MARCH 12•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Chase Anderson shines as Pirates tally three more home runs in 5-1 victory over BravesChase Anderson delivered three perfect innings, and the Pirates hit three homers on Tuesday in a victory vs. the Braves.
Analysis: There's an easy solution forming when it comes to the Pirates' second-base competitionWith a little more than two weeks until opening day, it looks like Jared Triolo and Liover Peguero will make the team. Where will they play?
MARCH 12•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Kenley Jansen - On track to debut FridayJansen (lat) completed a bullpen session Tuesday and is still expected to make his spring debut Friday against the Twins, Ian Browne of MLB.comreports.
ImpactThe veteran closer came into camp dealing with lat soreness but has ramped up his throwing program recently, and he's now on the cusp of game action. Jansen will have just under two weeks to prep for Opening Day in Seattle on March 28.
MARCH 12•ROTOWIRE
Ji Hwan Bae - Battling hip issueBae hasn't appeared in a spring training game since March 5 due to a hip injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ImpactBae is expected to serve as a versatile bench bat due to his ability to play along both the infield and in the outfield. Manager Derek Shelton didn't provide any further detail regarding the injury or a timeline for Bae's return. If he's forced to miss any regular season action, Joshua Palacios (illness) and Nick Gonzales could earn a roster spot.
MARCH 12•ROTOWIRE
Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito scheduled for elbow surgery on TuesdayAfter seeking a second opinion on his torn UCL, Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito is set to undergo elbow surgery on Tuesday.
MARCH 12•BOSTON.COM
Jorge Benitez records three K's vs. Pirates | 03/11/2024Jorge Benitez strikes out Temarr Johnson for the third out to record his third K of the game in the 8th inning
MARCH 11•MLB.COM
Cooper Criswell whiffs four Pirates | 03/11/2024Cooper Criswell strikes out four Pirates over 3 2/3 scoreless innings of work in his start with the Red Sox
MARCH 11•MLB.COM
