PHILLIP EVANS NEWS

Records stolen base Evans went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in a 3-2 win over the Tigers in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

Impact Evans' hits were both singles, but it was good to see him post a multi-hit effort for the first time since April 12. In the seventh inning, Evans picked up his first stolen base of the season. He has added three homers, five RBI and nine runs scored in 15 games while filling in at third base for Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist). Hayes' return is expected soon, so Evans' everyday role could come to a close.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers beat Pirates 5-2 to gain doubleheader split

Tyler Anderson’s five strong innings helped Pittsburgh move to 8-9 with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader, but Detroit rallied for...

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cooling off period Evans went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 6-5 win over Milwaukee.

Impact He's in a 1-for-19 slide after starting the season with a .406 batting average in 32 at-bats. Evans has struck out eight times in his last four games after whiffing just three times in his first 10 games. With the likely activation of Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) this week, Evans will no longer have a starting spot at third base. He could still see steady playing time in the outfield, but he'll need to find his batting stroke.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inside the unique makeup of Pirates utility man Phillip Evans Taking a deeper look at what makes Phillip Evans, the Pirates’ low-key utility man, tick.

APRIL 19, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates: Phillip Evans is the Next Josh Harrison The Pittsburgh Pirates have another breakout utility man on their hands in Phillip Evans, just like Josh Harrison did in 2014 In 2014 the Pi...

APRIL 14, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates chase Snell in 1st inning, beat Padres 8-4

Jacob Stallings had three hits and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates chased Blake Snell in the first inning of an 8-4 victory over the San Diego Padres

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects two hits Evans went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Monday's 6-2 loss against the Padres.

Impact Evans has now produced a multi-hit effort in three straight games and four of the last five. His third-inning double tied the game at 1-1 before the Padres' bats woke up. He's slashing a terrific .406/.457/.750 with five extra-base hits through 35 plate appearances.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillip Evans remains hot to start the Pirates' 2021 season When third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes went down with his injury, Evans has slid in and produced as well as any Pirate in the lineup.

APRIL 11, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Launches homer against Cubs Evans went 2-for-4 with a home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Saturday's win over the Cubs.

Impact Evans went deep in the sixth inning off Dillon Maples, and he has three home runs in the season. The third baseman has hit safely in five of Pittsburgh's last six games and has posted three multi-hit games during that stretch while plating four runs across the same span.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: Phillip Evans Has Picked up Where He Left Off in 2020 After his hot start to the 2020 season ended abruptly, so far this season Phillip Evans has picked up where he left off at with the Pittsbur...

APRIL 9, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Provides only offense in rout Evans went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 14-1 loss to the Reds.

Impact He took Sal Romano deep for the Bucs' only offense of the game, and Evans' second homer in as many games. The 28-year-old got the start in right field with Gregory Polanco resting, but Evans figures to see most of his action at third base while Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) is sidelined.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naquin stars as Reds pound Pirates for 4th straight win

Tyler Naquin homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, helping the Cincinnati Reds pound the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-1 for their fourth straight victory

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes yard against Reds Evans went 1-for-4 with a homer in Monday's 4-3 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact He slid into the No. 2 spot in the batting order and delivered with a first-inning home run off Jose De Leon. Evans has four hits in his first eight at-bats since taking over at third base for the injured Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist). He should continue seeing steady playing time for the rest of the week.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trio of homers not enough in loss to Reds After dropping the last two games of their opening series against the Cubs over the weekend, the Pirates finally came out as hot as can be M...

APRIL 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Hits ground running Sunday Evans went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's loss against the Cubs.

Impact Filling in for the injured Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist), Evans posted the team's first three-hit performance of 2021. He should see plenty of action with Hayes sidelined for the coming week and could give fantasy owners an unexpected source of production. Evans hit .349 in limited play last summer before suffering a season-ending injury. How he does this week could boost his chances of playing in right field later in 2021, especially if Gregory Polanco continues to struggle or is moved via trade or waivers.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: Opportunity is Knocking for Phillip Evans With Ke'Bryan Hayes on the injured list, opportunity is now knocking with the Pittsburgh Pirates for career utility man Phillip Evans Sunday...

APRIL 5, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Zach Davies wins Chicago debut as Cubs beat Pirates 4-3

Zach Davies pitched into the sixth inning in his Chicago Cubs debut, leading his new team to a 4-3 victory over the short-handed Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates place 3B Hayes on IL with left wrist strain

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list with a strained left wrist

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benefits from Friday roster move Evans figures to be Colin Moran's main backup at first base following the departure of Todd Frazier.

Impact The 28-year-old will serve in a utility role, moving around the infield and outfield. Evans is hitting .393 in Grapefruit League action, including seven hits in his last 12 at-bats. He was off to a strong start in 2020 too, batting .359 in 39 at-bats, before breaking his jaw in a season-ending collision with Gregory Polanco.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillip Evans goes 4 for 5 to lead Pirates' 16-hit effort in loss to Orioles Six Pittsburgh Pirates had multiple hits as they rapped out 16 hits Thursday night against the Baltimore Orioles. Problem was, none of them...

MARCH 26, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Returns to lineup Evans (hamstring) is starting Saturday's spring game against the Tigers.

Impact Evans was sidelined over the past few days due to left hamstring tightness, but he'll return to the lineup for Saturday's matchup. He'll start at third base and bat third and should continue to compete for a bench spot on the major-league roster with just under two weeks remaining until Opening Day.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return to game action soon Evans (hamstring) could return to game action this weekend, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Evans was removed from Monday's lineup due to left hamstring tightness, but Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that he could return to Grapefruit League as early as this weekend. The 28-year-old is competing for a bench spot ahead of the regular season and has gone 3-for-16 with four runs, two RBI, one stolen base, five walks and two strikeouts over eight spring games this year.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with tight hamstring Evans was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against Baltimore due to left hamstring tightness, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Evans is fighting for a bench spot this spring. It's not yet clear whether or not the hamstring issue will cost him enough time to take him out of the running. Troy Stokes replaced him in the lineup Monday.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unimpressive spring start Evans started at first base and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's loss to the Yankees.

Impact Before suffering a season-ending jaw injury in 2020, Evans proved to be a pleasant surprise. He's collected only three hits in 16 at-bats this spring, however, and could be on the outside looking in if the team decides to roster an extra pitcher. The addition of corner infielder Todd Frazier likely hasn't helped the 28-year-old's chances, either. Evans can be optioned to Triple-A, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him start 2021 with Indianapolis. He hit .359 with a homer and nine RBI in 39 at-bats with the Bucs prior to his injury last season.

MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injury Evans (jaw) is in the starting lineup for Monday's spring game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Evans has been sidelined since breaking his jaw in a collision with teammate Gregory Polanco last August, but he has made a full recovery and is ready to resume playing. He will man the hot corner and hit cleanup in Monday's batting order.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE