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McCann leads Diamondbacks against the Pirates following 4-hit game

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Pittsburgh Pirates after James McCann had four hits against the Pirates on Tuesday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez returns to Pirates' lineup a night after being hit on the left hand

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie slugger Esmerlyn Valdez is back in the lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks a day after getting hit in the hand by a pitch

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Good to go Tuesday Valdez (hand) will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.

Impact Valdez was forced to exited Monday's series opener after being struck on the left hand by a pitch, but he won't end up missing a start after he underwent medical testing and was diagnosed with a bruise. The 22-year-old is in a bit of a slump, having gone 3-for-16 with six walks and eight strikeouts over his past six games, but he's been a force at the plate overall in July with a 1.043 OPS through 21 contests.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez injury update keeps Ben Cherington's trade deadline plan intact The Pittsburgh Pirates got about the best possible news they could have hoped for on Esmerlyn Valdez after a frightening moment Monday again...

3 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Avoids fracture Valdez was diagnosed with a bruised left hand after medical testing Tuesday showed no fractures, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact After being hit by a pitch on the left hand Monday against the Diamondbacks, the 22-year-old underwent a "battery" of tests Tuesday and appears to have avoided a serious injury. Valdez should be considered day-to-day, though it's unclear if he'll be able to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's contest.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates News: Esmerlyn Valdez injury concern, trade for Orioles outfielder, Josh Harrison The Pittsburgh Pirates are awaiting more information on rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez after he exited Monday night’s 3-2 win over the Ar...

4 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

To undergo imaging Tuesday Valdez (hand) is expected to undergo more imaging Tuesday, Kevin Gorman of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Valdez left Monday's game against Arizona after being hit by a pitch in the series opener, and the team failed to provide much of an update following his departure. He was presumably sent for X-rays immediately after exiting, though the club evidently wants to send him for further scans Tuesday morning. Valdez can be considered day-to-day until more information comes to light.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe's 10th-inning hit rallies the Pirates over the Diamondbacks 3-2

Brandon Lowe singled home Billy Cook in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez Leaves Game After Hit By Pitch PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt with a number of injuries and may have yet another one to deal with. Pirates right fielder Es...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Exits game after HBP Valdez was removed during the fourth inning of Monday's game against the Diamondbacks after he was hit by a pitch on the wrist, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Valdez was plunked by a 91 mph fastball from Merrill Kelly in the fourth frame and was in visible pain. Valdez walked off the field with trainers, and the Pirates should have an update on his wrist injury once he undergoes further tests. He was replaced by Jared Triolo, who has taken over at shorstop with Jacob Gonzalez moving to first base and Tyler Callihan shifting to right field.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Esmerlyn Valdez must make one adjustment to prove Pirates breakout is real Esmerlyn Valdez has already proven that his power belongs in the major leagues. Now comes the harder part: proving pitchers won’t eventually...

4 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Smacks 14th homer Valdez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, two runs scored and two RBI on Sunday against the Cubs.

Impact Valdez continued to power the Pirates' offense, first delivering a solo home run in the second inning and then an RBI single three frames later. He continues to have an extreme boom-or-bust profile, as he's struck out at a 38.9 percent clip since the start of July. On the other hand, he has eight home runs, 24 RBI and 16 runs scored across 20 games in that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan O'Hearn hits a grand slam on his 33rd birthday to lead Pirates to 8-7 victory over Cubs

Ryan O’Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-7 to avoid being swept in the three-game series

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Crow-Armstrong leads Cubs against the Pirates following 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Pete Crow-Armstrong had four hits against the Pirates on Saturday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates News: Esmerlyn Valdez streak, Spencer Horwitz rehab assignment, former pitcher DFA'd Esmerlyn Valdez’s torrid start to his major-league career has somehow continued to fly somewhat under the radar during the Pittsburgh Pirate...

JULY 22 • RUMBUNTER.COM

New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in game 2 of series

The New York Yankees lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Meet the Pirates rookie whose historic power numbers have pushed Pittsburgh into playoff contention | Sporting News Esmerlyn Valdez has gone from obscurity to rookie sensation for the Pirates.

JULY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yankees play the Pirates leading series 1-0

The New York Yankees lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homers twice and drives in 5 as Yankees sink Pirates 8-5 after benches clear

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the New York Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirat...

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Pirates rookie just proved how bad Guardians offense is with power surge Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez continued his hot start to his season with a two-homer series against the Guardians.

JULY 20 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Yankees start 3-game series with the Pirates

The New York Yankees begin a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez continues strong start to big league career

Esmerlyn Valdez's strong start to his major league career is showing no signs of slowing down

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Homers again in win Valdez went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks and two RBI in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Guardians.

Impact Valdez had a classic three-true-outcomes game, walking twice and striking out twice before launching a two-run shot in the ninth inning. The 22-year-old is now riding a seven-game hitting streak, going deep six times with 15 RBI and eight runs scored during that span. He's slashing a ridiculous .305/.373/.733 with 12 homers, 32 RBI and 23 runs scored across his first 118 major-league plate appearances.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Skenes strikes out 8 in 7 innings as Pirates roll to 7-1 win over Guardians

Paul Skenes allowed one run and struck out eight in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Guardians and Pirates play, winner secures 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 19 • Associated Press

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McCann leads Diamondbacks against the Pirates following 4-hit game

Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez returns to Pirates' lineup a night after being hit on the left hand

Brandon Lowe's 10th-inning hit rallies the Pirates over the Diamondbacks 3-2

Ryan O'Hearn hits a grand slam on his 33rd birthday to lead Pirates to 8-7 victory over Cubs

Crow-Armstrong leads Cubs against the Pirates following 4-hit game

New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in game 2 of series

Yankees play the Pirates leading series 1-0

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homers twice and drives in 5 as Yankees sink Pirates 8-5 after benches clear

Yankees start 3-game series with the Pirates

Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez continues strong start to big league career

Skenes strikes out 8 in 7 innings as Pirates roll to 7-1 win over Guardians

Guardians and Pirates play, winner secures 3-game series