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Contreras has 3 hits as Brewers take advantage of sloppy inning by Pirates in 3-2 victory

William Contreras had three hits and the Milwaukee Brewers used one big inning to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2

APRIL 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Pirates face the Brewers leading series 1-0

The Pittsburgh Pirates lead 1-0 in a four-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Statcast hitter analysis: Ryan O'Hearn, Edward Olivares among platoon bats pushing for a full-time role Michael Salfino dives into the Statcast expected stats for hitters to unearth some platoon gems who could be headed for bigger roles.

APRIL 22, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Sox visit the Pirates on 3-game road win streak

The Boston Red Sox visit the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to extend a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Bucs getting big payoff from unheralded Olivares trade This story was excerpted from Alex Stumpf's Pirates Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regula...

APRIL 20, 2024 • MLB.COM

Mets host the Pirates, look to continue home win streak

The New York Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to extend a three-game home winning streak

APRIL 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Pirates visit the Mets to begin 3-game series

The New York Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin a three-game series

APRIL 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies square off against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday

The Philadelphia Phillies face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday

APRIL 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Gets start versus southpaw Olivares is starting in right field and batting fifth in Friday's game in Miami, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Olivares didn't start Opening Day against a lefty, but he gets the nod in the second game with southpaw A.J. Puk on the hill. The left-handed hitting Jack Suwinski has been on the bench for both games.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Edward Olivares makes good first impression, Pirates fall to Twins in first spring training game FORT MYERS, Fla. — A three-run home run by Dalton Shuffield in the bottom of the sixth inning proved to be the difference maker Saturday aft...

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Settles at $1.35 million Olivares signed a $1.35 million contract with the Pirates on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact After slashing .263/.317/.452 with 36 RBI across 385 plate appearances last season with Kansas City, Olivares was traded to Pittsburgh in December. The 27-year-old outfielder boasts an .800 OPS against southpaws since 2021 and figures to be a regular part of Pittsburgh's lineup in 2024.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates finalize deal with Tellez, acquire Olivares from Royals

Rowdy Tellez and the Pirates finalized their $3.2 million, one-year contract as Pittsburgh also acquired outfielder Edward Olivares from the Kansas City Royals for minor league out...

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Swats 12th homer Olivares went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Yankees.

Impact From the start of September, Olivares went 23-for-70 (.329) with six homers, 16 RBI and two stolen bases over 22 games. It was a strong finish to the campaign for the outfielder, who has hit for a decent average at times with little pop. For the season, he slashed .263/.317/.452 with 12 long balls, 11 stolen bases, 36 RBI, 47 runs scored, 23 doubles and four triples across 385 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Olivares isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against the Yankees.

Impact Olivares will step out of the lineup after slugging a two-run home run during Friday's win. Salvador Perez will shift to the DH spot in Olivares' absence while Logan Porter starts behind the dish.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts 11th homer Olivares went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 12-5 win over the Yankees.

Impact Olivares went 13 games without a homer, though he hit .318 (14-for-44) with four doubles and two stolen bases in that span. The 27-year-old's blast came in the first inning as part of a nine-run blitz to begin the contest. He's up to 11 homers, 35 RBI, 46 runs scored, 11 steals and a .264/.318/.447 slash line through 105 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Olivares is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Olivares started four of Kansas City's past five games and will take a seat Tuesday after going 4-for-14 with a double, two walks, two steals, two RBI and two runs during that stretch. Nelson Velazquez will serve as the designated hitter while Kyle Isbel receives a start in the outfield.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Saturday Olivares isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against the Astros.

Impact Despite putting together a four-game hitting streak, Olivares will take a seat to begin Saturday's contest. Nelson Velazquez will serve as Kansas City's designated hitter while Drew Waters starts in right field with Kyle Isbel in center.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up steal in win Olivares went 1-for-2 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 7-5 win over the Astros.

Impact Olivares has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, going 12-for-34 (.353) in that span. The outfielder is seeing steady playing time, albeit not an everyday role, between designated hitter and left field. He's at a .266/.323/.447 slash line with 10 home runs, 11 thefts, 32 RBI, 45 runs scored, 21 doubles and four triples through 100 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Registers 10th steal Olivares went 1-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact Olivares has returned with a vengeance since he was recalled from Triple-A Omaha at the beginning of September. He's gone 17-for-45 (.378) with four home runs and 11 RBI over 14 contests, and he picked up his first steal of the month Wednesday. The outfielder is up to a .264/.318/.444 slash line with 10 homers, 10 thefts, 31 RBI and 44 runs scored over 99 contests this season, though he's also added 21 doubles and four triples across 358 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Olivares is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Olivares will hit the bench for the series opener after he had started in seven of the past eight games while going 8-for-25 with a home run, two doubles, three walks, four RBI and three runs. He'll cede his spot in the lineup to Nelson Velazquez, who will bat out of the cleanup spot as the Royals' designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Olivares will sit Saturday against the Astros.

Impact Olivares hits the bench after a run of six straight starts, a stretch in which he posted a .920 OPS. Nelson Velazquez will take over as the designated hitter Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Olson's home run spree highlights Ben Verlander's team of the week

Braves slugger Matt Olson hit five homers in six days to retake the MLB lead. See who else made Ben Verlander's team of the week.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Matt Olson's home run spree highlights Ben Verlander's team of the week

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson leads Ben's Team of the Week | Flippin' Bats

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Power surge continues Olivares went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact He spoiled Kevin Gausman's shutout bid by taking the right-hander deep in the fifth inning. Olivares has a career-high 10 homers in 91 games on the season, but four of them have come in his last five contests, a stretch in which he's gone 6-for-14 (.429) with seven RBI.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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