TYLER HEINEMAN NEWS

Schwarber, Wheeler power Phillies to 8-7 win over Pirates

Kyle Schwarber hit his NL-leading 32nd home run and Zack Wheeler pitched seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies built a large lead and then held on for an 8-7 win over t...

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Sunday Heineman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact After going 2-for-3 in Saturday's 2-0 loss in what was his first start since July 2, Heineman will retreat to the bench for the series finale. Though he's available again after a stint on the family medical emergency list, Heineman looks like he could be the Pirates' No. 2 option at catcher behind Jason Delay, who gets the starting nod Sunday.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies rout Pirates 13-2, extend win streak to 4 games

Brendan Rodgers homered and drove in four runs, C

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated by Pirates Heineman (personal) was reinstated from the family medical emergency list Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Heineman was away from the team since July 5 but will rejoin the team ahead of Friday's game against the Rockies. Although he isn't starting Friday, the 31-year-old will likely have a chance to serve as the Pirates' primary catcher after Michael Perez was sent down.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates recall Cal Mitchell to replace Jack Suwinski; option Michael Perez for returning Tyler Heineman DENVER — The Pirates swapped one rookie outfielder for another before Friday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. As reported by the Post-Ga...

JULY 15, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Remains sidelined Heineman (personal) was transferred to the family medical emergency list from the paternity list Friday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Heineman has been away from the team since Tuesday while on paternity leave, and he needs some more time with his family before rejoining the active roster. It's unclear when the 31-year-old is expected to rejoin the team. Jason Delay should continue to serve as Pittsburgh's backup to Michael Perez in the meantime.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks 5-2

Rookie outfielder Jack Suwinski hit his 14th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled Jameson Taillon’s return to PNC Park with a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On paternity leave The Pirates placed Heineman on paternity leave Tuesday.

Impact Heineman figures to miss a few games while on paternity leave. Jason Delay joins the active roster to back up Michael Perez at catcher while Heineman is out.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of hits Heineman went 2-for-4 with an RBI against the Cubs on Thursday.

Impact Heineman started for the second time in Pittsburgh's last five games and appears to be in a timeshare with Michael Perez. Heineman collected multiple hits in a start for the third time this season, highlighted by an RBI single in the sixth frame. Despite the decent performance, he's hitting a dreadful .184/.244/.237 across 84 plate appearances on the season, although that's still a small step up from Perez's .127/.184/.254 line.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Heineman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Heineman is sitting for the third time in four games, and manager Derek Shelton looks like he may prefer to ride the hotter bat between his two catchers rather than anointing one as the clear top option. Michael Perez will be rewarded with another turn behind the dish after popping a home run in Tuesday's 7-1 win, but he still has more work to do to separate himself from Heineman as the two battle for playing time. Both have been equally unproductive this season, with Perez having supplied a .435 OPS while Heineman sits on a .432 mark.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Tuesday Heineman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Heineman will be getting some routine maintenance after he was behind the plate for four of the Pirates' last five contests. Michael Perez will catch for starting pitcher Roansy Contreras on Tuesday.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies third RBI Heineman went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Monday against the Cubs.

Impact Heineman doubled in a run in the seventh inning to contribute to a five-run rally for Pittsburgh. It was his first hit in his last 21 at-bats -- a span of seven starts. Heineman is still operating as Pittsburgh's primary catcher, though he's hitting just .155/.221/.211 across 80 plate appearances on the season.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench Sunday Heineman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Heineman started in each of the Pirates' last three games, going 0-for-9 with a walk and a run scored. Michael Perez will spell Heineman behind the dish in the series finale.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup for Game 2 Heineman is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Jason Delay made his MLB debut in Game 1 and Michael Perez will start the nightcap for Pittsburgh. Heineman is 2-for-22 over his past seven games and doesn't have much job security atop the depth charter at catcher.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for early game Heineman isn't included in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.

Impact New call-up Jason Delay will get the start behind the plate for the early game Tuesday in what will mark his MLB debut, but expect Heineman to draw back into the starting nine for the nightcap. Heineman still looks to be ahead of both Michael Perez and Delay on the Pirates' depth chart at catcher.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Heineman will sit Sunday against Atlanta.

Impact Heineman, who owns a .486 OPS in 24 games this season, has now been on the bench for three of the last five games. It's not clear that he's meaningfully ahead of Sunday's starter Michael Perez on the catcher depth chart at the moment.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records steal Heineman went 0-for-3 with a hit by pitch, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 10-4 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Heineman is not known for speed -- he had just one career stolen base and no triples entering Saturday. He was plunked in the fifth inning and promptly stole second before scoring on a Bryan Reynolds double. With Roberto Perez (hamstring) out for the year, the playing time's been there for Heineman recently, but he's failed to seize the opportunity by going 2-for-19 (.105) in six games in June. Overall, the catcher is hitting .182/.250/.236 with no home runs, two RBI and eight runs scored in 24 contests between the Pirates and the Blue Jays.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Friday Heineman is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus Atlanta.

Impact Heineman started six of the past eight games and will take a seat after posting a .618 OPS during that stretch. Michael Perez will start behind the plate in his place.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Heineman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Heineman has seemingly usurped Michael Perez as Pittsburgh's No. 1 catcher, but Perez will get the nod in the series finale as the Pirates and Tigers get together for a day game after a night game. In Tuesday's 5-3 loss, Heineman was behind the plate for all nine innings and was hitless over his three plate appearances.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Saturday Heineman isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Heineman drew starts in the last three games and went 3-for-10 with three runs, an RBI and two walks. Michael Perez will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Wednesday Heineman is starting Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Although right-hander Mitch White is starting for the Dodgers on Wednesday, Heineman will start behind the plate for the fifth time in the last seven games. Over the last six matchups, he's gone 4-for-14 with three runs, a walk and a strikeout.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, two runs in win Heineman went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Heineman rattled off three singles in the contest, and he came around to score on a Tucupita Marcano homer in the second inning and a Bryan Reynolds double in the ninth. This was Heineman's second multi-hit effort in 18 games this season. The catcher has a .222/.263/.278 slash line with no home runs, one RBI, five runs scored and two doubles through 40 plate appearances between the Pirates and the Blue Jays this year.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kikuchi beats former team, Blue Jays top Mariners 6-2

Yusei Kikuchi allowed one hit over six shutout innings to beat his former team, Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman backed the left-hander with home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays topped...

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs beat Pirates 9-0

Willson Contreras led off with a double and became a rare leadoff hitter with a first-inning grand slam as the Chicago Cubs burst to an eight-run lead and beat the Pittsburgh Pirat...

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates claim catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers from Toronto CHICAGO — The Pirates have gone outside the organization for some catching help. In a move announced Monday afternoon, they claimed catcher...

MAY 16, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM