Brubaker expected to start for the Pirates against the Phillies
The Pirates will send JT Brubaker to the mound Saturday and the Phillies will give Aaron Nola the startJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another short outing Sunday Brubaker (4-10) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out six over four innings in a loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Impact Brubaker was stung by the long ball in this one, with both runs against him coming via homers. LaMonte Wade took the 27-year-old righty deep to lead off the game and then once again in the third. Brubaker has now given up multiple home runs in four of his last five starts and has been unable to top four innings in consecutive appearances. He owns a 4.67 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 99:23 K:BB over 96.1 innings. He'll be in search of his first win since May 29 in a road matchup against Philadelphia next weekend.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes no-decision Sunday Brubaker allowed four runs on six hits and three walks with five strikeouts in 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Mets on Sunday.
Impact Brubaker was spotted a six-run lead after the first inning, but he gave a large chunk of it back and wouldn't have qualified for the win due to the short start. The right-hander has allowed at least four runs in each of his three July starts. For the year, he's posted a 4.68 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 93:22 K:BB through 92.1 innings. He's projected for a tough start in San Francisco next weekend.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brubaker expected to start as Pirates host the Mets
The Pirates will roll out JT Brubaker to the mound Sunday and the Mets will give Taijuan Walker the startJULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loses fourth straight start Brubaker (4-9) took the loss Friday versus the Mets. He allowed six runs on six hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in five-plus innings.
Impact Brubaker had pitched well through five innings, but he got into trouble in the sixth. An RBI single from Dominic Smith and a three-run home run by Pete Alonso were enough to hand the right-hander his fourth loss in his last four starts. During the skid, Brubaker's allowed 16 runs in 23.2 innings, including eight homers. He's posted a 4.47 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 88:19 K:BB across 88.2 inning overall.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Set to start Friday Brubaker will start Friday against the Mets after his start Thursday was postponed due to rain, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact The postponement will turn out to have little effect on Brubaker, as he'll draw the same matchup in a nine-inning game one day after he was originally slated to take the mound. Brubaker has maintained a 4.09 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with a 81:18 K:BB across 83.2 frames on the season.
JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thursday's contest postponed Brubaker won't start Thursday against the Mets after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Thursday's contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday, so Brubaker could still be in line to start this weekend. The right-hander has posted a 4.76 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 28.1 innings across his last five starts.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gives up three homers Brubaker (4-8) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Brewers after allowing five runs on six hits (including three home runs) and a walk while fanning six across six innings.
Impact Brubaker has been struggling in recent weeks and the long ball has been an issue for the right-hander -- this was the second time he allowed three homers in a start and has given up six long balls over his last three appearances. Plus, he's gone winless in his last five starts and posted a 0-4 record with a 4.76 ERA during that five-game span. His next chance to feature will come next week against the Mets on the road.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
JT Brubaker, Pirates take their fifth-straight defeat, falling to Brewers, 7-2 If any Pirates starting pitcher was going to stop the team’s four-game skid heading into Friday, it probably would have been right-hander JT...
JULY 3, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Takes loss despite quality start Brubaker (4-7) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Cardinals after allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while fanning three across six innings.
Impact Brubaker might have been tagged with his seventh loss of the season, but this was also his third quality start over his last five appearances. The right-hander owns a 3.82 ERA on the season, which is quite good considering the struggles the Pirates have gone through all year long. Brubaker will try to deliver another solid performance in his next start, which is scheduled for next week at home against Milwaukee.
JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes loss despite quality start Brubaker (4-6) was tagged with the loss Sunday against Cleveland despite allowing two runs on three hits across 6.2 innings, striking out nine.
Impact Brubaker was a victim of poor run support, as the Pirates mustered just one run and six hits. As a result, he picked up his sixth loss of the campaign despite finishing with a season-high mark in strikeouts. The right-hander owns a 3.77 ERA across 71.2 innings on the season and is scheduled to take the ball again next week at St. Louis.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brubaker K’s 9, twirls gem as Bucs fall PITTSBURGH -- JT Brubaker came out of the dugout shoving in Sunday’s series finale against the Indians en route to one of the best starts of...
JUNE 20, 2021 • MLB.COM
Has ho-hum outing Brubaker gave up two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one over five innings Monday against the Nationals. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact Brubaker found trouble in the third inning, allowing two runs on a pair of RBI singles, but he went otherwise unscathed, exiting with a one-run deficit after five innings of work. It was uncharacteristic of the right-hander to record just one punchout, but he managed to keep his club in the game on a night he didn't appear to have his best stuff. Brubaker owns a 3.88 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with a 63:15 K:BB across 65 innings on the season following Monday's outing.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh Pirates: JT Brubaker a Top Extension Candidate The Pittsburgh Pirates have multiple young players who are extension candidates. Starting pitcher JT Brubaker should be considered one of th...
