Pittsburgh Pirates
NEWS
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.
11:34 AM - Cam Sanders (Pit) Pirates optioned Sanders to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
11:31 AM - Rafael Flores (Pit) Pirates optioned Flores to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
10:49 AM - Tyler Callihan (Pit) Pirates optioned Callihan to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:46 AM - Jhostynxon Garcia (Pit) Pirates optioned Garcia to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:47 PM - Paul Skenes (Pit) will start Opening Day against the Mets on March 26.
1:43 PM - Endy Rodriguez (Pit) Pirates optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.
11:28 AM - Noah Davis (Pit) Pirates reassigned Davis to minor-league camp Monday.
11:25 AM - Michael Darrell-Hicks (Pit) Pirates reassigned Darrell-Hicks on Tuesday.
10:34 AM - Evan Sisk (Pit) Pirates optioned Sisk to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
11:19 AM - Dominic Fletcher (Pit) Pirates reassigned Fletcher to minor-league camp Monday.
11:14 AM - Enmanuel Valdez (Pit) Pirates optioned Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
1:38 PM - Carson Fulmer (Pit) (elbow) struck out a batter over two perfect innings of relief Friday in the Pirates' 7-5 win over the Tigers in Grapefruit League play.
11:05 AM - Brandon Lowe (Pit) (back) is starting at second base and batting second in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.
10:25 AM - Jhostynxon Garcia (Pit) has gone 14-for-28 with two home runs, five RBI, nine runs scored and three stolen bases in 12 Grapefruit League games.
10:15 AM - Bubba Chandler (Pit) struck out eight batters over five innings of one-run ball Thursday against Atlanta. He allowed one hit and one walk.
11:52 AM - Brandon Lowe (Pit) was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles due to lower-body tightness, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
4:32 PM - Esmerlyn Valdez (Pit) Pirates optioned Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
4:28 PM - Antwone Kelly (Pit) Pirates optioned Kelly to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
4:26 PM - Thomas Harrington (Pit) Pirates optioned Harrington to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
4:20 PM - Wilber Dotel (Pit) Pirates optioned Dotel to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
4:18 PM - Brandan Bidois (Pit) Pirates optioned Bidois to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
1:48 PM - Jack Brannigan (Pit) Pirates optioned Brannigan (nose) to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
1:44 PM - Ryan Harbin (Pit) Pirates optioned Harbin (lat) to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
11:19 AM - Nick Yorke (Pit) added significant muscle over the offseason and also tweaked his swing in order to create more loft, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:51 AM - Paul Skenes (Pit) manager Don Kelly said he expects Skenes to cover at least three innings in his Grapefruit League start Wednesday versus Atlanta, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:32 AM - Oddanier Mosqueda (Pit) will not throw for a couple weeks due to left forearm inflammation, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
10:28 AM - Ronny Simon (Pit) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Monday that Simon (shoulder) is projected to return to game competition in late March or early April, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
10:25 AM - Jared Jones (Pit) senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Monday that Jones (elbow) should be ready for game action when he's eligible to return from the 60-day injured list in late May, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
10:24 AM - Ryan Harbin (Pit) senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Monday that Harbin has been diagnosed with a lat injury and will be shut down from throwing for six weeks before being re-evaluated, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:17 AM - Jack Brannigan (Pit) will visit a specialist after suffering multiple injuries to the nasal complex when he was struck by a bad hop Sunday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
10:14 AM - Billy Cook (Pit) (hand) made a pair of starts in the Pirates' first three Grapefruit League games over the weekend, going a combined 1-for-5 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base.
9:15 AM - Carson Fulmer (Pit) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Monday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:32 PM - Jack Brannigan (Pit) (face) was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game versus Philadelphia after being hit by a batted ball, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
9:54 AM - Jared Jones (Pit) (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session Friday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
8:30 PM - Jared Triolo (Pit) is expected to start at third base for the Pirates to begin the 2026 season, Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
10:28 AM - Jack Suwinski (Pit) Pirates designated Suwinski for assignment Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
11:47 AM - Thomas Harrington (Pit) (groin) tossed a bullpen session Sunday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
12:10 PM - Endy Rodriguez (Pit) (elbow) took live batting practice against Mitch Keller on Wednesday and appears to be fully cleared for spring training, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
9:10 AM - Marcell Ozuna (Pit) Pirates signed Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million contract Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
1:22 PM - Jose Urquidy (Pit) signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Pirates on Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
3:37 PM - Mike Clevinger (Pit) Pirates signed Clevinger to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
4:19 PM - Jared Jones (Pit) (elbow) said Saturday that he's throwing bullpen sessions twice a week as he continues to work through his rehab program, John Perrotto of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
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