AUGUST 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MICHAEL CHAVIS FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
Michael Chavis helps Pirates complete walk-off victory over Reds PITTSBURGH — Michael Chavis sprinted toward first base and raised his right fist in the air, the emotion evident as his line drive into left...
Michael Chavis helps Pirates complete walkoff victory over Reds The Pirates completed a ninth-inning comeback with Michael Chavis’ walkoff single to left, beating the Reds.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Chavis' bases-loaded single in 9th puts Pirates over Reds
Michael Chavis hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth to cap a two-run rally and lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati RedsAUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Tuesday's lineup Chavis is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Boston.
Impact Chavis is 1-for-14 with six strikeouts over his past four contests and will take a seat Tuesday for the second time in Pittsburgh's last three games. Kevin Padlo will start at first base and bat fifth in the series opener versus the Red Sox.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Saturday Chavis isn't starting Saturday against San Francisco.
Impact Chavis has gone 0-for-9 with five strikeouts over the last three games and will be on the bench for the second time in the last three matchups. Bligh Madris is starting at first base while Ben Gamel serves as the designated hitter.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rodon stays sharp at home, leads Giants past Pirates 5-3
Carlos Rodon allowed two runs over six innings, Mike Yastrzemski drove in three runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Thursday Chavis is out of the lineup for Thursday's game at Arizona.
Impact Chavis started the past four games and appears to have taken over the starting job at first base with a .913 OPS in August, but he'll take a seat for Thursday's contest. Josh VanMeter will man first base in the series finale for Pittsburgh.
AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Chavis stayed true to his approach to break out at the plate PHOENIX — Michael Chavis has been an embodiment of the ebbs and flows of an MLB season. Over a 39-game span from the beginning of June to mi...
AUGUST 11, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Diamondbacks host the Pirates on home winning streak
The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smashes two long balls Chavis went 2-for-4 with two home runs, two runs and three RBI in a 6-4 loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Impact Chavis got Pittsburgh on the board with a solo shot off opposing starter Tommy Henry in the sixth inning and added a two-run home run in the eighth to cap a three-run frame. The pair of homers were the 26-year-old's first since July 10 and continues a scorching opening to August, during which he's slashing .389/.389/.778 through 18 at-bats across eight contests.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gallen's pitching, Marte's hit lift D-backs over Pirates 3-0
Zac Gallen pitched seven dominant innings, Ketel Marte had a crucial two-out, two-RBI single in the eighth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0AUGUST 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reynolds' leadoff HR in 9th powers Pirates past Brewers 8-7
Bryan Reynolds hit a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-7 win over the Milwaukee BrewersAUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates must learn from blunders by Oneil Cruz, Michael Chavis in loss to Phillies Baseball comes at you fast. The inexperienced Pirates cannot afford to be lackadaisical or imprecise in the heat of the action.
JULY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Phillies extend win streak to 4 with 2-1 win over Pirates
Philadelphia's Didi Gregorious raced home when an ambitious throw from first to third by Pittsburgh’s Michael Chavis leading off the top of the 10th inning sailed wide of the targe...JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates host the Marlins to open 3-game series
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Miami Marlins to start a three-game seriesJULY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Newman, Chavis lead Pirates over Rockies, 8-3
Kyle Newman and Michael Chavis had three hits apiece, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended their 12-game road trip with a 8-3 win over the Colorado RockiesJULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins score 3 in 10th to rally past Pirates 5-4
Jesús Aguilar hit a tying single and scored the winning run on a wild pitch as the Miami Marlins rallied for three runs in the bottom of the 10th inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pira...JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back on bench against righty Chavis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Chavis had started in six of the Pirates' last seven games, but he largely benefited from Pittsburgh facing a lefty-heavy schedule. With right-hander Pablo Lopez on the mound for the Marlins, the righty-hitting Chavis will retreat to the bench. Yoshi Tsutsugo, Daniel Vogelbach and Kevin Newman should serve as Pittsburgh's primary starters at first base, designated hitter and second base, respectively, closing off Chavis' three main paths to a full-time role.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts again after Sunday's homer Chavis will start at first base and bat third in Monday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Chavis will stick in the lineup for the fifth time in six games after he went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Brewers. Though his playing time has been trending up of late, the righty-hitting Chavis still appears poised to see most of his playing time against left-handed pitching moving forward. Yoshi Tsutsugo and Daniel Vogelbach both bat from the left side and should be the Pirates' preferred options at first base and designated hitter, respectively, when the team opposes righties.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks 10th homer Chavis went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run Sunday against the Brewers.
Impact Chavis drew the start at first base and hit fifth with southpaw Eric Lauer on the mound. He took advantage by slugging his 10th home run of the season and second in six starts in July. Chavis is likely to be in the lineup primarily with lefties on the mound for the time being, as each of Yoshi Tsutsugo, Josh VanMeter and Kevin Newman appear to be ahead of him on the depth chart against righties.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates hit 4 homers to beat Brewers 8-6, win series
Touted rookie Oneil Cruz hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and Daniel Vogelbach added a three-run shot in the ninth to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-6 victory over...JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
India, Drury key rally, Reds beat Pirates 5-1 to split DH
Jonathan India hit a go-ahead single, Brandon Drury added a two-run triple and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 to split a doubleheaderJULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slugs ninth homer Chavis went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Brewers.
Impact Chavis drew only his second start in his last six games while losing out on playing time to Josh VanMeter. Both of those starts have come against southpaws, so Chavis appears to be on the short side of a platoon. He took advantage of the opportunity Saturday, smacking a two-run home run off Aaron Ashby in the third inning to tally his ninth long ball of the campaign. Chavis has shown an all-or-nothing approach at the dish of late, as he has only six hits in his last 27 at-bats -- though three have left the yard.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Friday Chavis is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Brewers.
Impact Chavis will be on the bench again Friday as the Pirates take on right-hander Corbin Burnes. Josh VanMeter will draw the start at first base and bat fifth versus Milwaukee.
JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Backup catcher Perez's 3 HRs help Pirates beat Brewers 8-7
Backup catcher Michael Perez had three home runs, rookies Oneil Cruz and Jack Suwinski hit back-to-back shots and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
