GREG ALLEN NEWS

Hits rare home run Allen went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact Allen launched a first-pitch fastball from Logan Gilbert over the right field wall to begin the fourth to pad the Yankees' lead to 7-0. It was his first home run and first RBI since being added to the roster May 20. The 30-year-old now has three hits in 12 plate appearances with two of the three hits going for extra bases. He'll continue to provide outfield depth for manager Aaron Boone and could see a brief uptick in playing time until Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) can return from the injured list.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact off the bench Allen went 1-for-1 with a triple, a run scored and a steal in Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Reds.

Impact Allen made his Yankees debut as a pinch runner for Jake Bauers in the seventh inning before nabbing his first stolen base and scoring on Anthony Volpe's two-out double. Allen would then rip a triple in his lone at-bat in the eighth. The 30-year-old outfielder slashed a respectable .250/.407/.388 while going a perfect 23-for-23 on stolen base attempts in 37 Triple-A games this season. He won't likely see many at-bats in a deep New York lineup, but he could provide a boost as a speed option off the bench.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees designate struggling OF Aaron Hicks for assignment

The Yankees made the move to make room for outfielder Greg Allen, who was acquired in a trade with Boston on Friday.

MAY 20, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Added to New York's roster Allen signed a major-league contract with the Yankees on Saturday.

Impact Allen will replace Aaron Hicks on the major-league roster after Hicks was designated for assignment Saturday. Allen was acquired via trade from the Red Sox on Friday and he'll quickly join the Yankees in Cincinnati. The switch hitter has yet to appear in a major-league contest this season, but he's produced a respectable .250 average with two homers, 16 RBI and 25 runs with an eye-popping 23 stolen bases over 116 at-bats with Triple-A Worcester in 2023.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Pinstripes The Red Sox traded Allen to the Yankees on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Allen had a brief stint with New York in 2021, recording an .849 OPS through 48 plate appearances. The 30-year-old outfielder currently holds a .250/.407/.388 slash line through 151 plate appearances in Triple-A and will likely remain an organizational depth piece for the Yankees.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to open market Allen elected free agency Oct. 6.

Impact The 29-year-old switch-hitting outfielder will presumably have to settle for a minor-league deal in free agency this winter. He logged 134 plate appearances with Pittsburgh in 2022, slashing .186/.260/.271.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols hits 701st homer, Flaherty pitches Cards past Pirates

Albert Pujols hit his 701st home run, Jack Flaherty allowed one run in six innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains in organization Allen cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Allen lost his spot on the Pirates' 40-man roster Monday after he hit just .186 with two homers, 17 runs, eight RBI and eight steals over 46 major-league games this year. However, he went unclaimed on waivers and will stay in the organization.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suwinski double keys 4-run 7th, Pirates beat Reds 8-3

Jack Suwinski hit a two-run double to key a four-run seventh inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Cincinnati Reds 8-3

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Cast off 40-man roster Allen was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Monday.

Impact Allen lost out on regular playing time recently, and he was in the lineup just eight times over the first 23 games in September. He hit just .186 with two homers, 17 runs, eight RBI and eight stolen bases over 46 games this season and will lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Miguel Andujar was added to the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oviedo cruises through 7, Pirates top Cubs 6-0 to end skid

Johan Oviedo tied his career high with seven strikeouts in seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 to snap an eight-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Pujols' 697th HR, moves into 4th, rallies Cards over Pirates

Albert Pujols hit his 697th home run, moving past Alex Rodriguez into fourth place on the career list and doing it in dramatic fashion with a ninth-inning drive that rallied the St...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Gibson, Castellanos lead Phillies to sixth straight victory

Kyle Gibson pitched seven innings of six-hit ball, and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 for their sixth straight victory

AUGUST 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Sitting Monday Allen will sit Monday against Atlanta.

Impact Allen will get a day off Monday after he went 3-for-8 with three runs and three walks in the three-game series with the Reds. Bligh Madris will slide over to right field while Michael Chavis enters the lineup at first base and bats fifth in the series opener.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bases Allen went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two stolen bases in Friday's 5-4 win over the Reds.

Impact Allen singled and stole a pair of bags in the fifth inning before singling and scoring a run in the seventh. It was just his second multi-hit performance through 23 MLB games this season. He's slashing .183/.256/.268 with six steals and 10 runs scored.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis' bases-loaded single in 9th puts Pirates over Reds

Michael Chavis hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth to cap a two-run rally and lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Gets day off Allen is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Allen started the last six games for the Pirates, but he went just 5-for-22 (.227) over that span, so manager Derek Shelton decided it was time for a day off. Bligh Madris will join the lineup in Allen's place.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Webb stars as Giants beat slumping Pirates 2-0

Logan Webb struck out nine in eight sparkling innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0

AUGUST 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Goes yard in loss Allen went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Giants.

Impact Allen's seventh-inning blast got the Pirates within a run, but that was as close as they got. The outfielder hasn't done much in the majors this year, but he secured his first multi-hit effort and his first homer Friday. For the season, he's slashing .189/.246/.302 with five RBI, eight runs scored, three stolen bases and three doubles through 57 plate appearances. He's likely to offer more speed than power while holding down a fairly steady role as a fourth outfielder.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodon stays sharp at home, leads Giants past Pirates 5-3

Carlos Rodon allowed two runs over six innings, Mike Yastrzemski drove in three runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3

AUGUST 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks blow open close game in 7th to beat Pirates 9-3

Emmanuel Rivera homered and hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to help blow open a close game as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3

AUGUST 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Swipes second bag Allen went 1-for-3 with a double and a stolen base Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Allen was in the lineup for the fifth time in the last six games and managed to swipe his second bag of the season. He has only seven hits across 45 at-bats this season, though he should be a strong source of stolen bases if he continues to get consistent playing time.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castro ditches phone, brings bat, Pirates beat D-backs 6-4

Rodolfo Castro had two hits to spark the offense one night after a smartphone faux pas, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4

AUGUST 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde ejected against Pirates

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been ejected from Baltimore's game against Pittsburgh

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates rally by scuffling Brewers once again in 5-4 victory

Bryan Reynolds raced home on a wild pitch with one out in the 10th inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 to complete a three-game sweep

AUGUST 4, 2022 • Associated Press