TUCUPITA MARCANO NEWS

Hits go-ahead grand slam in win Marcano went 2-for-3 with a walk, a grand slam and one steal in Monday's 6-4 victory over the Rangers.

Impact Marcano singled in the fourth and proceeded to steal second, marking his second swipe of the year, but he was stranded to end the inning. He walked in his next at-bat and hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh to take a 6-1 lead. Marcano has done an admirable job filling in for Oneil Cruz (ankle), but the former's overall numbers are less than spectacular. However, he's picked up his offensive game of late and is slashing .321/.367/.607 with four extra-base hits and seven RBI over his past 11 games (28 at-bats).

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tucupita Marcano's slam propels Pirates past Rangers Tucupita Marcano hit a grand slam for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 6-4 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Monday in the opener of a three...

MAY 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Tucupita Marcano's slam propels Pirates past Rangers Tucupita Marcano hit a grand slam for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 6-4 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Monday in the opener of a three...

MAY 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Marcano's first slam, Ortiz's first win power Pirates past Rangers 6-4

Tucupita Marcano hit his first career grand slam, rookie Luis Ortiz pitched into the eighth inning and earned his first major league victory and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Tex...

MAY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A month into latest call-up, Tucupita Marcano providing stability at short, solid bat for Pirates Nearly two years into his Pirates tenure, middle infielder Tucupita Marcano is starting to settle in. Marcano, who arrived from the San Dieg...

MAY 21, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sitting versus lefty Marcano is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Tigers.

Impact Marcano will take a seat as the Pirates take on left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on Wednesday. Chris Owings will draw the start at shortstop and bat eighth in the series finale with Detroit.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another start Friday Marcano will start at shortstop and bat seventh Friday against the Orioles, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact This marks three straight starts for Marcano as he alternates between short and second base. He hit his first homer of the year in Wednesday's series finale against the Rockies and the Pirates will ride the hot hand Friday in Baltimore. Ji Hwan Bae is at second and Rodolfo Castro is on the bench.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs first homer Marcano went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Rockies.

Impact Marcano has been used primarily as the Pirates' shortstop in the last week, but he drew a start at second base Wednesday. He took Antonio Senzatela yard in the second inning to tally his first homer of the season and only his fourth extra-base hit across 58 plate appearances. Marcano's defensive versatility will give him the chance to earn steady playing time, and he's now hitting .245 with seven runs scored and three RBI on the season.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after three straight starts Marcano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Marcano had started in each of the previous three games while going 1-for-9 with a run scored, but he still looks to be stuck in a utility role. Assuming the ankle injury that has kept Ji Hwan Bae out of the lineup for two straight games isn't an issue coming out of Monday's off day, he and Rodolfo Castro should form the Pirates' preferred middle-infield tandem for the forseeable future.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In leadoff spot Thursday Marcano is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Thursday against the Rays, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact This is Marcano's second turn at leadoff in the last week. Ke'Bryan Hayes, who continues to struggle offensively, is hitting seventh for Pittsburgh in Thursday's matinee. Rodolfo Castro is on the bench.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Batting leadoff Thursday Marcano is starting at second base and hitting leadoff Thursday versus the Dodgers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Ke'Bryan Hayes has largely settled into the leadoff role for the Pirates in the wake of Oneil Cruz's ankle fracture, but Hayes will get the day off Thursday. Marcano boasts an .851 OPS in 24 plate appearances since his April 15 promotion to the majors and has now started four of the last five games at second base for Pittsburgh.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws third straight start Marcano will start at second base and bat second in Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Marcano is making his third consecutive start at the keystone after he went 3-for-7 with a double in the final two contests of the Pirates' series with the Reds this past weekend. With Bryan Reynolds (personal) on the bereavement list and set to miss a second straight game Tuesday, Ji Hwan Bae has moved to the outfield, which has opened up second base for Marcano. Once Reynolds is reinstated, Marcano is a likely candidate to move back into a utility role and see his opportunities take a hit.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Marcano was recalled Saturday from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Impact He'll replace Ji-Man Choi, who has landed on the injured list with a lingering ankle issue. Marcano, 23, is a career .201/.261/.284 hitter in 227 plate appearances at the major-league level.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Pirates optioned INF Tucupita Marcano and OF... - The Athletic Pirates optioned INF Tucupita Marcano and OF Travis Swaggerty to Triple-A Indianapolis. There are 38 active players left in big league camp.

MARCH 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pirates option Travis Swaggerty, Tucupita Marcano to minors LAKELAND, Fla. — Despite having arguably the best spring of any Pirates player, Travis Swaggerty won’t be making the trip north to Cincinnat...

MARCH 24, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Marcano was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis by the Pirates on Friday.

Impact Marcano has had a rough spring, going just 4-for-27 at the plate -- although that wasn't noticeably worse than the other competitors for the starting job at second base. He still has some upside left at just 23 but has really struggled during his time at the major-league level.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Marcano was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact After being sent down in mid-September, Marcano closed the Triple-A season with a .596 OPS over 48 plate appearances. Now, with two games left in the season, the Pirates will bring on the 23-year-old infielder to close their season as well. Jose Godoy was optioned to Indianapolis in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two Marcano went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Reds.

Impact Marcano remains a fairly regular presence in the Pirates' lineup, and his start Sunday was notable because it came with lefty Mike Minor on the mound. Marcano delivered a two-RBI double in the sixth inning, his third extra-base hit in his last seven games. Overall, he's still hitting only .221/.280/.336 across 136 plate appearances on the season.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Marcano will sit Friday versus the Reds.

Impact Marcano will take a seat after he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Thursday's win. Greg Allen will replace him in left field and bat seventh against Cincinnati.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Marcano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact With southpaw Rich Hill on the mound for Boston, the lefty-hitting Marcano will head to the bench, ending a stretch of six consecutive starts. Marcano went 4-for-21 with a double, a walk, a stolen base, three runs and two RBI over that stretch, and he should have a good chance at holding down a near-everyday role at either second base or in left field for the foreseeable future.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back up order Marcano went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Marcano briefly got some looks atop the Pirates' order earlier in August, and he returned to the position Tuesday. He contributed to a rally in the eighth inning, reaching base on a walk prior to coming around to score on a double by Ben Gamel. Marcano has appeared in the lineup for six consecutive games, though he is hitting only .190 with two RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in that span.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodon stays sharp at home, leads Giants past Pirates 5-3

Carlos Rodon allowed two runs over six innings, Mike Yastrzemski drove in three runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four Pirates analytics trends to watch in August With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, now is a good time for a monthly check-in on some of the Pirates’ most interesting analytics...

AUGUST 12, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Out of Tuesday's lineup Marcano is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Marcano collected five hits in his first two starts after being recalled last week, but in the three games since he's 0-for-11 with a walk and five strikeouts. Greg Allen will start in left field while Rodolfo Castro, fresh up from Triple-A Indianapolis, will man the keystone.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after four straight starts Marcano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Marcano will hit the bench for the series finale after he went 5-for-16 with a triple, a walk, two runs and two RBI while starting each of the past four games at either second base or in left field. Kevin Newman should be the Bucs' primary option at the keystone moving forward, but Marcano could occupy the strong side of a platoon in left field with the switch-hitting Greg Allen moving forward.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE