Anderson's two-run triple in 11th lifts Marlins past Pirates
Brian Anderson atoned for a costly error with a two-run triple in the 11th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Thursday afternoonJULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins score 3 in 10th to rally past Pirates 5-4
Jesús Aguilar hit a tying single and scored the winning run on a wild pitch as the Miami Marlins rallied for three runs in the bottom of the 10th inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pira...JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Decent in no-decision Thompson didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 4-3 win against the Brewers, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks with four strikeouts in 4.2 innings.
Impact Thompson struggled Saturday, putting multiple Brewers on base in four of his five innings but was able to strand seven of the nine baserunners. The 28-year-old has kept the opposition to two runs or fewer in each of his last six turns, though he's averaging just under five innings during those starts. Thompson lines up to face his former team in Miami next week.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yields two runs in loss Thompson (3-6) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 4.2 innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Brewers.
Impact Making his first appearance since June 17, Thompson threw 41 of 67 pitches for strikes. He cruised through four shutout frames before Omar Narvaez took him deep for a two-run shot in the fifth. All eight runs he's allowed over his last five outings have come via the long ball. Thompson now owns a 4.42 ERA through 14 appearances this season. He's lined up for a rematch in Milwaukee next week.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirate offense spoils Zach Thompson return in 2-0 loss to Brewers PITTSBURGH — Last time Zach Thompson was on the mound, before right elbow nerve inflammation put him on the 15-day injured list, he put toge...
JULY 3, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Activated for start The Pirates reinstated Thompson (forearm) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Brewers in Pittsburgh, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic report...
Impact Thompson missed just over the minimum 15 days with right forearm inflammation, so he shouldn't face any major workload restrictions as he re-enters the Pittsburgh rotation Sunday. In his 13 outings (12 starts) prior to landing on the IL, Thompson produced a 3-5 record, 4.47 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 41:23 K:BB across 54.1 innings.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Thompson (forearm) will be activated to start Sunday's game against the Brewers, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Thompson seemed to be trending in this direction after throwing live batting practice, and it's now official that he will oppose Brandon Woodruff in Sunday's series finale. Nerve inflammation in his forearm sidelined Thompson for a couple weeks, but he was quietly pitching well before the injury popped up, posting a 2.48 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in his prior nine appearances, albeit with only 29 strikeouts in 40 innings over that span.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On track to make next start Thompson (forearm) is on track to make his next turn through the Pirates' rotation, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Thompson threw live BP on Tuesday and has been cleared to rejoin the Pirates in the coming days. The right-hander is eligible to be activated as early as Sunday, but the Pirates haven't officially revealed which day Thompson will rejoin the team's rotation.
JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Throws live bullpen Thompson (forearm) threw pitches to teammates Bligh Madris and Yu Chang in a live bullpen session Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Thompson was placed on the 15-day injured list June 20 with right forearm nerve inflammation, but the 28-year-old looks like he'll have a chance to make it back from the IL when first eligible Sunday. The Pirates will likely re-evaluate him following the throwing session before determining if he's ready to rejoin the big-league rotation or if he'll need to face live hitters at least one more time prior to being activated.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays play the Pirates after Arozarena's 4-hit game
The Tampa Bay Rays play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Randy Arozarena's four-hit game on SaturdayJUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays bring 1-0 series lead over Pirates into game 2
The Tampa Bay Rays lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Pittsburgh PiratesJUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optimistic for minimal IL stint Thompson (forearm) is optimistic that he'll be able to rejoin the Pirates after spending the minimum of 15 days on the injured list, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports...
Impact Thompson landed on the 15-day IL due to right forearm nerve inflammation Monday, but his injury doesn't appear to be particularly serious. The right-hander is eligible to return as early as July 3, and he'll presumably ramp up his workload in the coming days.
JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined with forearm injury The Pirates placed Thompson on the 15-day injured list Monday with right forearm nerve inflammation, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact While deactivating Thompson allows the Pirates to get down to the 13-pitcher limit for MLB active rosters, it temporarily leaves the team without a fifth starter. The Pirates didn't provide any indication that Thompson was nursing an injury coming out of his most recent start Friday against the Giants, but he won't be eligible to rejoin the big club until at least July 3 now that he's been shut down with the forearm issue. With a 3-5 record, 4.47 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 41:23 K:BB in 54.1 innings across his first 13 outings (12 starts) this season, Thompson was a fantasy option just in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues before the forearm injury surfaced.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stuck with fifth loss Thompson (3-5) took the loss Friday as the Pirates fell 2-0 to the Giants, giving up two runs on four hits and five walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.
