Pittsburgh Pirates
NEWS
7:32 PM - Spencer Horwitz (Pit) was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers due to neck discomfort.
6:07 PM - Brandon Lowe (Pit) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers due to left knee discomfort, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
8:00 PM - Jhostynxon Garcia (Pit) Indianapolis placed Garcia on its 7-day injured list Friday due to lower-back tightness, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
5:40 PM - Bryan Reynolds (Pit) went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Rays.
5:25 PM - Mitch Keller (Pit) (2-1) notched the win Sunday against the Rays, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks in seven innings. He struck out five.
12:30 PM - Ryan O'Hearn (Pit) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
12:26 PM - Brandon Lowe (Pit) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
12:23 PM - Henry Davis (Pit) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
11:51 AM - Cam Sanders (Pit) Pirates optioned Sanders to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:48 AM - Wilber Dotel (Pit) Pirates recalled Dotel from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:38 PM - Nick Gonzales (Pit) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.
2:34 PM - Joey Bart (Pit) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.
9:28 AM - Spencer Horwitz (Pit) went 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a walk Friday against the Rays.
9:22 AM - Konnor Griffin (Pit) went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base Friday against the Rays.
2:07 PM - Jose Urquidy (Pit) Pirates optioned Urquidy to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
11:37 AM - Yohan Ramirez (Pit) went one inning allowing one run on one hit while striking out two batters in an extra-inning 8-7 loss to Washington on Thursday.
11:09 AM - Cam Sanders (Pit) Pirates recalled Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
12:03 PM - Anthony Solometo (Pit) is sidelined at Double-A Altoona with recurring left shoulder discomfort, Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
11:58 AM - Mike Clevinger (Pit) is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks after being diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his right knee, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.
11:54 AM - Jared Triolo (Pit) (knee) is scheduled to resume running the bases next week, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.
10:36 AM - Joey Bart (Pit) will start at catcher and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Nationals.
10:33 AM - Henry Davis (Pit) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Nationals.
10:28 AM - Ryan O'Hearn (Pit) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Nationals.
10:25 AM - Bryan Reynolds (Pit) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Nationals.
3:02 PM - Konnor Griffin (Pit) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Nationals.
2:04 PM - Carmen Mlodzinski (Pit) is expected to cover the bulk of the innings in relief behind opening pitcher Mason Montgomery in Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
9:43 AM - Mike Clevinger (Pit) is on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Indianapolis with an undisclosed injury, Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
5:15 PM - Nick Yorke (Pit) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
5:13 PM - Henry Davis (Pit) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Washington.
10:38 AM - Mason Montgomery (Pit) has earned one win and three holds while posting a 7.11 ERA, 2.05 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB over 6.1 innings in seven appearances for the Pirates this season.
4:52 PM - Jared Jones (Pit) general manager Ben Cherington said that Jones (elbow) made use of all of his pitches during his most recent live batting practice session April 6, MLB.com reports.
3:25 PM - Marcell Ozuna (Pit) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
2:20 PM - Evan Sisk (Pit) Pirates recalled Sisk from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
2:19 PM - Hunter Barco (Pit) Pirates optioned Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:26 PM - Joey Bart (Pit) will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Cubs.
2:23 PM - Nick Gonzales (Pit) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
2:20 PM - Henry Davis (Pit) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
10:05 AM - Nick Yorke (Pit) went 3-for-4 with a double and a walk Saturday against the Cubs.
9:55 AM - Konnor Griffin (Pit) went 1-for-5 with a stolen base Saturday against the Cubs.
7:09 AM - Oneil Cruz (Pit) went 4-for-5 with a walk, a double, a run scored and three stolen bases in Saturday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Cubs.
7:05 AM - Dennis Santana (Pit) gave up one run on one hit and two walks in the ninth inning Saturday, blowing his first save of the season in a 4-3 extra-innings win over the Cubs. He failed to strike out a batter.
7:01 AM - Braxton Ashcraft (Pit) didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Cubs, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out nine.
1:15 PM - Nick Gonzales (Pit) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
6:39 PM - Chris Devenski (Pit) (head) was activated from the 7-day injured list by Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Anthony Murphy of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
6:03 PM - Bryan Reynolds (Pit) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 2-0 win over the Cubs.
5:54 PM - Dennis Santana (Pit) struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his first save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Cubs.
5:50 PM - Carmen Mlodzinski (Pit) didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 2-0 win over the Cubs, allowing six hits and three walks over 5.1 scoreless innings. He struck out two.
11:44 AM - Brandon Lowe (Pit) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.
9:38 AM - Enmanuel Valdez (Pit) Pirates outrighted Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.
5:26 PM - Nick Yorke (Pit) went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Padres.
5:18 PM - Mitch Keller (Pit) didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Padres, allowing three hits and a walk over six scoreless innings. He struck out four.
