Imanaga, 2 relievers combine for no-hitter, lead Cubs over Pirates 12-0
Shota Imanaga and two Cubs relievers combined on a no-hitter, leading Chicago over the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0 on Wednesday nightSEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Shota Imanaga and two Cubs relievers combine on a no-hitter in a 12-0 win over the Pirates
Shota Imanaga and two Cubs relievers combine on a no-hitter in a 12-0 win over the PiratesSEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Andrew McCutchen - Still managing knee issue Pirates manager Derek Shelton said McCutchen was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Cubs due to the veteran's knee being "a little cranky," Andrew Destin of the Pittsbur...
Impact The 37-year-old was activated from the injured list late last week after missing some time due to knee inflammation, and the injury is apparently still a bit bothersome. Shelton indicated McCutchen will be available off the bench, so it doesn't appear to be a significant issue.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew McCutchen - Scratched Wednesday McCutchen was scratched from the Pirates' lineup ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Cubs, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact It's unknown why Pittsburgh took McCutchen out of its lineup, but the team should offer some clarification in the near future. In the meantime, Oneil Cruz will move into the DH spot while Michael Taylor patrols center field.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Rookie Power Rankings: Skenes, Merrill or Chourio for NL ROY?
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Domingo Germán - Making start Wednesday German is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact At least temporarily, the Pirates will expand the rotation to a six men, with the addition of German building in an additional day of rest between starts for rookies Paul Skenes and Jared Jones. German tossed six scoreless innings against the Rangers in his lone other start for the Pirates on Aug. 21, but he worked in long relief in his last two appearances, covering 5.2 innings while yielding 10 runs on 11 hits and five walks.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
David Bednar - Throws clean ninth inning Bednar struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner in the ninth inning Tuesday against the Cubs.
Impact Bednar entered the game with a 5-0 lead and turned in his second consecutive scoreless appearance since losing the closer job for the Pirates. It's unclear whether the team will return him to the role if he continues to show improved form in low-leverage situations.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Ump Ripped for Childish Move After Paul Skenes Thought He Threw a Strike Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes appeared to draw the ire of home-plate umpire Doug Eddings during his club’s 5-0 win over the Chicago...
SEPTEMBER 4 • KANSASCITY.COM
MLB Ump Ripped for Childish Move After Paul Skenes Thought He Threw a Strike Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes appeared to draw the ire of home-plate umpire Doug Eddings during his club’s 5-0 win over the Chicago...
SEPTEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MLB Ump Ripped for Childish Move After Paul Skenes Thought He Threw a Strike Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes appeared to draw the ire of home-plate umpire Doug Eddings during his club’s 5-0 win over the Chicago...
SEPTEMBER 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MLB Star Paul Skenes Goes Viral for Incident With Controversial Umpire A controversial MLB umpire took exception to Paul Skenes.
SEPTEMBER 4 • SUNHERALD.COM
Pirates look to sweep 3-game series over the Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs play in the last game of a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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SEPTEMBER 4 • MLB.COM
Nick Gonzales - Swipes bag Tuesday Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Cubs.
Impact Gonzales collected his fourth multi-hit effort over his last seven games since he returned from a groin injury. In that span, he's gone 11-for-32 (.344) with three doubles, two RBI and five runs scored. The infielder has a decent .268/.299/.393 slash line with five home runs, four steals, 41 RBI and 33 runs over 299 plate appearances this season. He's been the primary second baseman, when healthy, since his call-up in May.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Jared Triolo - Provides insurance with homer Triolo went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Cubs.
Impact Triolo's homer came in the seventh inning, giving the Pirates some extra breathing room. The infielder has gone 12-for-49 (.245) over his last 16 games, though he has hit three of his seven homers in that span. He's added a .206/.294/.305 slash line with 38 RBI, 33 runs scored and seven stolen bases over 367 plate appearances. With Ke'Bryan Hayes out indefinitely, Triolo has seen a majority of the playing time at third base over the last couple of weeks.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Paul Skenes - Tosses five shutout innings Skenes (9-2) earned the win Tuesday over the Cubs, allowing four hits and four walks while striking out six over five shutout innings.
Impact Skenes' control was a little shaky -- he walked four batters for the second time in his last four starts. His pitch count was back up to 100 (62 strikes), though that's not particularly encouraging considering he completed just five frames. The 22-year-old is now at a 2.13 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 142:30 K:BB through 114 innings over 19 starts this season. Skenes is on a workload limit, but the Pirates have not revealed how many innings he'll finish with this year. He's tentatively expected to make his next start at home versus the Marlins since Domingo German is expected to join the rotation on Wednesday, giving the Pirates six starters.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Paul Skenes, Pirates fire shutout against Cubs Jared Triolo belted a three-run homer and rookie Paul Skenes tossed five scoreless innings to fuel the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-0...
SEPTEMBER 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Paul Skenes and Jared Triolo help the Pirates blank the Cubs 5-0
Paul Skenes pitched five effective innings while struggling with his location, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the Chicago Cubs another tough loss with a 5-0 victorySEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paul Skenes turns to changeup, tosses 5 scoreless in Pirates' win against Cubs CHICAGO — By the time the first inning concluded, it was clear Paul Skenes didn’t have a full arsenal at his disposal. The rookie tossed 27....
SEPTEMBER 4 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
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SEPTEMBER 4 • MLB.COM
Joey Bart - Runs bases Tuesday Bart (hamstring) ran on the basepaths before Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Bart has been on the injured list since Aug. 26 due to a strained left hamstring, and Tuesday appears to be the first time he's done any sort of running since then. He's expected to rejoin the active roster before the end of the season, though it remains unknown how far away he is from returning.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
