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Woodruff dominates, Brewers beat Pirates for 3-game sweep

Brandon Woodruff pitched hitless ball into the sixth inning, Rowdy Tellez homered for the second straight day and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for a three-...

APRIL 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Sitting versus lefty Gamel is not in the lineup for Monday's game at Milwaukee.

Impact Gamel started the past five games, including two starts against left-handed pitchers, but will head to the bench Monday with southpaw Eric Lauer pitching for Milwaukee. Jake Marisnick will start in left field and bat seventh in his place.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steals first bag Gamel went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a steal in Sunday's 5-3 win over Washington.

Impact Gamel singled and stole second in the fifth inning before knocking an RBI single in the sixth. He's now 6-for-22 with five RBI over his last seven outings. The veteran outfielder is sporting a .231/.375/.385 slash line through 32 plate appearances.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis leads Pirates to comeback win over Nationals

Michael Chavis drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 and take the four-game series

APRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Chavis' three hits power Pirates to 6-4 win over Nationals

Michael Chavis capped a three-hit night with a leadoff triple in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 6-4

APRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Reynolds, Vogelbach power Pirates to 9-4 win over Nationals

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run home run after settling his arbitration case with $13.5 million, two-year contract, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates overcome a three-run deficit to beat...

APRIL 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Homers in victory Gamel went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, a walk and two runs in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.

Impact Gamel took Kyle Hendricks deep in the bottom of the first inning, scoring Ke'Bryan Hayes and Yoshi Tsutsugo while giving the Pirates a 3-1 lead. He later walked and then scored on a Kevin Newman triple in the third inning. The long ball and three RBI were his firsts of the season as he's taken over an everyday starting outfielder for the Pirates in 2022.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gamel 3-run homer, Hayes' 4 hits lift Pirates over Cubs 6-2

Ben Gamel hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ke’Bryan Hayes went 4 for 4 a day after getting a big contract and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 for a two-g...

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Ben Gamel, Ke'Bryan Hayes fuel offense as Pirates take win over Cubs Former red-bearded Pirate Colin Moran made a habit of homering in home openers, doing so in three straight seasons from 2018-2020. Perhaps t...

APRIL 13, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

On bench Tuesday Gamel will sit Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact Gamel started the first three games of the season in left field but will hit the bench against lefty Drew Smyly here. He started against southpaw Steven Matz on Sunday, however, indicating that he may have more than just a platoon role. Jake Marisnick will take over in left field Tuesday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws leadoff assignment Gamel will bat leadoff and start in left field in Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact He'll slot atop the order for the first time all season after hitting no higher than sixth in any of Pittsburgh's first three games while going a collective 2-for-8 with a double, two walks and two runs. Gamel looks as though he'll play regularly against right-handed pitching to begin the season, but he may not permanently stick as the club's table setter. Monday's leadoff assignment may just be a byproduct of Yoshi Tsutsugo and Kevin Newman receiving the day off.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Gamel has a larger role — and a kid — but isn't about to change his approach with the Pirates Ben Gamel has a new role and is a new dad, but he’s keeping the same old approach, which the Pirates love. —

APRIL 2, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates spring training: Ben Gamel enjoys magical moment with homer Ben Gamel homered and then left for Jacksonville to witness the birth of his first child.

MARCH 22, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Dad strength: Gamel homers in last at-bat before daughter's birth BRADENTON, Fla. -- A home run in the afternoon. A newborn baby in the evening. For Ben Gamel, there will be few days more memorable than thi...

MARCH 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Towering Pirates shortstop Cruz aiming for big league spot

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is hoping to turn last season's cameo into a full-time gig

MARCH 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Source: Pirates avoid arbitration by signing Ben Gamel to $1.8 million deal The Pirates avoided arbitration with outfielder Ben Gamel by signing him to a $1.8 million deal, plus incentives, on Monday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Avoids arbitration Gamel agreed to a one-year, $1.8 million contract with the Pirates on Monday, avoiding arbitration, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gamel appeared in 122 games with Cleveland and Pittsburgh during the 2021 campaign and slashed .247/.347/.388 with eight homers, 43 runs, 26 RBI and three stolen bases. He served mainly in the strong side of a platoon last year and won't require arbitration ahead of the 2022 season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates claim outfielder Greg Allen off waivers from Yankees

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed outfielder Greg Allen off waivers from the New York Yankees

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Reynolds' four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds

Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average above

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Sits against southpaw Gamel isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Gamel will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last four games with left-hander Justin Steele on the mound for the Cubs. Anthony Alford will start in left field and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games

Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Day off Monday Gamel is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact Gamel hits the bench with lefty Reiver Sanmartin on the mound for Cincinnati. Anthony Alford starts in left field.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Gamel will sit Saturday against the Phillies.

Impact Gamel owns an .874 OPS over his last 15 games but will get a rest after going hitless Friday. Anthony Alford and Cole Tucker will serve as the corner outfielders.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Gamel is out of the lineup versus the Phillies on Thursday.

Impact It's the second consecutive game on the bench for the 29-year-old. Overall, he has registered at least one hit in 11 of his last 13 starts. Anthony Alford will take over in left field and bat fifth versus Aaron Nola on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Wednesday Gamel isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Reds, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gamel went 3-for-12 with a home run, a double, two runs and two RBI across the last three games. Anthony Alford will take his place in left field and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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