10:53 AM - Marcell Ozuna (Pit) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
10:45 AM - Henry Davis (Pit) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
10:44 AM - Konnor Griffin (Pit) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Padres.
9:15 AM - Konnor Griffin (Pit) signed a nine-year, $140 million contract extension with the Pirates on Wednesday.
5:16 PM - Marcell Ozuna (Pit) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.
3:51 PM - Isaac Mattson (Pit) allowed two hits while striking out two in one inning on Monday in a 5-0 loss to the Padres.
5:01 PM - Konnor Griffin (Pit) will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Padres.
4:57 PM - Jake Mangum (Pit) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.
7:59 PM - Ryan O'Hearn (Pit) went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and four RBI in Sunday's game against the Orioles.
5:04 PM - Braxton Ashcraft (Pit) (1-1) earned the win Sunday against the Orioles, allowing one run on four hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out eight.
1:12 PM - Marcell Ozuna (Pit) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles
12:01 PM - Billy Cook (Pit) Pirates recalled Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
11:29 AM - Jared Triolo (Pit) Pirates placed Triolo on the 10-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to April 4, due to a patellar tendon injury in his right knee, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
2:53 PM - Jared Triolo (Pit) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Baltimore.
2:51 PM - Henry Davis (Pit) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.
11:33 AM - Enmanuel Valdez (Pit) Pirates designated Valdez for assignment Friday.
5:39 PM - Billy Cook (Pit) Pirates optioned Cook to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.
4:44 PM - Oneil Cruz (Pit) went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Reds.
4:41 PM - Gregory Soto (Pit) struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday during the Pirates' 8-3 win over the Reds.
4:37 PM - Paul Skenes (Pit) (1-1) picked up the win in Wednesday's 8-3 victory over the Reds, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out five.
10:45 AM - Ryan O'Hearn (Pit) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Cincinnati.
10:41 AM - Brandon Lowe (Pit) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati.
8:25 AM - Gregory Soto (Pit) allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning during Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Reds. He struck out one.
8:20 AM - Oneil Cruz (Pit) went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and a third run scored in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Reds.
8:14 AM - Bubba Chandler (Pit) didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Reds, giving up an unearned run over 4.1 no-hit innings. He walked six and struck out six.
3:54 PM - Oneil Cruz (Pit) will start in center field and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Reds.
3:49 PM - Henry Davis (Pit) is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Reds.
3:43 PM - Jared Triolo (Pit) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Cincinnati.
6:32 PM - Ronny Simon (Pit) (shoulder) has reached base six times and stolen a base in his first two games with Triple-A Indianapolis.
6:44 PM - Carmen Mlodzinski (Pit) did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Mets, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks with eight strikeouts over 4.1 innings.
6:19 PM - Brandon Lowe (Pit) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Mets.
12:52 PM - Spencer Horwitz (Pit) will start at first base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Mets.
12:50 PM - Marcell Ozuna (Pit) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
12:34 PM - Oneil Cruz (Pit) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.
12:32 PM - Henry Davis (Pit) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.
7:23 PM - Brandon Lowe (Pit) went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Thursday's 11-7 loss against the Mets.
6:36 PM - Paul Skenes (Pit) (0-1) took the loss Thursday against the Mets, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning.
4:35 PM - Joe La Sorsa (Pit) Sorsa will remain in the Pittsburgh organization and will accept an assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis after going unclaimed off waivers Wednesday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
12:25 PM - Gregory Soto (Pit) manager Don Kelly indicated Monday that Soto is in the mix to see save opportunities this season, Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
12:16 PM - Dennis Santana (Pit) manager Don Kelly indicated Monday that Santana will not be the only reliever he uses for save opportunities, Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
11:08 AM - Jared Triolo (Pit) manager Don Kelly said Sunday that he plans to use Triolo as the team's everyday shortstop to begin the season, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. "Just feel like he's been so good at short in his limited time last year," Kelly said of Triolo. "He's good anywhere you put him. But just felt like being a shortstop, having him there when he's on the field is really important."
10:53 AM - Nick Gonzales (Pit) manager Don Kelly said Sunday that Gonzales is slated to see most of his playing time at third base to begin the season, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
9:09 AM - Jose Urquidy (Pit) has made the Pirates' Opening Day roster, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
9:06 AM - Hunter Barco (Pit) has made the Pirates' Opening Day roster, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
9:00 AM - Mike Clevinger (Pit) Pirates reassigned Clevinger to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:46 PM - Carmen Mlodzinski (Pit) Pirates announced that Mlodzinski will start the team's third game of the season next Sunday against the Mets at Citi Field, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
1:08 PM - Chris Devenski (Pit) Pirates reassigned Devenski (head) to minor-league camp Sunday.
1:04 PM - Carson Fulmer (Pit) Pirates reassigned Fulmer to minor-league camp Sunday.
1:02 PM - Alika Williams (Pit) Pirates reassigned Williams to minor-league camp Sunday.
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