GREGORY POLANCO NEWS

Narváez, García, Peterson lead Brewers to 11th straight win

Omar Narváez had five hits, Avisaíl García drove in five runs and Jace Peterson added four RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers rolled to their 11th straight victory, 11-2 over the Pittsb...

JULY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains out of lineup Polanco (hip) isn't starting Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Polanco will be out of the lineup for a third straight game due to right hip inflammation, but he appeared as a pinch hitter Friday and could be available off the bench once again Saturday. Jared Oliva will start in right field and bat eighth.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ponce scheduled to start as Pittsburgh hosts Milwaukee

The Brewers will start Eric Lauer on Saturday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Cody Ponce

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Out once again Polanco (hip) is sitting Friday's game against the Brewers but could be available off the bench, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact The Pirates haven't indicated whether Polanco will return to the lineup Saturday, or if he'll definitely be available as a substitution during Friday's contest. A trip to the injured list remains possible for the 29-year-old. Jared Oliva starts in right field Friday.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Pirates RF Gregory Polanco (batting .195)... - The Athletic Pirates RF Gregory Polanco (batting .195) hasn't been in the lineup the past two games against RHP starters. Pirates called up OF Jared Oliv...

JULY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dealing with hip inflammation Polanco has been out of the lineup the last two games due to inflammation in his right hip, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Polanco has been dealing with aggravation in his hip for some time according to manager Derek Shelton. However, the pain apparently has progressed to the point that Polanco is no longer able to play through it. It's not clear whether a stint on the injured list will be required.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Thursday Polanco is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Brewers.

Impact Polanco is 2-for-19 with two homers over his past seven appearances and finds himself on the bench for the second consecutive day. Ben Gamel will shift to right field while Ka'ai Tom starts in left.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Polanco is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Pittsburgh is wrapping up its road series in Colorado with a day game after a night game, so Polanco looks to be receiving a veteran's day off before the Pirates return home for a four-game series with the Brewers this weekend. Ben Gamel will draw the start in right field in place of Polanco.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Sunday Polanco went 1-for-4 with a walk and his ninth homer in Sunday's 7-2 win over St. Louis.

Impact Not only did he homer for the second straight game, but he also went deep to the opposite field -- a good sign for the 29-year-old. Polanco struck out three times Sunday, giving him a 30.3 strikeout rate for 2021. He's slashing just .202/.274/.371, but he has a sneaky seven stolen bases and begins a three-game series in Colorado on Monday.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kranick goes 5 perfect innings in MLB debut, Bucs top Cards

Max Kranick pitched five perfect innings in his major league debut before a 64-minute rain delay forced him from the game, and the Pittsburgh Pirates went on to beat the St. Louis...

JUNE 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Goes deep against Cardinals Polanco went 1-for-4 with a home run in Saturday's loss against the Cardinals.

Impact Polanco launched his eighth homer of the season in the fourth inning off Adam Wainwright, but that'd be all the offense Pittsburgh would muster in the entire contest. The veteran outfielder is hitting just .201 on the season, though, so he can't be trusted as a reliable offensive performer on a game-to-game basis.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright helps Cardinals end 5-game skid, tops Pirates 3-1

Adam Wainwright pitched into the seventh inning, Paul Goldschmidt and Paul DeJong hit solo home runs and the St. Louis Cardinals ended a five-game losing streak, beating the Pittsb...

JUNE 26, 2021 • Associated Press

On bench against lefty again Polanco will sit against southpaw Kwang Hyun Kim and the Cardinals on Friday.

Impact Polanco wasn't being platooned earlier in the year, but he's now been on the bench against four of the last five lefties the Pirates have faced. He's hitting just .201/.273/.348 on the year, so he's not exactly making a strong case for everyday at-bats. Phillip Evans will be the right fielder Friday.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor RBI single in 7th, Indians avoid sweep vs Pirates

Josh Naylor foiled Pittsburgh’s strategy with an RBI single in the seventh inning, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Pirates 2-1

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Sits against lefty Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Impact With a southpaw (Sam Hentges) on the mound for Cleveland, the lefty-hitting Polanco will check out of the lineup following a stretch of four straight starts, during which he went 3-for-14 with a home run and two stolen bases. Phillip Evans will get a start in right field in place of Polanco.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flashes power, speed in win Polanco went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a stolen base in Friday's 11-10 win over Cleveland.

Impact The outfielder got the fireworks started in the first inning by taking J.C. Mejia deep, Polanco's seventh homer of the year, and he later added his seventh steal. Despite his solid power/speed numbers, the 29-year-old continues to lag in other categories -- he hasn't had a multi-hit game in June, slashing a woeful .163/.204/.286 through 14 games on the month.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quantrill expected to start for the Indians against Pirates

The Indians will start Cal Quantrill on Saturday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Wil Crowe

JUNE 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Ke’Bryan Hayes, Gregory Polanco help Pirates snap 10-game skid, hold off Cleveland comeback Pittsburgh snapped long losing streak, using a 5-run first to build a 10-run lead and then hung on from there Friday night against visiting...

JUNE 19, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Pirates snap 10-game skid, hold on to beat Indians 11-10

Gregory Polanco hit a two-run homer in a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates nearly squandered a 10-run lead before holding on to beat the Cleveland Indians 11-10, sna...

JUNE 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Sits against southpaw Polanco will sit against lefty Jon Lester and the Nationals on Monday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Polanco had started against five of the six lefties the Pirates faced from May 20 through June 5, but it looks as though he might be slipping into a platoon role. He's now been on the bench against the last two southpaws to pitch against the Pirates, with Phillip Evans serving as the right fielder on both occasions.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers win 7-4 by capitalizing on Pirates' control problems

Christian Yelich hit a bases-loaded double and Pittsburgh relievers issued three consecutive bases-loaded walks in a five-run seventh inning that helped the Milwaukee Brewers beat...

JUNE 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes seat Thursday Polanco isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Polanco had gone 1-for-11 with an RBI and three strikeouts across the last three games. Phillip Evans will shift to right field while Ka'ai Tom starts in left field.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stallings' hit lifts Pirates, Marlins' 8th loss in row

Jacob Stallings hit a game-ending single in the 12th inning that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over Miami 8-7 and extended the Marlins’ longest losing streak in six years to eight...

JUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Swipes bag in win Polanco went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a stolen base in Friday's 9-2 win over Miami.

Impact Polanco restored Pittsburgh's lead by plating Adam Frazier in the third inning. Through 172 plate appearances, Polanco is slashing a meager .212/.285/.364 this year. He's added five home runs, five stolen bases, 16 RBI and 16 runs scored in 45 games.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Hayes homers to lead Pirates to 9-2 win over Marlins

Rookie Ke’Bryan Hayes homered for the second game in a row since being activated from the injured list and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-2 victory over...

JUNE 5, 2021 • Associated Press