QUINN PRIESTER NEWS

Four-run frame plagues Quinn Priester, run support again nonexistent in Pirates' loss to Brewers MILWAUKEE — It looked like Quinn Priester was going to avoid the big inning. Instead, he delayed the inevitable for a frame. Despite Prieste...

MAY 15 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

'On to the next one': Priester still working on consistency PITTSBURGH -- If there has been one consistent element of Quinn Priester's brief Major League career, it is probably the inconsistency. For...

MAY 8 • MLB.COM

Quinn Priester, Pirates bats stumble in blowout loss to Angels Early on, it looked as though Quinn Priester had picked up right where Mitch Keller left off Monday evening. Through the first three innings...

MAY 8 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

'Just be free, man': Priester flashes potential across six scoreless frames SAN FRANCISCO -- By the bottom of the sixth Friday night, Quinn Priester felt the sinker was the only pitch that was working late, so he dec...

APRIL 27 • MLB.COM

Pirates squander Quinn Priester gem, opportunities in 7th and 9th innings in walk-off loss to Giants SAN FRANCISCO — Quinn Priester’s best MLB start to date necessitated the Pirates produce just above the minimum offensively. Instead, they.....

APRIL 27 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Set to start Friday Priester is slated to make his next appearance as the starting pitcher for Friday's game against the Giants in San Francisco, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Earlier in the week, the Pirates listed Priester as their probable starter for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, but Pittsburgh is instead having Josh Fleming open Wednesday's contest for what will be a bullpen day. Priester won't have his turn in the rotation skipped, however, as the Pirates will simply push him back in the schedule a couple of days to have him start Friday's series opener at Oracle Park. Priester will look to rebound after he struggled mightily in his 2024 MLB debut this past Friday versus the Red Sox, taking a loss while allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and one walk over 4.1 innings.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Priester struggles with pitch execution in season debut PITTSBURGH -- In his three Minor League starts with Triple-A Indianapolis this season, Quinn Priester had done an exemplary job keeping his...

APRIL 20 • MLB.COM

Quinn Priester labors in season debut as Pirates fall to Red Sox, drop 4th in a row PITTSBURGH - The hours leading up to Quinn Priester’s season debut were littered with teammates congratulating the 2019 first-rounder in the...

APRIL 20 • KANSASCITY.COM

Has best spring outing Priester allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out five across 4.2 innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

Impact Priester is vying for the final rotation spot in Pittsburgh but has struggled to get outs the second time through the order throughout spring. That changed Friday, as he served up a solo home run in the fourth frame but was otherwise successful pitching deeper into the game. Priester also threw his slider 40 percent of the time and maintained increased velocity relative to the 2023 season. The Pirates have added Domingo German and Eric Lauer in recent days to muddy Priester's path to the rotation on Opening Day, but he'll almost certainly contribute at some point during the campaign.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Shows increased slider velocity Priester threw his slider 88.7 mph in his Grapefruit League debut Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Priester reached the majors in 2023, but he struggled to a 7.74 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 50 innings in Pittsburgh. One notable problem was a dip in velocity, something he aimed to change by reworking his delivery this offseason. The early returns were positive, as his slider velocity ticked up 3.2 mph compared to the 2023 campaign. The movement on the pitch also changed and now resembles more of a cutter than a slider. Priester is competing for a back-end rotation spot this spring and turned in two perfect innings with one strikeout Wednesday against the Tigers.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn Priester flashes sublime slider, but Pirates fall to Tigers BRADENTON, Fla. — For a hurler who made his mark rising through the Pirates system because of his curveball, Quinn Priester showed quite a b...

FEBRUARY 28 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Allows season-high 10 hits Priester (3-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs on 10 hits and one walk over 5.1 innings against the Marlins while striking out three.

Impact Priester got off to a rough start, surrendering a leadoff double to Jorge Soler to start the game, along with two more singles and a run in the first inning. He would go on to allow another three runs on the day, with the last two coming home after the right-hander was relieved by Dauri Moreta with one out in the sixth. Priester allowed a season-high 10 hits in the contest while it marked the fifth time in his last six starts in which he's given up at least four runs.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Priester uses revitalized sinker to carry no-no into 6th CINCINNATI -- A subtle repertoire change helped unlock Quinn Priester’s best start of his young career. With a heavier reliance on an improv...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

First career quality start Priester did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on two hits and five walks over six innings in a 4-2 loss against the Reds. He struck out four.

Impact Priester allowed no hits through five but following a Jonathan India single to lead off the sixth, TJ Friedl hit a two-run homer to break up the shutout. Priester allowed no more damage to complete six innings for the second-consecutive outing and earn his first career quality start. He entered the contest with an 8.61 ERA spanning 38.2 innings over eight appearances (six starts) in his first big-league season, but finally showed signs as to why the Pirates made him their first-round selection in 2019. He'll look to build off Sunday's effort with one more appearance, currently slated to take place next weekend at home against Miami.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts six innings in bulk role Priester didn't factor into the decision Tuesday as the Pirates were routed 14-1 by the Cubs, giving up four runs on five hits and two walks over six relief innings. He struck out...

