Cubs take home losing streak into matchup with the Pirates
The Chicago Cubs aim to end their three-game home slide with a win against the Pittsburgh PiratesAPRIL 22, 2022 • Associated Press
MAX KRANICK #32 - PITCHER - NEW YORK METS
3-2 W-L •
1.05 WHIP •
3.65 ERA
3-2 W-L
1.05 WHIP
3.65 ERA
Pirates visit the Cubs to begin 4-game series
The Chicago Cubs open a four-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on ThursdayAPRIL 21, 2022 • Associated Press
Completes bullpen session Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Kranick (forearm) threw a side session at Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report...
Impact Kranick made his first rehab start for Low-A Bradenton on April 12, but he may have suffered a minor setback coming out of that outing, as he hasn't pitched since. The fact that he hasn't been shut down from throwing can be viewed as a positive sign, and he looks poised to throw again this weekend. If all goes well, Kranick could make his second rehab start at some point during the upcoming week for Indianapolis.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers host the Pirates, try to extend home win streak
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to extend a three-game home winning streakAPRIL 20, 2022 • Associated Press
Brewers bring 1-0 series lead over Pirates into game 2
The Milwaukee Brewers take a 1-0 advantage into the latest game of the series against the Pittsburgh PiratesAPRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press
Brewers take on the Pirates in first of 3-game series
The Milwaukee Brewers start a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on MondayAPRIL 18, 2022 • Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals play in game 4 of series
The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Washington NationalsAPRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates play the Washington Nationals Saturday
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals on SaturdayAPRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press
Hayes leads Pirates against the Nationals following 4-hit performance
The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Washington Nationals after Ke'Bryan Hayes had four hits on Wednesday in a 6-2 win over the CubsAPRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press
Cubs aim to close out 2-game series win against the Pirates
The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates play on Wednesday for the second game of a two-game seriesAPRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press
Starts up rehab assignment Kranick (forearm) is scheduled to make a rehab start Tuesday for Low-A Bradenton.
Impact Kranick didn't see any action during the Grapefruit League slate while he recovered from a right forearm strain, so Tuesday's outing will likely be the first of multiple rehab appearances for the 24-year-old before he's activated from the 10-day injured list. The time Kranick missed along with the fact that he has minor-league options remaining likely means that he'll be sent to Triple-A Indianapolis once reinstated, though the organization's plans for him could change if the big club has an opening in the rotation a few weeks down the road.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates open 2-game series against the Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates start a two-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on TuesdayAPRIL 12, 2022 • Associated Press
Arenado leads Cardinals against the Pirates after 4-hit outing
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Nolan Arenado had four hits on Saturday in a 6-2 win over the PiratesAPRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press
Cardinals meet the Pirates with 1-0 series lead
The St. Louis Cardinals bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Pittsburgh PiratesAPRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press
Cardinals host the Pirates in the season opener
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Pittsburgh Pirates for the season openerAPRIL 6, 2022 • Associated Press
Begins season on injured list The Pirates placed Kranick on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right forearm strain, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact According to Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com, Kranick first experienced tightness in his right arm while throwing a live batting practice during the lockout. According to Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune, Kranick was deemed asymptomatic of the injury shortly after reporting to camp and has resumed facing hitters, but he'll still have to start the season on the IL after not making an appearance during the Grapefruit League slate. Pittsburgh will likely want to see Kranick make at least two rehab starts before activating him from the IL, and since he has minor-league options remaining, he could end up settling at Triple-A Indianapolis once he's reinstated.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miguel Yajure, Max Kranick slowed as Pirates' opening day rotation gains some clarity Miguel Yajure and Max Kranick — two options for the Pirates’ starting rotation — are slightly behind some of their peers.
MARCH 23, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Takes no-decision Kranick allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks with two strikeouts through four innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Reds.
Impact Kranick struggled to subdue Cincinnati's bats; the big blow came in the fourth via a two-run shot by Eugenio Suarez that gave the Reds a 4-0 lead. Thankfully for Kranick, the Pirates rallied to spare him the loss. The right-hander finishes the season with an inflated 6.28 ERA and a suboptimal 32:19 K:BB. Even with these numbers, Kranick flashed upside in his first campaign (he was pulled after five perfect innings in his MLB debut against the Cardinals in June), and will squarely be in the fight for a roster spot next season.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reynolds' four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds
Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average aboveOCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Kranick expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati
The Pirates are expected to send Max Kranick to the mound Saturday and the Reds will give Tyler Mahle the startOCTOBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Tucker makes great grab, hits grand slam, Pirates beat Reds
Pittsburgh second baseman Cole Tucker made a spectacular diving catch, then hit his first career grand slam to cap an eight-run rally in the eighth inning that sent the Pirates ove...OCTOBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Fires five shutout innings Kranick (2-3) earned the win Sunday versus Philadelphia with five shutout innings. He allowed four hits and three walks while striking out five.
Impact The right-hander operated on thin margins, but he was able to preserve the one-run lead afforded by Cole Tucker's leadoff home run. Kranick hadn't kept runs off the board since his five perfect innings versus St. Louis on June 27. For the season, he's pitched to a 6.23 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 30:17 K:BB across 34.2 innings at the big-league level. He lines up for one more start next weekend versus Cincinnati.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phils' 5-game win streak ended by Pirates; Atlanta on deck
Phillies starter Hans Crouse gave up a home run to Cole Tucker on his first major league pitch and Philadelphia’s playoff hopes took a hit with a 6-0 loss to Max Kranick and the Pi...SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Shades of Kranick's debut in gem vs. Phils PHILADELPHIA -- Max Kranick had been waiting three months to turn in the type of outing he did on Sunday against the Phillies at Citizens Ba...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • MLB.COM
Pittsburgh Pirates to visit the Philadelphia Phillies
The Pirates will start Max Kranick on Sunday while the Phillies have yet to announce who will take the moundSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press