Impact The five free passes were a season high for the right-hander, but Thompson managed to limit the damage against him to two solo homers. In fact, the only runs he's allowed over his last four starts have come on six solo shots as he's posted a 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 14:9 K:BB through 20 innings over that stretch. Thompson's 1.82 HR/9 and 3.81 BB/9 on the season remain a bad combination, however, and his luck on long balls may not last much longer.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goes five innings in no-decision Thompson allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings in a no-decision versus Atlanta on Saturday.
Impact Thompson was able to limit the damage on his line to a pair of solo shots from Ronald Acuna and Austin Riley in the first inning. He left in line for the win, but Atlanta rallied for eight runs in the seventh inning to deny the right-hander a chance to even his record. Thompson has a 4.50 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 39:18 K:BB while going 3-4 across 12 outings (11 starts) covering 50 innings. He's projected for a home start versus the Giants next week.
JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fires five shutout innings Thompson (3-4) allowed four hits and two walks over five scoreless frames Sunday, striking out four and earning a win over Arizona.
Impact Thompson didn't face much danger in Sunday's victory and he never allowed a runner to get past second base. He's now given up two or fewer runs in five of his last six starts, posting a strong 2.12 ERA with a 22:7 K:BB during that stretch. The 28-year-old is now sporting a 4.60 ERA while winning three of his last four decisions. Thompson is projected to start in Atlanta next week.
JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Settles for no-decision Monday Thompson didn't factor in the decision against the Dodgers on Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four over 5.2 innings.
Impact Thompson wasn't dominant Monday (he notched just seven swinging strikes among his 96 pitches), but he held his own against one of baseball's best offenses. The right-hander kept Los Angeles off the scoreboard through four frames before giving up a pair of solo shots in the fifth, and he was in line for the win when he departed in the sixth frame. Thompson has pitched well of late, giving up two or fewer runs in four of his past five appearances. His next start will likely come at home against Arizona this weekend.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not sharp against Rockies Thompson allowed four earned runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out three across three innings Wednesday against the Rockies. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Thompson allowed a single and two doubles to the first three batters he faced in the second frame to account for the majority of the damage. It was the first time that Thompson had allowed more than one earned run in each of his last three starts, and he's maintained a 0.56 ERA and 11:4 K:BB across 16 innings in that span. Overall, Thompson owns a 5.50 ERA in 34.1 frames for the season.
MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Charged with loss Friday Thompson (2-4) allowed a run on five hits and a walk while striking out two in five innings to take the loss Friday against the Cardinals.
Impact Thompson pitched well during Friday's start, but he was forced to settle for the loss since the Pirates' run production didn't come until later in the matchup. The right-hander's outing continued a string of productive starts in which he's allowed just one run on eight hits and four walks while striking out 11 in 16 innings over three starts. Thompson tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Rockies on Wednesday.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nearly no-hits Reds over six frames Thompson moved to 2-3 in the Pirates' 3-1 win Saturday, holding the Reds scoreless over six frames while striking out three and allowing one hit and three walks.
Impact Thompson carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before Brandon Drury broke through with a two-out single. He then induced a Tommy Pham flyout to end the inning before Thompson turned the game over to the Pittsburgh bullpen after an efficient 76-pitch start. Thompson has now held the opposition scoreless over two consecutive starts, with his increased usage of cutters seemingly helping him unlock more success. As Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic notes, Thompson threw 22 cutters during the start and generated nine strikes.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thompson goes 5 2/3 no-hit IP ... without knowing it PITTSBURGH -- Zach Thompson can shove when he’s healthy, too. Thompson flirted with a no-hitter in the Pirates’ 3-1 win over the Reds on Sat...
MAY 15, 2022 • MLB.COM
Zach Thompson dominates, giving Pirates 3-1 win over Reds Zach Thompson has looked like a completely different pitcher since the calendar turned to May. It started with a scoreless relief outing aga...
MAY 15, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Thompson takes no-hitter into sixth as Pirates beat Reds 3-1
Zach Thompson took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Daniel Vogelbach homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati RedsMAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tosses five scoreless frames Thompson allowed two hits over five shutout innings in Sunday's loss to the Reds. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Making his first start since April 29, Thompson turned in his best outing of the year. He coughed up just two singles and hit one batter but never faced much danger through five strong innings of work. He had allowed 16 runs through four starts but has now thrown six scoreless frames over his last two appearances. Thompson lowered his season ERA to 7.08 and he's expected to get a rematch with the Reds at home next week.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Another rough outing Thompson (0-3) gave up four runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three in 4.1 innings Friday against the Padres. He took the loss.
Impact His ERA now sits at 10.05 for the season, and this was the deepest he has gone in any of his four starts this year. Thompson seems like a strong candidate to be replaced in the rotation sooner than later.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
