Cardinals meet the Pirates with 1-0 series lead
The St. Louis Cardinals bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Pittsburgh PiratesAPRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Contreras called back up to Pirates (source) ST. LOUIS -- The Pirates were expected to call up Roansy Contreras at some point this season. It was a matter of when, not if. Due to circum...
APRIL 8, 2022 • MLB.COM
Duane Underwood Jr. - Heading to injured list Underwood (hamstring) landed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Underwood (hamstring) left Thursday's season opener against the Cardinals with hamstring discomfort, an issue evidently serious enough to keep him out for at least 10 days. Roansy Contreras was called up to take his place on the roster.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roansy Contreras - Returning to big leagues Contreras was recalled by the Pirates on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Contreras is one of the Pirates' top pitching prospects. He was called up for a single three-inning start last September but otherwise has only made one other start above Double-A. He was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis in late March but will be back for another opportunity already. Exactly what his role will be is unclear. Reliever Duane Underwood (hamstring) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. Contreras could work out of the bullpen in his place or enter the rotation and push a different pitcher to that role.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Quinn Priester - Out with oblique injury Priester landed on the 7-day injured list with Double-A Altoona on Friday due to an oblique injury, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact The exact nature and severity of Priester's injury have not yet been announced. Priester is a fairly interesting prospect but is unlikely to make his big-league debut this season, as he spent all of last season at High-A Greensboro.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'I want to do it here': Mitch Keller maintains focus on avoiding fate of previous Pirates pitchers Mitch Keller starts Saturday. It’ll be his first chance in 2022 to show that the revamped version from spring training is real.
APRIL 8, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
MLB Opening Day: D-backs walk it off against Padres
MLB Opening Day 2022 is in the books! Check out all the top moments from Thursday's action-packed schedule.APRIL 8, 2022
JT Brubaker - Forgettable Opening Day Brubaker allowed four runs on four hits across 3.0 innings and earned the loss Thursday against the Cardinals. He struck out two and walked three.
Impact Brubaker earned the Opening Day nod over Jose Quintana and Mitch Keller, but that was believed to be due to scheduling more than anything. Regardless, it was a forgettable afternoon for the 28-year-old, who posted a 5.36 ERA across 124.1 innings last season. With few other quality options, Brubaker figures to have a long leash for Pittsburgh this season.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Castillo - Hitless during MLB debut Castillo went 0-for-3 with one strikeout in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals.
Impact Castillo replaced Ke'Bryan Hayes, who left in the bottom of the first inning due to cramping in his arm. The injury isn't expected to be serious, but Castillo would be a prime candidate for extra at-bats if Hayes is sidelined for any games.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ke'Bryan Hayes - Expected back Saturday Hayes (thumb/forearm) expects to be in the lineup Saturday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hayes exited Thursday's game against St. Louis in the bottom of the first inning. He explained to reporters after the game that he experienced a cramp from his thumb down to his forearm, though the sensation went away quickly. The Pirates could opt to be cautious with Hayes, though it doesn't appear as if the injury will affect him in the long term. The team also has a day off Friday, which will give Hayes some additional rest.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals welcome back Pujols with opening rout of Pirates Adam Wainwright (1-0) pitched six scoreless innings, Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer and drove in five, and the St. Louis Cardinals cele...
APRIL 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cardinals welcome back Pujols with opening rout of Pirates ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright (1-0) pitched six scoreless innings, Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer and drove in five, and the St. Lou...
APRIL 8, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
Wainwright stifles Pirates and O'Neill, Cardinals romp in 9-0 opener ST. LOUIS — A day that began with a celebration of the past – trophies won and redcoats worn – and recognition of two players nearing the en...
APRIL 7, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Waino, O'Neill lift Cards over Pirates in Pujols' return
Adam Wainwright pitched six scoreless innings, Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer and drove in five, and the St. Louis Cardinals celebrated Albert Pujols’ return with a 9-0 season...APRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duane Underwood Jr. - Dealing with hamstring discomfort Underwood was removed from Thursday's game against the Cardinals due to right hamstring discomfort, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Underwood entered Thursday's Opening Day matchup in the bottom of the sixth inning, but he was removed after allowing a run while failing to record an out with 10 pitches. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander's injury will force him to miss additional time, but he'll be able to rest during Friday's scheduled off day.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ke'Bryan Hayes - Injury considered minor Hayes was removed from Thursday's game against the Cardinals due to cramping in his left thumb/forearm, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Although Hayes' first-inning exit on Opening Day led to some concern, he isn't experiencing any pain hours after his departure, and the issue is considered "very minor." The 25-year-old should be considered day-to-day, and he'll have Friday's scheduled off day to rest up before potentially missing any time. Prior to the season opener, Hayes agreed to the richest contract in franchise history when he signed a seven-year, $70 million extension.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates, 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes agree on eight-year deal: AP source Hayes batted third in Pittsburgh’s season opener in St. Louis on Thursday but left with an apparent injury in the first inning to his left h...
APRIL 7, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM
Ke'Bryan Hayes - Exits with apparent injury Hayes was removed from Thursday's game against the Cardinals in the bottom of the first inning due to an apparent left wrist injury, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hayes struck out in the top of the first inning Thursday but was removed from the game with no outs in the bottom half of the frame. While the exact nature and severity of the issue aren't yet clear, trainers appeared to be looking at his left wrist/forearm as he left the field. That same wrist cost Hayes extended time in 2021 and sapped some of his power upon his return, so his fantasy managers have reason to be concerned. If the 25-year-old is forced to miss any additional time, Diego Castillo and Josh VanMeter are the likely options to fill in at third base.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'A huge confidence boost': Ke'Bryan Hayes given largest contract in Pirates history ST. LOUIS — A year ago in snowy Chicago, Ke’Bryan Hayes got the Pirates’ season started with a thunder clap, clobbering a first-inning home...
APRIL 7, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
MLB odds: Win total over/unders for every team
Baseball is back! Here is a look at every team's win total over/under for the 2022 MLB season courtesy of FOX Bet.APRIL 7, 2022
AP Source: Pirates, 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes agree on 8-year deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates are building around third baseman Ke’Bryan HayesAPRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report: Pirates to Sign Hayes to Eight-Year, $70 Million Deal The 25-year-old missed part of the 2021 season due to an ongoing left wrist and hand injury.
APRIL 7, 2022 • SI.COM
Nats DH Cruz, other Clemente Award winners wear '21' on caps
Winners of the Roberto Clemente Award will wear his No. 21 on the back of their caps for the rest of their major league careersAPRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes Returns for Opening Day Ke'Bryan Hayes didn't play in spring training games after March 25 due to a sprained ankle but is good to go for Opening Day.
APRIL 7, 2022 • NESN.COM
Pirates sign Ke'Bryan Hayes to 8-year, $70 million extension The Pirates are signing third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes to an eight-year, $70 million contract, a source confirmed to the Post-Gazette. It’s th...
APRIL 7, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
