MAX KRANICK NEWS

Optioned to Triple-A Kranick was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Kranick tossed five perfect innings in his major-league debut against the Cardinals on Sunday, and general manager Ben Cherington revealed Sunday that the team plans to proceed with a six-man rotation through at least the All-Star break. While the right-hander is a strong candidate to make another start in the near future, he'll head back to the minors after right-hander Cody Ponce was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Part of rotation after perfect debut Kranick is slated to remain part of the Pittsburgh rotation after general manager Ben Cherington revealed Sunday that the Pirates would proceed with a six-man starting staff throug...

Impact Only a mid-game rain delay could stop Kranick in his MLB debut in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Cardinals. The 23-year-old became the first pitcher since 1893 to toss at least five perfect innings in a debut outing, with the right-hander needing just 50 pitches (36 strikes) to record his 15 outs. He'll now get the chance to build on that excellent start, with his next turn most likely coming Saturday in Pittsburgh versus the Brewers.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect in MLB debut Kranick (1-0) earned the win in his big-league debut Sunday against the Cardinals after tossing five perfect innings, striking out three.

Impact Kranick was perfect in his MLB debut, tossing 36 of his 50 pitches for strikes with no hits or walks while looking absolutely in control of the mound en route to an excellent performance. It's only one start and it's still way too early to make assumptions, but there's no question this was an excellent outing for the 23-year-old right-hander. He might have done enough to earn at least another start at some point next week, though his immediate future remains unclear.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Max Kranick pitches perfect debut for Pirates, Ke'Bryan Hayes backs him up: 'I'll remember this day forever' The Pirates' 23-year-old rookie will always be able to say something no other starter can: he was perfect in his big-league debut.

JUNE 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Redbirds feel the sting of unprecedented day for Pirates rookie pitcher Max Kranick becomes first pitcher to complete five or more perfect innings in his first big-league start.

JUNE 28, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM

Cardinals feel the sting of a historic day for Pirates rookie pitcher Max Kranick becomes first pitcher to complete five or more perfect innings in his first big-league start.

JUNE 28, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM

Will Max Kranick get another start after his perfect MLB debut? ST. LOUIS — After Max Kranick retired all 15 Cardinals hitters he faced on Sunday during a perfect MLB debut, Ben Gamel had an appropriate w...

JUNE 28, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Kranick throws five perfect frames in debut ST. LOUIS -- Rain interfered with Max Kranick’s MLB debut, but while he was able to pitch, it never interfered with his dominant performance...

JUNE 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

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

Max Kranick dazzles in MLB debut, as Pirates take series from Cardinals Max Kranick retired 15 Cardinals he faced before a rain delay cut the Pirates prospect’s MLB debut short.

JUNE 27, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pittsburgh's Reynolds puts 11-game hit streak on the line against Cardinals

Pittsburgh's Reynolds puts 11-game hit streak on the line against Cardinals

JUNE 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates: Team Set To Call Up Max Kranick The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to call up one of their top pitching prospects from Triple A Indianapolis to make his MLB debut. During this...

JUNE 27, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Starting Sunday Kranick will start Sunday against the Cardinals, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kranick will be making his major-league debut. He's been a starter in all seven of his appearances in the upper minors this season and has struck out 24.7 percent of opposing batters en route to a 4.37 ERA and 1.23 WHIP.

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

Source: Pirates to promote Max Kranick; Scranton native set to start Sunday Max Kranick started the 2021 season with Class AA Altoona. Now, he’s poised to make his MLB debut on Sunday in St. Louis.

JUNE 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Joining big-league club Kranick was called up by the Pirates on Saturday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Kranick projects as not much more than a backend starter. In seven starts split across the two highest levels of the minors this season, he owns a 4.37 ERA, striking out 24.7 percent of opposing batters while walking 6.2 percent. The Pirates haven't officially named their starter for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, so it's possible he'll get the nod.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: Max Kranick Impresses in Triple-A Debut Tuesday night Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Max Kranick made his debut at the Triple-A level and impressed in the proces...

JUNE 3, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates 2021 Outlook: Pitcher Max Kranick After being added to the 40-man roster in the offseason, what could the 2021 season hold for Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Max Kranic...

MARCH 3, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Spotlight: SP Max Kranick After being added to the 40-man roster this offseason, starting pitcher Max Kranick will be a prospect thart fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates...

JANUARY 5, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

How Pirates pitching prospect Max Kranick finally ‘figured some things out' Max Kranick, the pitcher the Pirates protected in the Rule 5 draft, has seen his development pick up lately. Here are a couple reasons why.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates: Why Max Kranick was Added to the 40-Man Roster Recently, the Pittsburgh Pirates had to make a few roster decisions. In the end, they cut two players and added two to their 40-man roster....

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Protected from Rule 5 draft Kranick's contract was selected by the Pirates on Friday.

Impact A 23-year-old righty, Kranick made 20 starts at High-A in 2019, logging a 3.79 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 78:30 K:BB in 109.1 innings. He doesn't throw very hard, so he wouldn't be a great candidate to shift to relief. Kranick could open the year at Double-A or Triple-A.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE