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Esmerlyn Valdez providing Pirates with progressive offensive spark | Sporting News Pittsburgh's rookie outfielder became the first in franchise history to club a homer in four straight MLB games.

JUNE 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bucs rookie Valdez makes history with 4th home run in as many games PHILADELPHIA -- Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez isn’t hitting like a rookie. Valdez hammered a two-run homer to left field in the top of the...

JUNE 30 • MLB.COM

Pirates fans are learning Esmerlyn Valdez hype was never loud enough For all the attention given to the Pirates’ young core, Esmerlyn Valdez still arrived in Pittsburgh feeling more like an intriguing power ba...

JUNE 29 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Esmerlyn Valdez Shows Pirates Why They Need His Bat Now PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have gotten production from numerous players in their lineup and right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez is that c...

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

Keeps showing off power Valdez went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Reds.

Impact Valdez checked into the lineup for the third time in Pittsburgh's last four games and continues to make a case for consistent playing time. He began his day with an RBI double in the second inning and then blasted a solo home run in the eighth inning following a lengthy rain delay. Valdez now has a home run in each of his last three appearances and has five long balls across 44 plate appearances to begin his big-league career.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan O'Hearn homers twice, helps Pirates avoid sweep with 9-4 win over Reds

Ryan O’Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Homers in second straight Valdez went 1-for-1 with a solo home run Saturday against the Reds.

Impact Valdez was out of the lineup after starting Pittsburgh's last two games, but he still managed to impact the game. He entered Saturday's contest as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and blasted a go-ahead solo home run, his second straight appearance going yard. Valdez still has a very inconsistent role in the Pittsburgh offense, but his recent performance at the plate could start to earn him playing time over Tyler Callihan.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Eugenio Suárez hits 3-run homer in 9th as Reds rally for 9-7 win over Pirates

Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning that rallied the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Marte's tiebreaking homer in 8th after 4-run inning against Skenes helps Reds beat Pirates 6-4

Pinch-hitter Noelvi Marte hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning after Cincinnati scored four runs off Paul Skenes in the second, and the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pi...

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Ashcraft, Rodriguez, O'Hearn help Pirates rout AL West-leading Mariners 11-1

Braxton Ashcraft pitched six strong innings, batterymate Endy Roriguez drove in three runs and Ryan O’Hearn had three hits to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rout the Seattle Mariners...

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz leaves vs. Mariners in fourth inning with hamstring issue

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz left in the fourth inning against Seattle with discomfort in his left hamstring

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Back up in majors The Pirates recalled Valdez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

Impact Valdez went 2-for-16 with a pair of homers during an earlier stint in the big leagues this season. The Pirates could give Valdez regular chances in the outfield while they deal with the fallout of the Oneil Cruz (hand) injury. Valdez, 22, has slashed .255/.388/.526 with 13 home runs across 237 plate appearances with Indianapolis this season.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Esmerlyn Valdez move quietly reinforces reason Pirates can contend Esmerlyn Valdez's promotion was an exciting surprise for Pittsburgh Pirates fans looking to see the 22-year-old slugger mash under the brigh...

JUNE 8 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Esmerlyn Valdez's first career homer had hilarious Pirates moment with fan negotiation Watch out, Scott Boras. Baseball’s staunchest negotiator is… a kid in the stands in Toronto? Esmerlyn Valdez’s first MLB home run (also his...

MAY 31 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin not in starting lineup vs. Cubs due to right forearm soreness

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin was not in the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs because of right forearm soreness

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Demoted to Indianapolis The Pirates optioned Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

Impact Valdez appeared in five games for the Pirates during his first career stint in the majors, going 2-for-16 with a pair of homers, five total RBI and nine strikeouts. Pittsburgh presumably wasn't satisfied with the 22-year-old's poor strikeout rate, so he'll return to Triple-A while the team brings up utility man Tyler Callihan to fill the open spot on the bench.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Esmerlyn Valdez's homer caps five-run first, Pirates send skidding Cubs to 10th straight loss 12-1

Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the skidding Cubs 12-1 to extend Chicago’s losing streak to 10 games

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez Crushes First PNC Park Home Run PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez has only just begun his major league career, but he's quickly showing he's rea...

MAY 26 • SI.COM

Exiting starting nine Valdez is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Cubs.

Impact Valdez started the first three games for the Pirates upon his promotion and launched his first career hit and home run in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays. However, he will begin Monday's festivities on the bench. Jhostynxon Garcia, Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds will patrol the outfield for Pittsburgh.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates bullpen makes deal, hands over signed bat in swap for rookie outfielder's first HR ball

What’s the cost of a milestone home run ball

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Another potential Pirates call-up who is tearing it up at Triple-A in 2026 The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted Esmerlyn Valdez from Triple-A, coaxing calls for Ronny Simón to join him in the majors.

MAY 24 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Hits first career homer Valdez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Valdez launched his first career major-league home run off Chase Lee in the top of the sixth inning. It also marked the 22-year-old's first career hit, as he's gone just 1-for-8 through his first three games with the Pirates. While he's been substituted for twice, Valdez has started each game for the big club since making his debut Friday.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Esmerlyn Valdez hits first career home run as Pirates beat Blue Jays 4-1 to avoid sweep

Esmerlyn Valdez homered for his first career hit, Spencer Horwitz and Oneil Cruz also connected and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 to avoid a three-game swee...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

What Pirates fans should expect from Esmerlyn Valdez after surprise promotion Esmerlyn Valdez wasn't on anyone's radar this time last year, but a breakout 2025 and huge Arizona Fall League performance has earned the Pi...

MAY 23 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Esmerlyn Valdez, Wilber Dotel reinforce importance of Pirates' Latin American efforts TORONTO – Esmerlyn Valdez paused for a second and smiled wide, eventually nodding his head with an enormous amount of pride. The question wa...

MAY 22 • MLB.COM

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