JOHN NOGOWSKI NEWS

Headed to Atlanta Nogowski was selected by Atlanta in the first round of the 2021 Rule 5 draft Wednesday, JJ Cooper of Baseball America reports.

Impact Nogowski made 52 major-league appearances during the 2021 campaign and hit .233 with a home run, 14 runs and 14 RBI. He inked a minor-league deal with the Giants in late September but will now attempt to carve out a role with Atlanta this spring.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates see signs of progress amid another dismal finish

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton says the team has made progress even while finishing last in the NL Central for a third straight season

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inks minor-league deal Nogowski signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Giants on Wednesday, Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Nogowski was released by Pittsburgh on Monday, but he'll find a spot on another minor-league roster several days later. The 28-year-old should report to Triple-A Sacramento and will have a chance to carve out a major-league role during spring training in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alongside prospect progression, Pirates place Stallings and Wilson on IL, release Nogowski and Tom CINCINNATI — Class AAA Indianapolis confirmed Monday that a bevy of the Pirates’ top prospects at Class AA Altoona have been promoted. Infie...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Parts ways with Pittsburgh Nogowski was released by the Pirates on Monday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Nogowski remained with the organization after being designated for assignment in mid-August, but he's now headed for free agency. The 28-year-old played in 33 games for the Pirates and posted a .261/.325/.351 slash line with one homers, 14 RBI and 12 runs in 123 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Pirates outrighted Nogowski to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Pittsburgh had previously acquired Nogowski when St. Louis dropped him from its 40-man roster in late June, but there were no takers for the 28-year-old when he was designated for assignment for the second time this season. Nogowski enjoyed a hot run at the plate in the final two weeks before the All-Star break, but he fell into a prolonged slump soon thereafter, going 8-for-63 (.127 average) in his final 21 games with the Pirates before being DFA'd.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers beat Pirates 2-1 on HRs by McKinney and Muncy

Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 for their fourth straight victory

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Nogowski was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Monday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Nogowski had started just two of the last eight games, and he went 1-for-10 with an RBI and three strikeouts during that time. The 28-year-old will now be cast off the major-league roster to make room for Yoshi Tsutsugo, who signed a major-league deal with Pittsburgh on Sunday.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Downward trend continues Nogowski flied out to center field in a pinch-hitting appearance Sunday against the Reds.

Impact Playing time looks to be an issue for Nogowski, as Colin Moran has retaken his starting spot at first base. Nogowski has the ability to play in the outfield, but the team currently has more healthy options than it has had all season. The 27-year-old is 7-for-55 since July 21 and could find himself back in Triple-A before long.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Loses hold of first base job Nogowski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Nogowski will remain on the bench for the second straight game while Colin Moran picks up another start at first base following his return from the injured list earlier this weekend. With Moran having recovered from a fractured wrist, the righty-hitting Nogowski will likely be limited to a short-side platoon role at first base moving forward.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gibson excels in Phils debut; Realmuto, Harper pound Pirates

Kyle Gibson pitched into the seventh inning in his Phillies debut and got plenty of support as Philadelphia avoided a series sweep by pounding the Pittsburgh Pirates 15-4

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stallings' RBI in 9th sends Pirates to 3-2 win over Phillies

Jacob Stallings drove in the winning run with a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sa...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hitless against Philly Nogowski went 0-for-4 with a walk in Friday's 7-0 win over the Phillies.

Impact His playing time is likely to decrease following the return of Colin Moran (wrist) as soon as Monday, though he could move from first base to the outfield. For his part, Nogowski has cooled off at the plate, collecting only four hits in his last 28 at-bats.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Piña hits 2 HRs, drives in 5 runs as Brewers sweep Pirates

Manny Piña hit two homers and drove in a career-high five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Thursday Nogowski is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Manager Derek Shelton is withholding three regulars from the starting nine for the series finale, as Nogowski will be joined on the bench by catcher Jacob Stallings and shortstop Kevin Newman. Phillip Evans will take over at first base for Nogowski, who has fallen into a 5-for-28 slump at the plate over his last eight contests.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cooling off at plate Nogowski went 0-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 6-4 win over the Giants.

Impact After an 18-for-37 start with Pittsburgh, the 28-year-old has two hits in his last 12 at-bats. He could see playing time in the outfield when first baseman Colin Moran (wrist) returns, but he'll have to continue hitting. With no track record in the major leagues, Nogowski's numbers over the next week will have a big influence on his opportunity when Moran comes back.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks finish sweep of Pirates with 6-4 victory

Pavin Smith and Daulton Varsho hit consecutive homers in the seventh inning for the go-ahead runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks finished a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates...

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connects on first big-league homer Nogowski went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Nogowski enjoyed a memorable moment in the fifth inning when he went deep to left field with a runner on base for his first major-league home run. The long ball came in his 32nd big-league game and in his 69th career at-bat. Since July 5, Nogowski is slashing .438/.491/.583 with 10 RBI and five extra-base hits across 12 games.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D'backs win 3rd straight, score 8 in 7th to top Pirates 11-6

The Arizona Diamondbacks have their first three-game winning streak since late April

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith, Escobar lead Diamondbacks over Pirates 4-2

Caleb Smith pitched 6 2/3 stellar innings, Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run homer for the second straight game and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in pair Sunday Nogowski went 1-for-5 with a two-run double in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Mets.

Impact He's started 10 consecutive games at first base for the Bucs, going 19-for-42 with four doubles and eight RBI. Starting first baseman Colin Moran (wrist) still has no return date, giving the 28-year-old additional opportunity at first base. In fact, with Erik Gonzalez (side) also sidelined, Phillip Evans is the only other healthy option at first. Nogowski's small sample size signals regression at some point, but in the meantime fantasy managers continue to enjoy production from an unexpected source.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Conforto HR in 9th, Mets overcome early gaffe to top Pirates

Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to complete a huge comeback and the New York Mets overcame an embarrassing gaffe by All-Star pitcher Taijuan Walker to beat...

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays hot in Saturday victory Nogowski went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Mets.

Impact Nogowski collected a double and two more singles in his five trips to the plate and has now gone an incredible 18-for-37 (.486) since being acquired from the Cardinals. He's yet to hit a homer during that stretch -- he's never been a big power producer at any stop in his career -- but he has stroked three doubles since debuting with the Pirates. The 28-year-old Nogowski hit .281 with a .370 on-base percentage across parts of seven minor-league seasons and should continue to see plenty of playing time with the Pirates.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stallings slam in 9th off Díaz rallies Pirates past Mets 9-7

Jacob Stallings’ grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning off closer Edwin Díaz rallied the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-7 victory over the stunned New York Mets

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates top Mets 4-1 after shoving match; Lindor injured

Francisco Lindor left injured moments before Marcus Stroman and his New York Mets teammates got into a heated shoving match with Pittsburgh during the Pirates’ rain-delayed 4-1 vic...

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS