MICHAEL CHAVIS NEWS

Not starting Thursday Chavis isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Brewers.

Impact Right-hander Adrian Houser is starting for Milwaukee on Thursday, and Chavis will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Josh VanMeter is starting at first base while Hoy Park takes over at the keystone.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could move into short-side platoon Chavis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Chavis will take a seat for the Pirates' second straight matchup with a right-handed pitcher, and he looks as though he may be in danger of moving into a short-side platoon role. The lefty-hitting Josh VanMeter will replace him at first base Wednesday, and the rehabbing Yoshi Tsutsugo (back) will be another candidate to poach playing time from Chavis against right-handed pitching once Tsutsugo comes off the injured list.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Chavis isn't starting Monday's game against the Nationals, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Chavis is getting a day off after he went 0-for-8 with four strikeouts over the last two games. Josh VanMeter will start at first base while Hoy Park takes over at the keystone Monday.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays bring 1-0 series lead over Pirates into game 2

The Tampa Bay Rays lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays' Ramirez delivers winning hit in 10th to beat Bucs 4-3

Harold Ramirez scored Vidal Brujan with a game-ending pinch-single in the 10th inning, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cranks clutch hits in win Chavis went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Thursday's 8-7 victory against the Cubs.

Impact Chavis quietly went 0-for-3 over his first three plate appearances, but he came up big late in the game. The 26-year-old crushed a solo homer off David Robertson in the eighth inning to tie the score 7-7, and he followed with a walk-off single in the 10th. This was a nice turnaround performance for Chavis, who came into the contest hitting only .175 (11-for-63) in June.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'An awkward walk-off': Bucs win, but worry PITTSBURGH -- No one really knew what to do. Michael Chavis had just delivered a walk-off hit in the 10th inning, capping a fantastic thre...

JUNE 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

Chavis stars with bat, defense, Pirates edge Cubs in 10

Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicag...

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bows out of starting nine Chavis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Yu Chang will draw the start at first base after Chavis had been included in the Pittsburgh lineup for each of the past six contests. During that stretch, Chavis managed only two hits in 19 at-bats, but thanks to drawing five walks, he produced a .292 on-base average.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws three free passes Chavis went 0-for-2 with three walks and two runs Monday against the Cubs.

Impact Chavis entered the game having earned only nine free passes on the season and never multiple in a game. However, Chavis took advantage of Caleb Kilian's inability to consistently find the strike zone -- he issued five total walks -- and has now reached base in eight of his last 11 games. He hasn't produced much otherwise in that span, as he has tallied only four runs scored and four RBI. Overall, Chavis has maintained a .257/.307/.423 line across 192 plate appearances on the season.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup for Game 2 Chavis is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Chavis started the past six games and will receive a contest off after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout during the matinee. Yu Chang will start at first base in Chavis' place in the nightcap.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs sixth homer Chavis went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run Monday against the Cardinals.

Impact Chavis took Zack Thompson yard in the fifth inning to record his sixth home run of the season. It was also his fourth multi-hit effort in his last 11 starts, which has helped him record a .244 average in that span despite striking out at a 31.9 percent clip. Chavis has maintained a .327 wOBA and 111 wRC+ across 169 plate appearances on the campaign, and he should be locked into the starting first base role so long as Yoshi Tsutsugo (back) is sidelined.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goldschmidt, Carlson homer, Cards send Pirates to 7th loss

Paul Goldschmidt hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and Dylan Carlson added a three-run blast to help the St. Louis Cardinals rally past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies 19th RBI Chavis went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Friday against Atlanta.

Impact Chavis hit a ground-rule double in the seventh inning to tally his 19th RBI of the season. He has three extra-base hits in his last nine starts, also tallying four RBI and four runs scored in that span. Chavis should remain locked into the starting first base role while hitting cleanup so long as Yoshi Tsutsugo (back) remains sidelined.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves host the Pirates on 5-game home win streak

The Atlanta Braves, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strider fans 8, Braves top Pirates 4-2 for 9th straight win

Spencer Strider outpitched Roansy Contreras in a matchup of hard-throwing rookies, Dansby Swanson had three hits, including a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsbur...

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fried, Braves beat Pirates 3-1 for 8th straight win

Max Fried won his sixth straight decision by pitching six sharp innings and the Atlanta Braves earned their eighth consecutive victory, 3-1 over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Wednesday Chavis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Chavis will get a breather for the series finale after he donned the Golden Sombrero in Tuesday's 5-3 loss. Yu Chang will draw the start at first base in place of Chavis, who went 5-for-20 with a home run, a double, two walks, four runs, three RBI and a stolen base in his last five starts before Tuesday's four-strikeout performance.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Red Sox's trade of Michael Chavis for Austin Davis working out for both teams; 'It's the most fun I've had in the big leagues' The Red Sox traded Michael Chavis to the Pirates for Austin Davis at the 2021 deadline. The trade has worked out for both sides.

JUNE 7, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Diamondbacks visit the Pirates to start 3-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates start a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleaning up: Pirates beat Dodgers 8-4 for rare sweep in LA

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4

JUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in return Chavis (forearm) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Chavis opened the scoring in the first inning with a blast off Dodgers starter Julio Urias, and the Pirates never looked back. This was Chavis' first start since last Friday as he battled a forearm injury. The 26-year-old lifted his slash line to .293/.331/.500 with the two-hit effort, and he's added five homers, 17 RBI and 13 runs scored without a stolen base in 40 contests this year. With Yoshi Tsutsugo (back) and Daniel Vogelbach (hamstring) on the injured list, Chavis has a chance to see near-everyday reps at first base in the short term.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Chavis (forearm) is starting at first base and batting third Tuesday against the Dodgers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Chavis sat out the past three games after exiting Friday's contest with left forearm discomfort, but he'll return to the starting nine Tuesday. The 26-year-old has a .751 OPS through 22 games in May and should continue to see plenty of playing time at first base with Yoshi Tsutsugo (back) on the injured list.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates rally in 9th inning for wild 6-5 win over Dodgers

Michael Perez hit a tying single in the ninth inning and pinch-runner Michael Chavis scored the go-ahead run on first baseman Freddie Freeman’s error to give the Pittsburgh Pirates...

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Chavis (forearm) isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Chavis continues to deal with discomfort in his left forearm, resulting in another start for Josh VanMeter at first base. The Pirates have not disclosed whether Chavis will be available off the bench Monday evening.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE