MAX KRANICK NEWS

Awarded another start Kranick will stick in the Pittsburgh rotation and make his next start Tuesday in Milwaukee, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Kranick was moved back into the rotation last week as a replacement for Tyler Anderson, who was dealt away to the Mariners ahead of the deadline. The rookie right-hander also faced the Brewers in that start, and he was lit up for six runs on 10 hits and one walk over five innings. Since tossing five no-hit innings in his MLB debut June 27, Kranick has submitted a 10.64 ERA and 2.36 WHIP in three starts with Pittsburgh.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kuhl scheduled to start as Pittsburgh hosts Milwaukee

The Pirates will roll out Chad Kuhl to the mound Thursday and the Brewers plan to give Freddy Peralta the start

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit hard Wednesday Kranick (1-2) took the loss Wednesday versus Milwaukee. He allowed six runs on 10 hits, a walk and a hit batter with three strikeouts in five-plus innings.

Impact Remarkably, the 24-year-old threw only 73 pitches (50 strikes), but Milwaukee was able to produce runs in the first, fourth and sixth innings. Kranick saw his ERA tick up to 7.31 with a 1.63 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB through 16 innings this year. The right-hander could be an option in the rotation going forward, but he's clearly still adjusting to major-league hitters. If he continues working as a starter, he lines up for a rematch in Milwaukee next week.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houser, Cain, Urias lead Brewers to 7-3 win over Pirates

Lorenzo Cain and Luis Urias hit two-run doubles, Adrian Houser pitched five scoreless innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Wednesday night

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confirmed as Wednesday's starter Pirates manager Derek Shelton confirmed that Kranick will start Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Kranick was fully expected to get the ball for the second game of the series after he was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis earlier in the day. With Tyler Anderson having been dealt away to Seattle and Chase De Jong (knee) on the injured list, the Pirates should have room in the rotation for both Kranick and Cody Ponce -- who tossed five scoreless innings in relief in Tuesday's loss -- for the foreseeable future. Over his three prior starts with Pittsburgh this season, Kranick has gone 1-1 with a 5.73 ERA (3.69 FIP) and 1.36 WHIP over 11 innings.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Pirates recall RHP Max Kranick from Triple-A... - The Athletic Pirates recall RHP Max Kranick from Triple-A Indianapolis. He replaces LHP Tyler Anderson on the active roster.

JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back with big club The Pirates recalled Kranick from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Impact Pittsburgh hasn't announced a starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, but the nod will presumably go to Kranick, who would be stepping into the rotation as a replacement for the injured Chase De Jong (knee). Kranick tossed five scoreless innings in his MLB debut June 27 in St. Louis, but he's struggled over his last two outings with the big club. Between those starts, Kranick has covered six frames while giving up seven runs on 11 hits and four walks.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Narvaez, Anderson lead Brewers to 9-0 rout of Pirates

Omar Narvaez homered and had four RBIs, Brett Anderson pitched six strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers scored eight runs in the first two innings to roll past the Pittsburgh P...

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reynolds HR, Pirates stop 4-game skid, beat Giants 6-4

Bryan Reynolds homered, Adam Frazier drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when Pittsburgh scored three times without a hit, and the Pirates b...

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact Kranick started Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, and he allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three in three innings. He'll now attempt to right the ship with the Triple-A club. The Pirates haven't yet announced who could fill his place in the starting rotation, but right-hander Luis Oviedo (quadriceps) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unimpressive in no-decision Kranick allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three over three innings in a no-decision versus Arizona on Wednesday.

Impact The 24-year-old has now made three starts this year, and the last two have been uninspiring. Kranick owns a 5.73 ERA and 1.36 WHIP through 11 innings this season, which suggests he'll be little more than a fill-in starter while Chase De Jong (knee) is on the injured list. Kranick lines up for a home start versus Milwaukee next week if he remains in the rotation.

JULY 22, 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

Locked in for start Wednesday Kranick is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact After being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Kranick wasn't needed out of the bullpen in that night's 11-6 loss, so he'll get the ball for the series finale. Kranick, who owns a 3.38 ERA and 0.88 WHIP across two short starts for Pittsburgh this season, will step into the rotation as a replacement for Chase De Jong (knee), who was placed on the injured list Tuesday.

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

Recalled Tuesday Kranick was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Kranick was sent back to Triple-A after making a spot start during the July 10 doubleheader against the Mets. The Pirates have not confirmed a starter for Wednesday's series finale, so Kranick could be a logical option to fill that void. The right-hander has a 5.47 ERA across six Triple-A starts but has allowed just three earned runs during his eight big-league innings.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Difo hit in 9th caps 5-run comeback as Pirates edge Mets 6-5

Wilmer Difo’s tiebreaking single in the ninth inning capped Pittsburgh’s biggest comeback of the season, and the Pirates rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the New York...

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates to take on Mets on the road

The Pirates will start Chase De Jong on Sunday while the Mets have yet to decide who will get the start

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading back to Triple-A Manager Derek Shelton confirmed that Kranick will return to Triple-A Indianapolis after serving as the club's 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader, Jake Crouse of MLB.com report...

Impact Kranick will return to Indianapolis for the time being, but it seems possible that he could be back with the big club to make a start soon after the All-Star break. The right-hander will likely make a start at some point with Indianapolis next week before Pittsburgh determines his next steps.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso's homer lifts Mets to doubleheader split with Pirates

Pete Alonso homered, Jeff McNeil drove in two runs and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for a doubleheader split

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled as 27th man The Pirates recalled Kranick from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact As expected, Kranick will pitch the nightcap in his second start for the Pirates this season. The first start was fantastic, as he lasted five perfect innings and struck out three before a rain delay ended his afternoon.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets crush Pirates 13-4 on Lindor grand slam, 10-run sixth

Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer and Francisco Lindor clubbed New York’s first grand slam this season during a 10-run sixth inning, and the Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-4

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rainout allows Pirates to save a reliever, paves way for Max Kranick NEW YORK CITY — The Pirates would never want a game rained out, since doubleheaders are grueling, but they actually may end up benefiting fr...

JULY 10, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Likely starting Saturday Kranick is likely to start the second game of the team's doubleheader Saturday against the Mets, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Kranick was originally slated to start Friday in the same matchup. He has yet to officially be named the starter Saturday, though it is expected he will only have his appearance pushed back one day after Thursday's contest was postponed. Kranick delivered five perfect innings in his major-league debut June 27 against the Cardinals.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Source: Max Kranick to make second MLB start for Pirates on Friday Max Kranick’s MLB debut went as well as it could have possibly gone. The Pirates’ No. 26-ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline threw five perfect....

JULY 8, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Rejoining rotation Friday Kranick will be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Friday against the Mets, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Kranick delivered five scoreless frames in his big-league debut June 27, and he'll receive his second start during the final weekend of the season's first half. The right-hander is expected to remain a member of the rotation during the second half after making a strong impression in his debut.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE