still, he's pitched well but as the team's designated No. 1 starter, he's faced tough opposing starters in Jack Flaherty and Brandon Woodruff.
JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Musgrove's outing a virtual replay of opener On paper, Joe Musgrove's second start of the season appeared almost identical to his outing against the Cardinals on Opening Day. Problem wa...
JULY 30, 2020 • MLB.COM
Woodruff dominates as Brewers silence punchless Pirates 3-0
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Nationals beat Blue Jays 4-0 in 10 in road game at home
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Woodruff expected to start for Brewers at Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers square off against the Pittsburgh PiratesJULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Frazier hits go-ahead homer in 8th, Pirates edge Brewers 8-6
Adam Frazier hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for an 8-6 victory over the Milwaukee BrewersJULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hands to yourself: Complying with protocols proves difficult
The recently launched baseball season has provided ample evidence old habits among players are hard to shake, even when the changes are meant to mitigate the risk of spreading the...JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flaherty sharp, DeJong homers, Cards beat Bucs 5-4 in opener
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Olson's grand slam in 10th sends Athletics past Angels 7-3
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Narrowly misses quality start Musgrove allowed three earned runs in 5.2 innings Friday. He gave up five hits and three walks while striking out seven St. Louis batters.
Impact The righty, who threw 99 pitches (61 for strikes), was hurt by a pair of leadoff home runs. Interestingly, manager Derek Shelton said during his post-game media conference on AT&T SportsNet that he removed Musgrove because he was tiring, not because of his pitch count.
JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
St. Louis to start Flaherty on opening day against Pittsburgh
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Pittsburgh Pirates on opening dayJULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