Impact Bailey Falter got the start but curiously got the hook after giving up two runs in the first inning, with Priester taking over to begin the second. The rookie right-hander ended up handling his biggest workload in eight big-league appearances -- his previous high was 5.1 frames -- but he also served up his 10th homer, leaving him with a 8.61 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 29:21 K:BB through 38.2 MLB innings. It's not yet clear if the Pirates will continue deploying Falter and Priester together as a tandem in some fashion, but if so the duo would line up for two more appearances before the end of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in mediocre outing Priester (3-2) allowed four earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four across four innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Nationals.

Impact Priester was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday and followed Colin Selby into the game. He worked four effective innings, during which the only hit he allowed was a solo home run. However, things fell apart when he stayed in the game for his fifth frame and allowed a three-run home run. The outing was encouraging from the perspective that Priester induced nine swinging strikes on 62 total pitches and was in the zone consistently, but he's now allowed at least four earned runs in all but one of his seven big-league appearances.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Early offense covers for hot-and-cold return for Quinn Priester, as Pirates top Nationals PITTSBURGH — An early avalanche of offense mattered a great deal for the Pirates on Wednesday, as they were forced to ride the rollercoaster...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Recalled for bulk duty Priester was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Impact Priester is slated to serve as a bulk reliever for the Pirates on Wednesday against the Nationals, likely entering the game after opener Colin Selby covers one or two innings. The rookie right-hander has had a rough time in the majors thus far, holding a 9.10 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 23:18 K:BB across 28.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates Pipeline: For Quinn Priester, the work and desire to improve never stops As Quinn Priester nears an MLB return, Pirates insider Jason Mackey talks about the former first-round draft pick's development and dedicati...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sent back to Triple-A Pittsburgh optioned Priester to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Priester got a six-start run in the Pirates' starting rotation and struggled to a 9.10 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 23:18 K:BB across 28.2 innings. It's uncertain whether the 22-year-old right-hander will get another look in the majors before the end of the 2023 season. Yohan Ramirez has been called up in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Mets Priester (2-2) took the loss Monday, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings against the Mets. He struck out three.

Impact Priester threw a season-high 102 pitches though he'd allow at least one run in each of his five innings. It's been a rough start to Priester's big-league career -- his ERA is now up to 9.10 with a 1.92 WHIP and 23:18 K:BB through his first six starts (28.2 innings). While the rebuilding Pirates can afford to give the 22-year-old right-hander an extended look in the rotation, Priester doesn't appear ready to be a reliable option against major-league lineups. His next start is tentatively scheduled for this weekend in Minnesota.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another short outing Priester came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta, giving up four runs on nine hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out four.

Impact While his final line didn't look like much on the surface, Priester managed to avoid serving up any homers to the league's most dangerous offense, and he walked one batter or fewer for the first time in five MLB starts. Despite the small signs of progress, the rookie right-hander is still saddled with an 8.75 ERA and 1.90 WHIP through his first 23.2 innings for Pittsburgh with a 20:15 K:BB. He'll try to take another step forward in his next outing, likely to come on the road early next week against the Mets.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses four innings Priester yielded three runs on five hits and three walks over four-plus innings in Friday's win over Milwaukee. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Priester coughed up a pair of runs in the first inning but otherwise held the Brewers in check until Carlos Santana led off the fifth with a solo shot. Friday's start was Priester's shortest but it was also his first time allowing fewer than four runs. The right-handed rookie has registered an 8.69 ERA with a 16:14 K:BB through four career starts. Priester is currently lined up to face Atlanta at home next week.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn Priester, Pirates look to cool off Brewers' bats in rematch After getting trounced in the series opener, the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates will look to bounce back on Friday night when they face the Mil...

AUGUST 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Earns win despite command struggles Priester (2-1) earned the win Saturday, allowing five runs on five hits and six walks over five innings against Philadelphia. He struck out seven.

Impact Priester struggled with his command for most of the afternoon, issuing a walk to Kyle Schwarber in the first at-bat of the game before hitting Brandon Marsh with a pitch in the top of the third. The right-hander still managed to get through the first innings unscathed despite his command issues, but it caught up with him in the fourth when he allowed four runs to come across following two early walks. Despite the poor outing in which he walked a season-high six batters, Priester was able to come away with his second straight win while also marking a season high with seven strikeouts. He now holds a 9.19 ERA through his first three major league starts to go along with an ugly 13:11 K:BB.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE