PITTSBURGH PIRATES NEWS

Luis L. Ortiz - Struggles against Nationals Ortiz (6-5) took the loss in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against Washington, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out two batters over 5...

Impact Ortiz was originally scheduled to start Friday, but his outing was pushed back a day due to a weather-related postponement. The right-hander wasn't at his sharpest against Washington, as only 58 of his 100 pitches were strikes and he departed with two outs in the sixth inning trailing 4-0. Ortiz still fell one out shy of recording his third straight quality start, however -- he entered Saturday having tossed consecutive six-inning scoreless outings. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, which is tentatively slated to be at home against Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 8 • DATA SKRIVE

Pirates vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 8

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SEPTEMBER 8 • DATA SKRIVE

Andrew McCutchen - Not starting Game 2 McCutchen isn't in the Pirates' lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Washington.

Impact McCutchen will get a breather to conclude Saturday's activities after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Game 1. Bryan Reynolds will serve as Pittsburgh's DH instead, opening up a spot in left field for Michael Taylor to start while batting eighth.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan De La Cruz - Resting during nightcap De La Cruz isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact De La Cruz went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during the first game of Saturday's slate, and he'll now step aside while Connor Joe patrols right field during the nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Gonzales - Sitting out Game 2 Gonzales isn't in the Pirates' lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact After going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during Game 1, Gonzales will step out of the starting nine to conclude Saturday's twin bill. In his place, Alika Williams will get the starting nod at second base and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Bart - Sitting for nightcap Bart isn't in the Pirates' lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader versus Washington.

Impact Bart went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored during a loss in Game 1, and he'll now take a seat to conclude Saturday's activities. Yasmani Grandal will fill in behind the plate and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Errors haunt Pirates in loss to Nationals in 1st game of doubleheader PITTSBURGH - For the third time this week, Derek Shelton’s Pirates entered the seventh inning of a g...

SEPTEMBER 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nationals' DJ Herz overpowers Pirates in Game 1 of doubleheader DJ Herz logged five no-hit innings as the Washington Nationals topped the host Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 on Saturday afternoon in the opener of...

SEPTEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Herz keeps Bucs at bay with 5 hitless frames in twin-bill opener PITTSBURGH -- D.J. Herz has only gotten better as his rookie season has gone along, and his most recent start was the surest proof of that g...

SEPTEMBER 7 • MLB.COM

Vargas' two-run double in the ninth rallies Nationals past Pirates 8-6 for doubleheader sweep

Ildemaro Vargas hit a two-run double off Aroldis Chapman in Washington’s four-run ninth inning, and the Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 for a doubleheader sweep

SEPTEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rowdy Tellez - Resting against southpaw Tellez isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against Washington.

Impact Left-hander DJ Herz will start on the mound for the Nats to begin Saturday's twin bill, so the lefty-hitting Tellez will take a seat on the bench while Connor Joe covers first base.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Paul Skenes talks relationship with former LSU teammate, fellow rookie standout Dylan Crews Paul Skenes seems to be more than comfortable with his role as a right-hander in the big leagues. But should the Pirates rookie seek additio...

SEPTEMBER 7 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Nationals-Pirates postponed; doubleheader set for Saturday Friday’s game between the visiting Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed due to rain and expected inclement weather....

SEPTEMBER 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nationals-Pirates postponed; doubleheader set for Saturday Friday’s game between the visiting Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed due to rain and expected inclement weather....

SEPTEMBER 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nationals vs. Pirates postponed by rain, doubleheader set for Saturday

A game between the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed because of rain in the forecast

SEPTEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis L. Ortiz - Nationals-Pirates postponed Ortiz will not start Friday against the Nationals as the game has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Impact Friday's contest will be made up Saturday as part of a double-header, and Ortiz will likely play in the first game scheduled for 1:35 PM ET. Ortiz has appeared in 33 games games this season (including 11 starts) and has a 3.19 ERA and 1.10 wHIP across 113 innings.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rowdy Tellez - On bench vs. lefty Tellez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Tellez has gone 2-for-13 with two walks and five strikeouts in his past five games but will sit Friday as southpaw DJ Herz takes the mound for Washington. Connor Joe is manning first base and batting sixth.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Gonzales - Not in Sunday's lineup Gonzales is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Gonzalez started the previous seven games but will hit the bench Friday after going 9-for-31 with two doubles and four RBI during that span. Alika Williams will take over at the keystone and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew McCutchen - Returning to action Friday McCutchen (knee) is batting cleanup as the designated hitter Friday against the Nationals.

Impact The 37-year-old was held out of the lineup the past two days due to some lingering knee soreness, but he's ready to rejoin the starting nine Friday. McCutchen was productive when healthy in August, as he had a .368/.457/.737 slash line with four homers in 11 games.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates activate C Joey Bart from IL The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated catcher Joey Bart from the 10-day injured list on Friday.Bart was placed on the IL on Aug.26 due to a left...

SEPTEMBER 6 • SACBEE.COM

Billy McKinney - DFA'd by Pittsburgh The Pirates designated McKinney for assignment Friday.

Impact The 30-year-old was added to Pittsburgh's roster Aug. 19 but has been let go after he posted a .526 OPS in 10 games. McKinney could elect to become a free agent if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Bart - Activated Friday Bart was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Bart returns in the minimum time from a left hamstring strain, so it must have been quite mild. He's had a post-hype breakout this year, slashing .272/.347/.497 with 12 homers in 63 games for the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Reynolds - Tallies 10th stolen base Reynolds went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Reynolds logged his fourth stolen base in his last 13 games to reach 10 for the season. He remains a very steady contributor overall, as he now has 22 or more home runs in each of the last four seasons and has double-digit steals in each of the last two campaigns.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Yasmani Grandal - Eight-game hitting streak Grandal went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Grandal has started seven of 12 games behind the plate since Joey Bart (hamstring) went down, and he's enjoyed a productive two-week stretch. He has an eight-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 9-for-24 with a pair of homers, four RBI and six runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE