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Jake Mangum Jake Mangum Nursing hamstring issue
Thu, May 7, 2026, 3:22 PM
Mangum was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Diamondbacks due to left hamstring discomfort, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Mangum was scratched just before first pitch, so he might have tweaked something pregame. The Pirates could have more on his status after the game. |
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Jake Mangum Jake Mangum Late scratch from lineup
Thu, May 7, 2026, 2:44 PM
Mangum was a late scratch from the lineup for Thursday's game in Arizona, Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
Analysis: There's no word yet on the reason for Mangum being pulled from the lineup, but the Pirates should have an update shortly. Billy Cook took over in center field in Mangum's stead. |
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Cam Sanders Cam Sanders Officially recalled
Thu, May 7, 2026, 1:05 PM
The Pirates recalled Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.
Analysis: Sanders joined the Pirates' taxi squad ahead of Wednesday's contest, and he'll now grab a spot on the active roster to make up for the loss of Chris Devenski (illness). Sanders will likely be limited to low-leverage work after allowing four runs in three MLB innings this year and logging a 5.19 ERA and 2.44 WHIP at Indianapolis. |
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Chris Devenski Chris Devenski Placed on IL
Thu, May 7, 2026, 1:03 PM
The Pirates placed Devenski on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to an illness.
Analysis: Devenski would have been eligible to return from his two-game suspension Thursday, but he'll instead spend the next couple of weeks on the injured list due to an undisclosed illness. Cam Sanders was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. |
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Marcell Ozuna Marcell Ozuna Riding pine Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 12:40 PM
Ozuna isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.
Analysis: Ozuna will get a breather after making five consecutive starts, during which he went 6-for-19 with a homer, five RBI and four runs scored. Oneil Cruz will serve as Pittsburgh's designated hitter in Ozuna's place, opening up center field for Jake Mangum. |
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Nick Gonzales Nick Gonzales Sitting down Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 12:37 PM
Gonzales isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game versus Arizona.
Analysis: Gonzales will get a day to reset after going 0-for-10 with three strikeouts across his last three games. His absence will allow Jared Triolo to start at the hot corner and bat seventh. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Idle Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 12:35 PM
Davis isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Davis will step out of the starting nine Thursday after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in Wednesday's contest. Joey Bart will do the catching for starter Mitch Keller. |
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Jared Jones Jared Jones Makes second rehab outing
Wed, May 6, 2026, 8:11 PM
Jones (elbow) allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out two across 3.0 innings and 54 pitches in a rehab outing with Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Jared Greenspan of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Jones threw 35 of his pitches for strikes while sitting at 98.8 mph with his fastball. This marked his second rehab outing, and he also managed to increase his pitch count from 41 to 54. Jones is set to make at least a few more starts before being activated, but the final steps of his recovery look to be on track. |
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Cam Sanders Cam Sanders Joining Pittsburgh's taxi squad
Wed, May 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
Sanders is with the Pirates' taxi squad in Arizona prior to Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: It's not clear what the Pirates' plans are for Sanders, but the 29-year-old right-hander could be deployed out of bullpen at some point during the team's road trip. He's spent the majority of the season in Triple-A but has appeared in three major-league games, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four across three innings. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Resting Tuesday
Tue, May 5, 2026, 5:21 PM
Davis isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks
Analysis: Davis will sit on the bench for a second consecutive game after going just 2-for-15 with a pair of home runs over his last four starts. Joey Bart will start behind the plate and bat eighth. |
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Chris Devenski Chris Devenski Suspension reduced to two games
Tue, May 5, 2026, 11:47 AM
Devenski's suspension for intentionally throwing at Sal Stewart during Saturday's game versus the Reds has been reduced to two games, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Devenski was initially suspended three games, but he's since agreed to a settlement and will begin serving his two-game ban Tuesday. He'll be eligible to return to the active roster for Thursday's series finale in Arizona. |
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Chris Devenski Chris Devenski Suspended three games
Tue, May 5, 2026, 11:15 AM
Devenski has been suspended three games by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing at Sal Stewart during Saturday's game versus the Reds, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Pirates manager Don Kelly was also given a one-game suspension. Devenski has the ability to appeal the ruling, though it's unclear whether he intends to exercise that right. The veteran reliever was called up by Pittsburgh last week and has allowed two runs with a 3:0 K:BB over 2.1 innings. |
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Braxton Ashcraft Braxton Ashcraft Spins career-high 7.2 innings
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:45 PM
Ashcraft took a no-decision Sunday against the Reds, allowing no runs on four hits and two walks in 7.2 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Sunday was the longest start of Ashcraft's career, and he worked very efficiently while tossing 82 pitches. The right-hander has been consistent for the Pirates and fantasy managers alike thus far, pitching at least five innings while giving up two runs or fewer in six of his seven starts. Ashcraft will bring a strong 3.02 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 45:14 K:BB over 41.2 frames into his next scheduled appearance versus the Giants. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Sitting Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:27 PM
Davis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: The No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 First-Year Player Draft will give way to Joey Bart behind the plate. Davis started the last three games and went 2-for-12 with a pair of home runs, a walk, four RBI and an additional run over that stretch. |
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Oneil Cruz Oneil Cruz Scores twice in big win
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:04 PM
Cruz went 2-for-6 with two runs scored and an RBI on Saturday against the Reds.
Analysis: Nearly every hitter in the Pirates' lineup delivered counting stats in a 17-7 win, and Cruz contributed to significant rallies in the first and fourth innings. He's had a mediocre homestand across six games, going 6-for-24 with three RBI and six runs scored. Cruz has had a very impressive start to the season, though his 35.8 percent strikeout rate remains a significant red flag in his skills profile. |
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Brandon Lowe Brandon Lowe Scores three runs
Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:59 PM
Lowe went 1-for-1 with four walks, one RBI and three runs scored Saturday against the Reds.
Analysis: The Pirates walked 11 times as a team Saturday, with Lowe leading the way by drawing four free passes. He also delivered an RBI single in the first frame, and he was ultimately pulled in the seventh inning thanks to a nine-run lead. Lowe has at least one hit in four of his last five games, going 5-for-16 with two RBI and four runs scored in that span. |
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Ryan O'Hearn Ryan O'Hearn Big day against Cincy
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:59 PM
O'Hearn went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 17-7 win over the Reds.
Analysis: The Pirates offense delivered a dominant and balanced performance that saw them hit seven extra-base hits but zero homers, while all nine members of the starting lineup recorded at least one RBI with O'Hearn's six combined runs and RBI tying Marcell Ozuna for the team lead. O'Hearn has three multi-hit performances in the last nine games, and on the season he's slashing .316/.401/.487 with five homers, 20 runs and 24 RBI in 32 contests. |
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Marcell Ozuna Marcell Ozuna Piles up production Saturday
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:51 PM
Ozuna went 3-for-5 with a walk, two doubles, three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 17-7 rout of the Reds.
Analysis: The six combined runs and RBI were a season high for the veteran DH, while the multi-hit performance was Ozuna's first since April 18. It's been a tough start to his first campaign with Pittsburgh, and even after Saturday's effort he's slashing .185/..254/.306 with three homers and 13 RBI in 28 games. |
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Konnor Griffin Konnor Griffin Paces rout with four hits
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:41 PM
Griffin went 4-for-5 with a walk, a double, a triple, a run scored and two runs in Saturday's 17-7 win over the Reds.
Analysis: The rookie shortstop led his team in knocks and tied with Brandon Lowe for the most times on base on an afternoon in which the Pirates piled up 19 hits and 11 free passes. Griffin has hit safely in five straight games, and since turning 20 years old on April 24 he's batting .412 (14-for-34) with four extra-base hits including two homers, as well as three steals, five runs and eight RBI in nine contests. |
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Carmen Mlodzinski Carmen Mlodzinski Fans career-high 10 in second win
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:36 PM
Mlodzinski (2-2) picked up the win in Saturday's 17-7 rout of the Reds, giving up five runs on eight hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out 10.
Analysis: The 10 strikeouts were a career high for Mlodzinski, but he fell short of lasting six innings for the second time this season and was lifted after 101 pitches (67 strikes), including a dominant 40 called or swinging strikes. The right-hander will take a 4.76 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB through 34 innings into his next start, which is set to come on the road next weekend in San Francisco. |
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