MICHAEL CHAVIS NEWS

Continues to hit well Chavis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday against the Cubs.

Impact Chavis drew the start at first base while hitting fifth, his first time in the lineup against a right-hander this season. He made sure that decision paid off by leading off the fourth inning with his second home run of the season. Though Chavis has been in a fairly strict platoon with Yoshi Tsutsugo at first base to begin the season, he should start to see consistent playing time if he continues to hit well. Through 32 plate appearances, Chavis has four extra-base hits, five runs scored and seven RBI while striking out just three times.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perez's 3 RBIs, home run push Pirates over Cubs 4-2

Roberto Perez drove in three runs, Michael Chavis broke a tie with a home run in the fourth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates visit the Cubs to begin 4-game series

The Chicago Cubs open a four-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers host the Pirates, try to extend home win streak

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

The Milwaukee Brewers take a 1-0 advantage into the latest game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates' Michael Chavis comes up clutch again, as hot start to the season continues You could make the argument that Michael Chavis has three of the Pirates’ biggest hits this season. The 26-year-old utility man kicked off t...

APRIL 18, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Chavis leads Pirates to comeback win over Nationals

Michael Chavis drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 and take the four-game series

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up three hits Chavis went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's win over the Nationals.

Impact Chavis got the start against a lefty and once again made the most of the opportunity, recording his second three-hit game of the season and playing a key role in the win. His RBI single to score Ke'Bryan Hayes in the fifth inning proved to be the turning point of the contest. Chavis has been limited to just 14 plate appearances across five games so far, but he's hitting .500 with a double, a triple, a homer, five RBI and two runs scored, so it's safe to say he's making the most of every chance to step into the batter's box.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis' three hits power Pirates to 6-4 win over Nationals

Michael Chavis capped a three-hit night with a leadoff triple in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 6-4

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Displays power in win Chavis went 3-for-4 with a grand slam, double and a walk in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact Chavis drew his first start of the season, as Daniel Vogelbach moved to the bench with a lefty on the mound. He made the most of his opportunity, the highlight being when he took Steven Matz yard for a grand slam in the third inning. Chavis is out of an everyday job for the time being, and he'll need to show improved ability to make contact if he hopes to work his way into the lineup more frequently.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis' grand slam lifts Prates over Cardinals 9-4

Michael Chavis hit a go-ahead grand slam as Pittsburgh overcame a three-run, third-inning deficit, and the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 for their first win this season

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in spring lineup Chavis (shoulder) will start at second base and bat third in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chavis is back in action for the first time since Friday after getting a few days off to rest a sore shoulder. The 26-year-old, who is competing for a utility role with the Pirates, has gone 1-for-13 at the dish during spring training.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched due to shoulder tightness Chavis was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore due to shoulder tightness, reports Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Updating earlier information, Chavis' late removal from the lineup has been deemed precautionary. This is good news for the infielder as he battles for a spot on the Opening Day roster in Pittsburgh.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Chavis was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore for undisclosed reasons.

Impact Chavis is competing for at-bats at several spots around the diamond this spring. He's struggled to a .228/.259/.386 line in 85 major-league games over the last two seasons, so he needs every chance he can get in Grapefruit League action to make his case for playing time. It's unclear if Saturday's setback will keep him off the field for an extended period.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three positions up for grabs in Pirates' opening day lineup

Anthony Alford won the Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting center fielder’s job in spring training last year then lost it less than a month into the season

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reynolds' four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds

Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average above

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Friday Chavis isn't starting Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact Chavis had started each of the last two games, and he went 1-for-8 with two strikeouts. Cole Tucker will take over at second base and lead off.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Chavis went 0-for-4 on Wednesday in his first start since returning from the injured list.

Impact He batted leadoff and started at second base and later moved to third base. With starting third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) done for the year, Chavis figures to see steady action over the last four games. He's hit 17 homers in 2021, including 14 in the minors, and will be looking to impress his new organization before season's end.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games

Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from IL Chavis (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact As expected, the 26-year-old will rejoin the team for their three-game series against the Cubs. He is not in the lineup Tuesday night, but he will be available off the bench. Taylor Davis was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis and Connor Overton (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day IL Tuesday, opening roster spaces for Chavis and Jacob Stallings (concussion) who was reinstated from the 7-day IL.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Chicago

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Tuesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch Keller

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Derek Shelton says Michael Chavis should return to Pirates next week Michael Chavis is expected to rejoin the Pirates when they return to Pittsburgh for the final homestand of the year on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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

Returning Tuesday Chavis (elbow) is expected to be activated for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact The Pirates will finish up a road trip Monday, and Chavis will be ready to rejoin the team when it returns home for a three-game series against Chicago that begins Tuesday. He had been playing regularly for six games in late August before suffering the injury. Chavis hit .364 with one home run and four strikeouts in 22 at-bats over that stretch. Kevin Newman has been seeing most of the starts at the keystone recently, and it's unclear how the playing time will be split over the final six games of the season once Chavis is activated.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE