Pittsburgh's Frazier puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Reds
Pittsburgh's Frazier puts 12-game hit streak on the line against RedsMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KYLE CRICK
Stokes' first career hits help Pirates finally solve Reds
Troy Stokes Jr. drove in runs with each of his first two major league hits, JT Brubaker pitched six strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-2MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates place Kyle Crick on IL, reinstate Gregory Polanco, add LHP Chasen Shreve to bullpen The Pittsburgh Pirates placed reliever Kyle Crick on the 10-day injured list with a right triceps strain and reinstated right fielder Gregor...
MAY 11, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Kyle Crick hits injured list while Gregory Polanco, Chasen Shreve join the active roster The last time Pirates right-hander Kyle Crick took the mound, it was an uncharacteristically bad outing. It was Sunday against the Chicago C...
MAY 11, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Rob Biertempfel: Pirates Kyle Crick went on 10-day IL due to... - The Athletic Pirates Kyle Crick went on 10-day IL due to right triceps strain. Move is retro to 5/10. On Sunday, Crick threw one-third of an inning v Cub...
MAY 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Heads to injured list Crick was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right triceps strain, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's unclear at this time how long the righty will be sidelined. Crick has been a highly effective option out of Pittsburgh's bullpen, posting a 1.59 ERA in 11.1 innings pitched. Chasen Shreve was recalled to fill Crick's roster spot.
MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson solid, Pirates hold on, end Cubs' 5-game win string
Tyler Anderson pitched eight solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Cubs in ninth 6-5, ending Chicago’s five-game winning streakMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong start continues Crick hurled a scoreless seventh inning in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact He's given up just one hit with an 8:4 K:BB in 10 innings covering 10 games. The righty will likely continue to serve as closer Richard Rodriguez's set-up man. Crick, who has two holds, has decreased his fastball usage (43.2 percent) while increasing his slider (56.1 percent). He's regained two miles-per-hour (92.9 mph) over 2020, but he's still well below his 2019 fastball level (95.3 mph).
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Perez, Cahill lead Pirates over Twins 6-2
Michael Perez had three hits and drove in three runs, helping Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers beat Pirates 5-2 to gain doubleheader split
Tyler Anderson’s five strong innings helped Pittsburgh move to 8-9 with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader, but Detroit rallied for...APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brubaker pitches, hits Pirates to 7-1 win over slumping Cubs
JT Brubaker pitched into the sixth inning and had the first three RBIs of his career to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 7-1APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes season debut Crick allowed no hits and one walk in a scoreless inning of Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs. He struck out one batter.
Impact He bumped up his fastball velocity (92.9 mph) from last season (90.9 mph), though the speed is still down from his career average of 95.5 mph. Not surprisingly, Crick struggled with his control, throwing only eight of 17 pitches for strikes. The 28-year-old, who is slated for high leverage situations, could easily move into the closer's picture if manager Derek Shelton decides Richard Rodriguez is better suited for a set-up role or is traded.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hayes homers, Pirates 2-hit Cubs 5-3 on chilly opening day
Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a two-run homer and Pittsburgh’s relievers dominated in a two-hitter, helping the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on a chilly opening dayAPRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Away from team Crick has been away from the team following the birth of his child, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Although Crick's absence was announced Thursday, he's been away from the team for several days. He's in the process of rejoining the Pirates, but he's currently on the COVID-19 injured list since he'll need to go through intake testing before he's cleared to return. It's unlikely that Crick will miss significant time to begin the season.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shuts down Orioles Crick threw an inning of scoreless relief Tuesday against Baltimore, allowing no hits and one walk while striking out a pair of batters, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
Impact He's in the high-leverage situational mix with Richard Rodriguez, though manager Derek Shelton has not named a closer. "The fact that our guys continue to get better and execute pitches makes it a more viable conversation of how we use those leverage situations," Shelton said. After posting a 90.9 mph average fastball velocity in 2020, Crick has bumped his velocity back up into the 93-mph range. While he still has trouble commanding his pitches -- he threw only nine of 18 pitches for strikes Tuesday -- the 28-year-old might still become an option for saves in 2021.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to compete Crick is looking forward to a healthy 2021 after dealing with injuries over the last two seasons, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
Impact His fastball velocity dipped from 95.3 mph in 2019 to just 90.9 mph in 2020. Crick, who suffered a season-ending lat strain last year, also dealt with the passing of his father and brother. While Richard Rodriguez currently serves as the frontrunner for ninth-inning duty, manager Derek Shelton has not yet named a closer. After a pair of difficult campaigns, Crick is looking forward to the challenge. "I'm embracing the competition," Crick said Friday. "We have a lot of good arms here. It should be a great competition. Richie was in the role at the end of last year, and rightfully so. Really, right now, it's gonna be a healthy competition."
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates avoid arbitration with pitcher Musgrove, 8 others
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached contract agreements for the 2021 season with pitcher Joe Musgrove and eight othersJANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Signs one-year deal Crick (lat) and the Pirates agreed to a one-year, $800,000 deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Crick battled injuries throughout the 2020 season, throwing just 5.2 innings. It's unclear whether or not the lat strain that ended his season prematurely in mid-September will affect him heading into spring training.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh Pirates: Kyle Crick Could Be A Non-Tender Candidate Following a strong 2018 season, relief pitcher Kyle Crick has been on the downfall ever since. This off-season could be the end of his tenur...
OCTOBER 14, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Heads to IL Crick was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a lat strain, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Crick will have a chance to return just before the regular season concludes, though the club has yet to release a timetable for his return. Mitch Keller was called up to take Crick's place and will start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Reds.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mondesi has HR, SB; Zimmer gets 1st win as Royals top Bucs
Adalberto Mondesi homered and stole a base for the third consecutive game, Kyle Zimmer got his first career win after a winding path to the major leagues and the Kansas City Royals...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Happ spoils Hayes' debut, leads Cubs past Pirates 8-7
Ian Happ singled home Nico Hoerner in the top of the 11th to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh PiratesSEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes mound return Crick (shoulder) allowed one hit in a scoreless inning against the Brewers on Sunday. He struck out one batter.
Impact Pitching for the first time since July 27, Crick 's fastball sat 90 mph. In 2019, he averaged 95.3 mph with his heater. On the positive side, the righty was able to throw his slider for strikes several times. Overall, he registered nines strikes on 12 pitches. Pittsburgh used him in the fourth inning Sunday, but he'll take on a more accustomed role in the later innings, provided he continues to regain velocity.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sogard bails out Hader, lifts Brewers with 1st walkoff HR
Eric Sogard bailed out All-Star closer Josh Hader by hitting first career walkoff home run, a two-run shot that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
