MARK MATHIAS NEWS

Sent to Triple-A Mathias was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact As the Pirates thin their major-league roster out ahead of Opening Day, Mathias will make his way to Indianapolis. The 28-year-old produced a .222 average with a double, two RBI, a run scored and two stolen bases over 18 at-bats in eight games this spring. After signing a contract with the Pirates this offseason, Mathias will have to prove himself at the Triple-A level before he'll get a shot at the big leagues.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'He's in competition': What might the Pirates have in versatile new acquisition Mark Mathias? Mark Mathias can play a bunch of positions, but whether he makes the Pirates roster depends on how well he’s able to hit.

MARCH 16, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Could get starts at keystone Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Tuesday that Mathias is in consideration for starts at second base, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Mathias was just acquired from the Rangers last Wednesday for a player to be named later and has already made a strong impression during his short time in Pirates camp. Shelton noted that the second base competition is wide open at the moment and also suggested that Mathias could be an option in the corner outfield. The 28-year-old put up an .825 OPS in 91 major-league plate appearances last season between Milwaukee and Texas.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Levi Weaver: The PTBNL from Pittsburgh for Mark Mathias is... - The Athletic The PTBNL from Pittsburgh for Mark Mathias is RHP Ricky Devito. Meanwhile, here’s the next round of guys sent to minor-league camp (with ass...

MARCH 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rangers Trade Mark Mathias to Pirates Inside the Rangers keeps up with MLB news as baseball gets closer to the 2023 regular season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pirates acquire INF/OF Mark Mathias from Rangers The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder/outfielder Mark Mathias from the Texas Rangers on Wednesday for a player to be named later.

MARCH 8, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Rob Biertempfel: Newest Pirate Mark Mathias was CLE 3rd-round... - The Athletic Newest Pirate Mark Mathias was CLE 3rd-round pick in 2015. In minors, he mostly played 2B & 3B. In majors, he's played 17 g at DH and 10 in...

MARCH 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dealt to Bucs The Pirates acquired Mathias from the Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for a player to be named later.

Impact Texas moved Mathias off its 40-man roster over the weekend, but the 28-year-old utility man was quickly able to find a new organization. Mathias hit well at the Triple-A level and down the stretch with Texas last season, but his track record suggests that his hot run at the plate is unlikely to carry over into 2023. He'll compete for a reserve role with the rebuilding Pirates.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Pirates have aquired INF/OF Mark Mathias from... - The Athletic Pirates have aquired INF/OF Mark Mathias from the Rangers for a player to be named. To make room on 40-man roster, RHP Max Kranick was trans...

MARCH 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why the Rangers signed Will Smith and designated Mark Mathias for assignment The Rangers needed a lefty reliever, but it was still surprising to see Mathias become the odd man out considering his offensive production.

MARCH 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bumped from 40-man roster Mathias was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Lefty reliever Will Smith was brought in on a one-year deal and Mathias was the roster casualty. While he's 28 years old and lacks a defensive home, Mathias hit six home runs in just 91 plate appearances in the majors last year, so he could draw interest on waivers.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Spring Training Preview: Mark Mathias He made a splash as a super-utility player in the final months of 2022. Now it’s up to Mark Mathias to claim a Rangers job for 2023.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rangers 40-Man Roster Wraps: Mark Mathias Mark Mathias came to the Texas Rangers in August and he made an impression once he got consistent playing time.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

62 and 700: Judge, Pujols closing in on home run milestones

Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols could make this a milestone week for home runs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Goes deep again Wednesday Mathias went 2-for-5 with a home run, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's loss to Oakland.

Impact Mathias plated the Rangers' first run with a solo homer to left field in the second inning and added an RBI single in the following frame. The long ball came one day after Mathias went deep twice, and he's gone 5-for-10 with four runs and six RBI over his past two games. The hot stretch has pushed his season slash line to .306/371/.645 through 70 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A's rally for 2 in 9th, use Seager's error to beat Rangers

Stephen Vogt’s routine grounder with two outs in the ninth inning glanced off Texas shortstop Corey Seager’s glove, scoring the go-ahead run as the Oakland Athletics rallied past t...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Turning dreams to reality: Mark Mathias lifts Rangers to victory with walk-off homerun ARLINGTON – Who could blame Mark Mathias if he actually thought he was dreaming? With a 25-hour day behind him and on virtually no sleep, it...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Mathias caps big night with HR in 9th as Rangers edge A's

Mark Mathias hit a solo home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth for his second homer, third extra-base hit and fourth RBI of the game as the Texas Rangers rallied from a f...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

LeBlanc, Marlins break loose, beat Rangers to split twinbill

Rookie Charles Leblanc hit a pair of RBI doubles during an eight-run burst in the fifth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Texas Rangers 10-6 for a split of their doubleheader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Mathias bases-loaded walk lifts Texas over Marlins in Game 1

Mark Mathias drew a bases-loaded walk that broke an eighth-inning tie and lifted the Texas Rangers over the Miami Marlins 3-2 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

'Welcoming' Rangers Changed Approach for Mark Mathias It's early, but the other player acquired in the Matt Bush trade has put up impressive numbers in his first week with Texas.

AUGUST 27, 2022 • SI.COM

Makes first start as Ranger Mathias started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's 10-3 win over the Athletics.

Impact Mathias, who was acquired from the Brewers at the trade deadline, was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, a transaction that got lost amidst the organizational chaos of the past week, which featured the sacking of a manager and general manager. He appeared as a pinch hitter Wednesday, doubling in his lone plate appearance, then made his first start for the Rangers on Thursday. It's unclear how he'll be used going forward, as the Rangers tend to rotate several players through the DH spot. He could serve as a right-handed complement to Brad Miller at DH or get used as a utility player capable of playing second base, third base and left field.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe's 3-run homer helps Rangers over Athletics 10-3

Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run home run, Jonah Heim drove in two runs against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3

AUGUST 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Joins MLB roster The Rangers recalled Mathias from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Impact Mathias will provide some extra infield and outfield depth for however long he sticks with the Rangers. He managed two hits in 16 at-bats with Milwaukee this season before heading to Texas in the Matt Bush trade.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lamet's eventful week continues with Rockies picking him up

The Colorado Rockies have claimed Dinelson Lamet off waivers, capping a week in which the right-hander was traded by one organization and designated for assignment by another

AUGUST 5, 2022 • Associated Press