JUNE 10, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Fans six in loss Brubaker (4-5) was charged with the loss against the Dodgers on Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks while striking out six across 4.2 innings.
Impact After four strong frames, Brubaker was lifted in the fifth despite a decent showing against a loaded Dodgers lineup. The right-hander's fifth-inning troubles arose after Gavin Lux singled and advanced to third on a two-base error. AJ Pollock then swatted an RBI double, followed by an RBI triple by Mookie Betts. That's where the night would end for Brubaker, with two outs and a runner on third who would soon score on the bullpen's behalf. Overall, the 27-year-old threw 80 pitches, including 50 for strikes. On the season, Brubaker has compiled a 3.90 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. He's tentatively scheduled for a road start at Milwaukee on Sunday.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rob Biertempfel: Dodgers-Pirates scheduled pitchers: Tuesday -... - The Athletic Dodgers-Pirates scheduled pitchers: Tuesday - RHP Walker Buehler (4-0, 2.82) vs. RHP JT Brubaker (4-4, 3.74) Wednesday - TBA vs. LHP Tyler A...
JUNE 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rob Biertempfel: Pirates activate RHP JT Brubaker from... - The Athletic Pirates activate RHP JT Brubaker from bereavement list/covid intake process. 1B Will Craig is DFA.
JUNE 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Reinstated from COVID-19 IL Brubaker was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.
Impact Brubaker returned from the bereavement list Thursday but had to clear COVID-19 intake protocols prior to rejoining the team. The right-hander isn't listed among the probable starters for the weekend series against the Marlins, but he'll likely return to the rotation during the team's upcoming series against the Dodgers that begins Tuesday. Infielder Will Craig was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from bereavement list The Pirates reinstated Brubaker (personal) from the bereavement list Thursday and placed him on the COVID-19 injured list while he clears intake protocols, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsbu...
Impact Per Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com, Brubaker still needs to clear COVID-19 intake protocols before he can physically join the team, which may explain why he isn't listed among the Pirates' probable starters for this weekend's four-game series with the Marlins. Chase De Jong will make another spot start Saturday in place of Brubaker, who will most likely make his return to the rotation in the Pirates' upcoming series with the Dodgers that begins Tuesday.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting this week Brubaker (personal) isn't included on the Pirates' pitching schedule for the team's four-game series with the Marlins that begins Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald rep...
Impact After placing Brubaker on the bereavement list Sunday, the Pirates apparently aren't counting on their No. 1 starter rejoining the team before the weekend. Chase De Jong, who made a spot start Sunday against the Rockies, will receive another turn through the rotation while Brubaker is away. Expect the team to provide an update on Brubaker's situation within the next few days. The 27-year-old has been Pittsburgh's top starter this season with a 3.74 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 9.1 K/9 through 10 outings.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rob Biertempfel: Pirates call up RHP Chase De Jong to start... - The Athletic Pirates call up RHP Chase De Jong to start today v Rockies. Ildemaro Vargas DFA RHP JT Brubaker has been placed on the Bereavement List. OF...
MAY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Placed on bereavement list Brubaker was placed on the bereavement list prior to Sunday's game against the Rockies, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
Impact It's unclear how long the the right hander will be away from the team, but his next scheduled start is for Friday against the Marlins. Chase De Jong was called up to take Brubaker's roster spot.
MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to winning ways Brubaker (4-4) cruised to a win in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, striking out five while walking one and allowing four hits across six scoreless in...
Impact Brubaker looked a lot more like the pitcher who cruised to a 2.58 ERA in his first seven starts than the guy who allowed 12 runs in 11 innings across his last two outings. The Rockies managed just a single runner in scoring position across the first five innings before loading the bases with one out in the sixth, but Brubaker was able to get out of the jam with a pair of flyouts. The strong outing improved his ERA to 3.74, a mark he'll try to drive even lower in his next start, which should come next Thursday or Friday against the Marlins.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
JT Brubaker tosses 6 scoreless innings as Pirates top Rockies, snap 6-game losing streak The Pittsburgh Pirates found the perfect antidotes to snap their six-game losing streak: A rainout and the Colorado Rockies. Pirates right-h...
MAY 29, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
JT Brubaker blanks Rockies, as Pirates snap losing streak After two rough starts, JT Brubaker was dominant Saturday against in the Rockies in the first game of a doubleheader.
MAY 29, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
