MAX KRANICK NEWS

Tucker makes great grab, hits grand slam, Pirates beat Reds

Pittsburgh second baseman Cole Tucker made a spectacular diving catch, then hit his first career grand slam to cap an eight-run rally in the eighth inning that sent the Pirates ove...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fires five shutout innings Kranick (2-3) earned the win Sunday versus Philadelphia with five shutout innings. He allowed four hits and three walks while striking out five.

Impact The right-hander operated on thin margins, but he was able to preserve the one-run lead afforded by Cole Tucker's leadoff home run. Kranick hadn't kept runs off the board since his five perfect innings versus St. Louis on June 27. For the season, he's pitched to a 6.23 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 30:17 K:BB across 34.2 innings at the big-league level. He lines up for one more start next weekend versus Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phils' 5-game win streak ended by Pirates; Atlanta on deck

Phillies starter Hans Crouse gave up a home run to Cole Tucker on his first major league pitch and Philadelphia’s playoff hopes took a hit with a 6-0 loss to Max Kranick and the Pi...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shades of Kranick's debut in gem vs. Phils PHILADELPHIA -- Max Kranick had been waiting three months to turn in the type of outing he did on Sunday against the Phillies at Citizens Ba...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • MLB.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates to visit the Philadelphia Phillies

The Pirates will start Max Kranick on Sunday while the Phillies have yet to announce who will take the mound

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suarez shutout, Harper HR, Phils win 5th in row, top Pirates

Ranger Suarez pitched a four-hit shutout, Bryce Harper homered and the Philadelphia Phillies kept up their playoff push, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 for their fifth straight...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws another start Kranick will start Sunday's game in Philadelphia.

Impact Kranick will make his second straight turn through the rotation after he struck out six and gave up three runs over five innings in a no-decision last weekend in Miami following his call-up from Triple-A Indianapolis. The rookie right-hander is sitting on a 7.28 ERA overall through his first seven big-league starts.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walks four in no-decision Kranick allowed three runs on four hits and four walks in five innings during Sunday's loss against Miami. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Kranick turned in a pair of perfect frames to start the game and kept Miami scoreless through three innings. He coughed up a two-run double to Joe Panik in the fourth and an RBI sacrifice fly to Jesus Sanchez in the fifth. Since tossing five perfect innings in his MLB debut, Kranick has been rocked for 24 runs across 24.2 innings (8.76 ERA) with a 22:14 K:BB in six outings. If he gets another turn in the rotation, the right-handed rookie is projected to face the Phillies on the road next week.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz homer in 10th lifts Marlins 6-5, denies Pirates sweep

Lewin Díaz led off the bottom of the 10th with a two-run homer off Chad Kuhl, and the Miami Marlins beat Pittsburgh 6-5 to deny the Pirates what would have been their first series...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially recalled The Pirates recalled Kranick from the taxi squad ahead of Sunday's start against the Marlins, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact The righty threw five perfect frames in his MLB debut but has struggled since and now has a 7.66 ERA and 1.78 WHIP in 24.2 total innings. Despite the uninspiring numbers, Kranick could remain in the rotation beyond Sunday now that Bryse Wilson (hamstring) is on the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Kranick will be added to the major-league roster to start Sunday against the Marlins, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact The right-hander has been with the Pirates over the past few days as a member of the taxi squad, and he'll officially rejoin the big-league roster to start Sunday's series finale. Kranick has a 7.66 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 19:10 K:BB across 24.2 innings this season, and it's unclear whether or not he'll remain in the rotation for the final two weeks of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates beat Marlins 6-3, 1 win from 1st sweep of season

Ke’Bryan Hayes doubled twice and survived a ninth-inning tumble on the pitcher’s mound in the game’s second failed attempt to catch a poup, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down Thursday Kranick was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

Impact Kranick started Wednesday's game and allowed five runs in 4.2 innings to take the loss against the White Sox. The right-hander will return to the minors while Phillip Evans was recalled to provide additional infield depth since Michael Chavis (elbow) and Ke'Bryan Hayes (hand) are sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chased in fifth Kranick (1-3) took the loss Wednesday after pitching 4.2 innings and surrendering five runs on eight hits, two walks and striking out one against the White Sox.

Impact The rookie was recalled Wednesday from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of the start and was unable to keep the White Sox in check. A three-run home run by Gavin Sheets in the fourth inning provided the biggest blow against him. In six starts in the majors this season, he has registered a disastrous 7.66 ERA and 1.78 WHIP over 24.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Sheets hits 2 HRs, White Sox beat Pirates 6-3

Rookie Gavin Sheets hit two home runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kranick pitches solidly, but defense lets him down in 5-3 loss to White Sox CHICAGO — Max Kranick was not perfect Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox. The Pirates right-hander, making his sixth-career start...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Recalled ahead of start Kranick was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Wednesday's start against the White Sox.

Impact Kranick made four minor-league starts since he was sent down in early August, and he posted a 4.50 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 16 innings during that time. He's given up at least three runs in each of his last four major-league outings but will attempt to turn things around against the White Sox on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Kranick will be promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Wednesday against the White Sox, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Kranick has been in the minors since being demoted in early August, but he'll rejoin the big-league rotation Wednesday. The right-hander surrendered three earned runs over 4.1 innings during his last start for Indianapolis and has a 7.20 ERA over 20 big-league innings (five starts) this season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grandal, Abreu power White Sox to 4-2 win over Pirates

Yasmani Grandal and Jose Abreu homered, and five relievers combined for 4 2/3 innings of two-hit ball as the Chicago White Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ expected to start for the Cardinals against Pirates

The Pirates are expected to send Steven Brault to the mound Tuesday and the Cardinals will give J.A

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Kranick was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Jake Crouse of MLB.com

Impact Kranick made two starts in his most recent major-league stint, and he allowed nine runs on 15 hits and four walks while striking out seven in nine innings. The right-hander will attempt to sort things out in the minors after Steven Brault (lat) was reinstated from the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in short outing Kranick allowed three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four across four innings Tuesday against the Brewers. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Kranick labored throughout the start, as he allowed multiple baserunners in two innings and managed only one clean frame. He struggled to consistently throw strikes, with only 48 of his 82 pitches finding the zone. He avoided a disastrous outing by allowing only one home run -- a solo shot by Willy Adames. Since throwing five perfect innings in his major-league debut, Kranick has allowed 17 earned runs across 15 innings in four additional appearances.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Held hitless into 7th by Houser, Pirates top Brewers in 10th

Brewers starter Adrian Houser was pulled with a no-hitter intact in the seventh inning, and Gregory Polanco and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to eventually beat Milwaukee 8-5 in t...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houser expected to start as Brewers host the Pirates

The Brewers will roll out Adrian Houser to the mound Tuesday and the Pirates will give Max Kranick the start

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escobar homers, triples as Brewers defeat Pirates 6-2

Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run homer and an RBI triple to back up Eric Lauer’s five shutout innings in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS