JULY 17, 2021 • MLB.COM
JOHN NOGOWSKI
Benches clear in Mets-Pirates after lineout In their first game out of the All-Star break, things got heated between the Mets and the Pirates at PNC Park on Friday night. With a runner...
Three hits in loss Nogowski went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and an RBI in Friday's 13-4 loss to the Mets.
Impact In four games since he was called up Monday, Nogowski has gone 10-for-16 with two RBI and three runs scored. It's a highly unsustainable stretch, but the 28-year-old's solid hitting has helped Pittsburgh manage the absences of Colin Moran (wrist), Phillip Evans (concussion) and Erik Gonzalez (side) in the last week. Nogowski should see consistent time at first base in the near term, and he could also see time in the outfield.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Enjoys four-hit afternoon Nogowski went 4-for-5 in Wednesday's 14-3 loss to the Braves.
Impact The newly-acquired first baseman is now 7-for-12 since debuting in Pittsburgh, with all seven hits being singles. Three games is a small sample size, but the early results are promising for Nogowski, who had just one hit in 18 at-bats with the Cardinals this year. The 28-year-old hit fifth Wednesday, a spot in the lineup that could present plenty of RBI opportunities with the likes of Adam Frazier, KeBryan Hayes and Bryan Reynolds hitting in front of him. Nogowski also pitched a scoreless inning in the blowout loss.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Almonte fuels rally as Braves surge past Pirates 14-3
Pinch-hitter Abraham Almonte had a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and added a two-run home run as the Atlanta Braves avoided a sweep by surging past the Pittsburgh Pi...JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Debut goes swimmingly Nogowski went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI in Monday's 11-1 win over the Braves.
Impact The opportunity for playing time is there for the 28-year-old, with both Colin Moran and Erik Gonzalez sidelined due to respective injuries. Nogowski struggled in his short stint with St. Louis, going 2-for-22, but he'll get a chance to show his minor league performance hasn't been a fluke. In his last full season, he slashed .295/.413/.476 with 15 homers and 69:54 BB:K for Triple-A Memphis in 2019. His versatility -- he played both first base and right field Monday -- is also something that manager Derek Shelton highly values.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates 1B John Nogowski makes strong 1st impression in starting debut After a week in which his major league career was placed on hold and he wondered where he would play next, John Nogowski wanted to make a po...
JULY 6, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
St. Louis Cardinals: John Nogowski traded to Pittsburgh The St. Louis Cardinals have traded John Nogowski to the Pittsburgh Pirates after the first baseman was DFA'd in recent days. It was a great...
JULY 5, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Joins active roster Nogowski was activated by the Pirates on Monday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact Nogowski was dealt to the Pirates on Saturday after he was designated for assignment by the Cardinals last week, and he should provide depth at first base while Colin Moran (wrist) and Erik Gonzalez (side) are sidelined. The 28-year-old appeared in 19 games with St. Louis to begin the year, and he hit .056 with two runs.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson, Pirates win 2-0 to stop Brewers' 11-game run
Tyler Anderson pitched seven sparkling innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Milwaukee’s 11-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory over the BrewersJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Story hits 3-run homer in 7th, Rockies hold off Cards 3-2
Trevor Story snapped a scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Narváez, García, Peterson lead Brewers to 11th straight win
Omar Narváez had five hits, Avisaíl García drove in five runs and Jace Peterson added four RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers rolled to their 11th straight victory, 11-2 over the Pittsb...JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: Nogowski acquired; Walker honored PITTSBURGH -- Instead of turning to an option at Triple-A to fill the injury-marred first-base position, the Pirates acquired John Nogowski...
JULY 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Pirates acquire first baseman John Nogowski from Cardinals The Pirates addressed their first-base depth by acquiring John Nogowski from the Cardinals for cash considerations on Saturday.
JULY 3, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Dealt to Pirates Nogowski was traded from the Cardinals to the Pirates on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations.
Impact Nogowski was designated for assignment by St. Louis on Monday, but he'll find another spot on a 40-man roster within the division. The 28-year-old hit .056 with two runs and a walk across 19 major-league games to begin the season and should report to Triple-A Indianapolis going forward.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeJong homers, Cards break away in 7th to beat D-Backs 7-1
Paul DeJong homered to cap a six-run burst in the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals broke away from the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Designated for assignment Nogowski was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Monday.
Impact Nogowski was sent down by St. Louis on June 10, and he hit just .105 with a double, five runs, three RBI, two stolen bases and 12 strikeouts since returning to the minors. He'll now be cast off the 40-man roster but could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Nogowski was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
Impact Nogowski appeared off the bench in four games during his stint on the major-league roster and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. He should get more consistent playing time in the minors, while Paul DeJong (rib) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ramírez, Bieber boost Indians, hand Cards 6th straight loss
José Ramírez homered and drove in four runs, leading Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Indians over St. Louis 10-1 and sending the Cardinals to their sixth straight lossJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Molina hurts knee on foul tip as Cardinals lose to Red 5-2
Yadier Molina left the game in the fourth inning with a bruised knee, and the St. Louis Cardinals extended a losing streak to four for the first time this year with a 5-2 defeat to...JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled by St. Louis Nogowski was recalled by the Cardinals on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Nogowski was sent to the minors May 27, and he hit .345 with two home runs, six runs and five RBI across his last eight games with Triple-A Memphis. He'll now return to the major-league club and should serve in a depth role going forward.
JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Molina's double in 10th leads Cards past skidding D-backs
Yadier Molina had an RBI double in the 10th inning that led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have lost 11 straight gamesMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent back down Nogowski was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
Impact Nogowski was recalled by the Cardinals on Tuesday, but he failed to make any appearances during his most recent stint in the majors. Outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giolito, White Sox beat Flaherty, Cards 8-3 in HS reunion
Lucas Giolito beat Jack Flaherty in a major league matchup of former high school teammates, leading the Chicago White Sox to an 8-3 victory over the sloppy St. Louis CardinalsMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals place OF Bader on 10-day IL with rib injury
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Harrison Bader on the 10-day injured list with a right rib injuryMAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back with Cardinals The Cardinals recalled Nogowski ahead of Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
Impact With Harrison Bader being placed on the injured list with a hairline fracture in his right rib, Nogowski got the nod to rejoin the big club just five days after being sent down. He figures to be available for Tuesday's tilt in Chicago.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
