JOE MUSGROVE NEWS

Musgrove in, Polanco and Kela likely out for Pirates

Joe Musgrove will be the opening day starter for the Pittsburgh Pirates when the club opens the 2020 season in St. Louis

JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Musgrove named Bucs' Opening Day starter Talk to enough people around the Pirates, and you’ll hear a few words used to describe Joe Musgrove quite often. “Athlete” comes up a lot, b...

JULY 17, 2020 • MLB.COM

Confirmed for Opening Day Musgrove was named the Pirates' Opening Day starter by manager Derek Shelton on Friday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact The announcement is hardly a surprise, but the right-hander is now officially set to face the Cardinals in the season opener next Friday. Musgrove had a 4.44 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 157:39 K:BB over 170.1 innings last year, though he had a strong finish with a 3.74 ERA across his final eight starts.

JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NL Central Preview Capsules

Capsules of National League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year

JULY 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

From Three Rivers to PNC Park, Pirates pitcher Musgrove set Joe Musgrove isn't trying to make a political statement when the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher dons a mask, but a practical one. Musgrove wants...

JULY 3, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

From Three Rivers to PNC Park, Pirates pitcher Musgrove set

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove says he doesn't like wearing a mask any more than his teammates but feels it is necessary to help keep everyone “safe.”

JULY 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates' Archer out for the season following surgery

Pirates' Archer out for the season following surgery

JUNE 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Musgrove sharp, Stallings homers as Pirates top Giants 4-2

Joe Musgrove pitched five shutout innings and hit a triple, Jacob Stallings homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Francisco Gi...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Musgrove scheduled to start for Pirates at Giants

San Francisco will host division rival Pittsburgh

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Pirates' Musgrove scratched from start with foot discomfort

Pirates' Musgrove scratched from start with foot discomfort

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Pittsburgh faces Chicago, aims to build on Musgrove's strong outing

Pittsburgh looks to follow up a strong outing by Friday starter Joe Musgrove

AUGUST 20, 2019

Musgrove pitches, hits, runs Pirates past Phils for 5-1 win

Musgrove pitches, hits, runs Pirates past Phils for 5-1 win

JULY 21, 2019

Pirates in action against the Padres following Musgrove's strong showing

Pittsburgh looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Joe Musgrove

JUNE 22, 2019

Musgrove pitches 7 solid innings, Pirates beat Padres 2-1

Musgrove pitches 7 solid innings, Pirates beat Padres 2-1

JUNE 22, 2019

LEADING OFF: Big Papi recovering, Kingery blossoming

LEADING OFF: Big Papi recovering in Boston, Kingery blossoming for Phillies, Plesac a bright spot for Indians, Donaldson appeals suspension

JUNE 12, 2019

LEADING OFF: Big Papi recovering, Kingery blossoming

LEADING OFF: Big Papi recovering in Boston, Kingery blossoming for Phillies, Plesac a bright spot for Indians, Donaldson appeals suspension

JUNE 12, 2019

Musgrove pitches into 9th, Pirates top Braves 7-4

Musgrove pitches into 9th, Pirates top Braves 7-4

JUNE 6, 2019

Pirates in action against the Diamondbacks following Musgrove's strong outing

The Pirates will start Chris Archer on Wednesday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Zack Greinke

MAY 15, 2019

Musgrove outduels Gray, Pirates hand Reds 3rd shutout in row

Musgrove outduels Gray, Pirates hand Reds 3rd shutout in row

APRIL 6, 2019

Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove has abdominal surgery.

Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove has had abdominal surgery and is expected to be close to a regular schedule for spring training

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Musgrove comes off DL to start for Pirates vs. Nationals (Jul 09, 2018)

Maybe after the All-Star break, the Pittsburgh Pirates will get a chance to see what right-hander Joe Musgrove can do with several uninterrupted starts in a row.

JULY 10, 2018

Musgrove fires 7 scoreless, Pirates beat Padres 6-3

Joe Musgrove pitched seven shutout innings against his hometown team.

JUNE 30, 2018

Pirates eye sweep of Reds with Musgrove on mound

The Pittsburgh Pirates had to wait several weeks into the season to see just what they got with right-hander Joe Musgrove in an offseason trade with Houston.

JUNE 17, 2018