SEPTEMBER 16 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
PITTSBURGH PIRATES 76-86 · 5TH IN NL CENTRAL
76-86 · 5TH IN NL CENTRAL
Sources: Pirates to promote Nick Yorke to major leagues The Pirates will promote infielder/outfielder Nick Yorke to the major leagues, multiple sources told the Post-Gazette Monday afternoon. Rate...
Nick Yorke - Headed to big leagues The Pirates selected Yorke's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Acquired from the Red Sox for Quinn Priester at the trade deadline, Yorke has slashed .303/.385/.449 with 12 home runs and 21 stolen bases between the Double- and Triple-A level this season. The 22-year-old is primarily a second baseman, but he also has a bit of experience at third base, shortstop and all three outfield spots. Yorke should receive regular playing time down the stretch for the Pirates.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates minor league report: Indianapolis, Altoona announce team awards; High-A Greensboro eliminated in playoffs Down on the farm is a recurring notebook highlighting the past week of baseball throughout the Pirates minor-league system. Below are the mo...
SEPTEMBER 16 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Dauri Moreta - Resumes throwing Moreta (elbow) is throwing from 60 feet, MLB.com reports.
Impact Moreta underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-March, with this marking his first activity since. He is projected to return in June of 2025.
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Johan Oviedo - Expected for spring training Oviedo (elbow) has been throwing from 120 feet four times per week, MLB.com reports.
Impact Oviedo has progressively ramped up his throwing distance and has not experienced any documented setbacks. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training, though his role on the team is unclear given the number of options the Pirates are projected to have for the rotation.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Ke'Bryan Hayes - Return unclear Hayes (back) is set to resume light baseball activity, MLB.com reports.
Impact Hayes has been sidelined since Aug. 19 and has been working to strengthen his core for a potential return. He is expected to start playing catch soon, though his return this season appears to be in jeopardy. The team has not officially decided whether Hayes will play again in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals look to end 3-game slide, play the Pirates
The St. Louis Cardinals will try to stop their three-game slide when they play the Pittsburgh PiratesSEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates send surging Paul Skenes to face Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes has shown no signs of fatigue while transitioning from college to the pro game.Skenes (10-2,...
SEPTEMBER 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jared Jones - Solid in no decision Jones didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Royals, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks across four innings. He struck out five.
Impact Jones pitched into the seventh inning in back-to-back starts, but he got pulled after 92 pitches and four innings. While Jones didn't qualify for the win, it was another decent start for the 22-year-old rookie. He's allowed three or fewer runs in his last three starts, logging a 3.63 ERA and an 18:4 K:BB across 17.1 innings. Jones is tentatively scheduled to face the Reds at Great American Ballpark next weekend.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Isiah Kiner-Falefa - Tallies three hits Kiner-Falefa went 3-for-5 with an RBI single and two runs during Sunday's 4-3 win over the Royals.
Impact Kiner-Falefa participated in three of the Pirates' four runs Sunday, notching his seventh game this season with at least three hits. The utility player has one homer, six stolen bases and a pair of triples in 39 games with the Pirates. He's 11-for-32 (.296) during his last seven games.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Aroldis Chapman - Nabs another save Chapman picked up the save Sunday against Kansas City, striking out one during a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Chapman has emerged as the Pirates' closer, and while he's gone five for six in save chances since Aug. 31, the 36-year-old has yielded six runs across 6.1 innings. Overall, Chapman has a 4.11 ERA with nine saves and a 5-5 record.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Billy Cook pays tribute to Clemente Day with stellar performance in Pirates win over Royals PITTSBURGH - As much as he could, Billy Cook did justice to the spot he was assigned on the field. W...
SEPTEMBER 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cook uncorks Clemente-like throw, paying tribute on Roberto Clemente Day PITTSBURGH -- Like every Pirate, Billy Cook was wearing 21 Sunday, a tribute to the legendary Roberto Clemente on his day. The number 21 was...
SEPTEMBER 15 • MLB.COM
Oneil Cruz - Dealing with ankle injury Cruz exited Sunday's 4-3 win over the Royals in the seventh inning due to a left ankle injury, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Cruz is dealing with left ankle discomfort after slipping in the outfield according to manager Derek Shelton. Shelton said that the 26-year-old "was able to run" and that it later "stiffened up." Cruz finished his day 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored against Kansas City. The Pirates will start a four-game series in St. Louis on Monday and it's unclear if Cruz will be ready to go for the opener.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Isiah Kiner-Falefa has 3 hits to lead Pirates past Royals 4-3, avoid series sweep
Isiah Kiner-Falefa had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, as the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals...SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Billy Cook's baserunning, arm fuel Pirates' win against Royals With the numerals “2” and “1” etched into the right-field grass, Billy Cook’s performance was a fitting tribute to the late...
SEPTEMBER 15 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
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SEPTEMBER 15 • MLB.COM
How to Watch Pirates vs. Cardinals: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 16
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Bryan De La Cruz - Not starting Sunday De La Cruz is absent from Sunday's lineup against Kansas City.
Impact De La Cruz went 2-for-8 with one run scored and two strikeouts over the first two games of the series, and he will sit for the finale Sunday. Billy Cook will start in right field and bat ninth against Royals right-hander Brady Singer.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Royals aim to sweep series against the Pirates
The Kansas City Royals will try to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Pittsburgh PiratesSEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mitch Keller - Gets little help in loss Keller (11-10) took the loss Saturday, giving up four runs (three earned) on four hits and a walk over six innings as the Pirates fell 5-1 to the Royals. He struck out six.
Impact While only one of the runs against Keller was unearned, the Pirates' defense made numerous miscues beyond the two official errors charged to Nick Gonzales and Jared Triolo on the afternoon. Keller still came away with his 15th quality start of the season, and over his last five outings he's posted a 3.49 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and dazzling 34:3 K:BB in 28.1 innings. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in St. Louis.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Mitch Keller - Gets little help in loss Keller (11-10) took the loss Saturday, giving up four runs (three earned) on four hits and a walk over six innings as the Pirates fell 5-1 to the Royals. He struck out six.
Impact While only one of the runs against Keller was unearned, the Pirates' defense made numerous miscues beyond the two official errors charged to Nick Gonzales and Jared Triolo on the afternoon. Keller still came away with his 15th quality start of the season, and over his last five outings he's posted a 3.49 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and dazzling 34:3 K:BB in 28.1 innings. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in St. Louis.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Cruz working through 'bumps in the road' defensively after transition to CF PITTSBURGH -- The early returns for Oneil Cruz's move to center field have generally been positive, seeing him learn to take advantage of hi...
SEPTEMBER 14 • MLB.COM
Bobby Witt Jr.'s big day boosts Royals over Pirates Bobby Witt Jr.went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs and Michael Wacha hurled five quality innings, helping lead the visiting Kansas City...
SEPTEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
