MICHAEL PÉREZ NEWS

Another hitless start Perez went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Sunday's 3-0 loss to St. Louis.

Impact He's hitless in his last 19 at-bats dating back to Aug. 2. Perez continues to make two or three weekly starts, but he's cooled off since hitting a ninth-inning home run on Aug. 1. Interestingly, 15 of Perez's 23 hits have come in consecutive games, giving him a glimmer of streaming potential on rare occasions. His overall slash line of .153/.230/.347 (prior to Sunday) illustrates his offensive shortcomings, however.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ashby, Brewers beat Pirates 6-0 to split doubleheader

Rookie Aaron Ashby and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, Rowdy Tellez hit a long home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 to split a day-night do...

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gibson excels in Phils debut; Realmuto, Harper pound Pirates

Kyle Gibson pitched into the seventh inning in his Phillies debut and got plenty of support as Philadelphia avoided a series sweep by pounding the Pittsburgh Pirates 15-4

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back on bench Perez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Perez has rewarded the Pirates with three extra-base hits (one triple, two doubles) between his last two starts, but he remains Pittsburgh's clear No. 2 catcher behind Jacob Stallings. Stallings will be in the lineup for the sixth time since the All-Star break, while Perez has picked up only three starts over the same stretch.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco, Newman lead Pirates to 10-2 romp over Giants

Gregory Polanco homered, drove in three runs and scored twice, and Kevin Newman matched his career high with four hits for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who beat the NL West-leading San...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches sixth homer Perez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Mets.

Impact Making his third start in the last four games, Perez contributed a fifth-inning solo shot with his only hit. The 28-year-old is up to six homers, 13 RBI and 10 runs scored despite a .140/.216/.333 slash line through 125 plate appearances. He will likely continue to serve as Jacob Stallings' backup at catcher.

JULY 11, 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

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

Picks up start Perez will start at catcher and bat seventh Wednesday against the Rockies.

Impact No. 1 backstop Jacob Stallings is getting the afternoon off after making three straight starts behind the dish, so Perez will check into the lineup for the 23rd time this season. Perez has delivered five extra-base hits in his limited opportunities in June, but he doesn't appear likely to move ahead of Stallings on the depth chart anytime soon.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grandal, White Sox end 5-game skid, beat Pirates 4-3

Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run double and the Chicago White Sox stopped a five-game losing streak, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3, Leury García added a home run as the AL Centra...

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez, Reynolds home runs power Pirates past Indians, 6-3

Michael Perez and Bryan Reynolds hit three-run home runs during the seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Perez, Bryan Reynolds hit 3-run blasts as Pirates ride 6-run 7th inning to beat Indians Where the Cleveland Indians’ right-handed hitters looked to left field for a trio of solo home runs – with one ricocheting off the rotunda –...

JUNE 19, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Delivers pinch-hit homer Perez launched a solo home run in his only at-bat during Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers.

Impact With the Pirates trailing 5-2 in the ninth inning, Perez pinch hit in the pitcher's slot and cranked a long ball against Nate Jones. After a slow start to the season for Perez, Jacob Stallings is the leading backstop in Pittsburgh, but the former has been heating up a bit lately, hitting .300/.300/.800 with three homers across his last 20 plate appearances.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Hayes misses 1B on HR, LA's Buehler shuts down Bucs

Ke’Bryan Hayes hastily missed first base and was called out after hitting a first-inning homer, sending Walker Buehler on his way to seven scoreless innings as the Los Angeles Dodg...

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alcantara, Marlins top Pirates 3-1 to end 8-game losing skid

Sandy Alcantara cruised through eight innings, ending the Miami Marlins’ longest losing streak in six years at eight games with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects two hits Tuesday Perez went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Tuesday's 10-5 loss to the Royals.

Impact He's 5-for-15 with two homers in his last four starts since May 22. Jacob Stallings remains the starter but Perez has performed well at the plate since starting slowly. For the season, Perez is slashing just .145/.221/.323 in 68 plate appearances.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benintendi's slam, Perez's 2 HRs power Royals past Pirates

Andrew Benintendi hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rain wipes out Rockies-Pirates; split doubleheader Saturday

Friday night's scheduled game between the Colorado Rockies and Pirates in Pittsburgh was postponed because of rain

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts solo homer Perez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Perez drew the start Thursday after he had been on the bench in five of the last six games, and he blasted his third home run of the season in the bottom of the seventh inning. The 28-year-old has now homered in each of his last two games but has served as the clear backup catching option behind Jacob Stallings.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pops second homer Perez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Atlanta.

Impact He took Bryce Wilson deep in the third inning to put the only blemish on the right-hander's line. Perez only has five hits in 51 at-bats on the season, but three of them (two homers and a double) have gone for extra bases.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Catcher Michael Perez in Pirates’ lineup again... - The Athletic Catcher Michael Perez in Pirates’ lineup again today. Jacob Stallings still out with quad bruise.

MAY 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Arenado, Edman lead Cardinals to 5-2 win over Pirates

Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer, his fourth in four games, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rob Biertempfel: Michael Perez will start at catcher tonight for... - The Athletic Michael Perez will start at catcher tonight for Pirates v Cardinals. No news yet re: status of C Jacob Stallings, who got left quad bruise i...

MAY 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Frazier rallies Pirates past Giants 3-2 in 11 innings

Adam Frazier tripled home the tying run in the 11th inning with his fourth hit of the game and scored the winner on Gregory Polanco’s sacrifice fly as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallie...

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notes: Perez's framing; Oviedo adjusting Much was made of Michael Perez's defensive skills when the Pirates claimed him off waivers on Oct. 30, 2020, shortly after he helped win the...

MAY 8, 2021 • MLB.COM