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Pirates rookie Mike Burrows shuts down Astros to pick up first win as a starter in 3-0 victory

Pittsburgh’s Mike Burrows held Houston in check into the sixth inning to pick up the first victory of his career as a starter as the Pirates topped the Astros 3-0

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates play in game 2 of series

The Houston Astros play the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 1-0 series lead

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

McCullers outduels Skenes for 1st win since 2022 as Astros blank Pirates 3-0

Lance McCullers Jr. pitched six sparkling innings for his first win since 2022, and Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes hit late home runs as the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh...

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Escapes with no-decision Burrows allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out two over 3.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Impact Burrows' second major-league start was a little worse than his first. He gave up a solo home run to Corbin Carroll in the first inning and then ran into trouble in the fourth. Burrows would have taken a second loss were it not for the Pirates' offense rallying ahead in a massive eighth inning. Burrows has given up nine runs (eight earned) with a 5:4 K:BB across 8.1 innings over his first two starts. Should he stay in the rotation, he is tentatively projected to make his next appearance at home versus the Astros.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds hits go-ahead 3-run homer, Pirates score 7 in 8th to beat Dbacks 9-6

Bryan Reynolds had four hits, including a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth, and the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a six-run deficit to stun the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-6

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Pirates look to stop 4-game road losing streak, play the Diamondbacks

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to break their four-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Making another start Burrows is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Impact While making his first MLB start this past Thursday against the Brewers, Burrows was dealt a loss after giving up four earned runs on four hits and two walks over five innings. Though his results were disappointing, Burrows will get at least one chance to build some security in the Pittsburgh rotation when he faces the Diamondbacks. Since the beginning of May, Arizona hitters have produced a 121 wRC+ against right-handed pitching, so Burrows will represent a risky streaming option on the road.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Burrows' second impression for Bucs goes awry in rain-soaked start PITTSBURGH -- Mike Burrows’ second chance at a first impression didn’t go as smoothly as it did last year in the Bronx. A pair of home runs...

MAY 23 • MLB.COM

Hurt by long ball in season debut Burrows (0-1) took the loss Thursday against the Brewers after allowing four runs on four hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out three.

Impact Thursday marked the first major-league start of the season and second career outing for Burrows, who struggled to keep the ball in the yard against Milwaukee. The 25-year-old right-hander served up two home runs, and he got an ordinary nine whiffs. Burrows sports a 2.51 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 41:11 K:BB over 32.1 innings for Triple-A Indianapolis in 2025, but he'll be tough to trust in his next scheduled turn against an Arizona team that boasts an .812 OPS versus right-handers through their first 50 games.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Yelich homers twice and the Brewers hold off the Pirates 8-5 after a long rain delay

Christian Yelich homered twice and the Milwaukee Brewers breezed past the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 in a game interrupted by rain

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Pirates GM Ben Cherington says trading ace Paul Skenes is 'not at all part of the conversation'

The last-place Pittsburgh Pirates have no interest in trading young ace Paul Skenes

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Pirates begin 4-game series at home against the Brewers

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers to open a four-game series

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Pirates ride Andrew Heaney and 4 relievers to a 3-1 win over the Reds

Andrew Heaney and four relievers combined on a four-hitter as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged Cincinnati 3-1

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Promoted ahead of start Thursday The Pirates recalled Burrows from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Impact Pittsburgh had been expected to wait until Thursday to make Burrows' promotion official, but he'll join the big club a day in advance of his first MLB start Thursday against the Brewers at PNC Park. He'll be joining the rotation as a replacement for righty Carmen Mlodzinski, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old righty has been a standout performer at Indianapolis this season, logging a 2.40 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 39:9 K:BB across 30 innings.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates option Carmen Mlodzinski, recall Mike Burrows in starting rotation shuffle The Pittsburgh Pirates are shuffling their starting rotation, optioning right-hander reliever-turned-starter Carmen Mlodzinski to Triple-A I...

MAY 21 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Set to join big-league rotation The Pirates plan to recall Burrows from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Thursday's game against the Brewers at PNC Park, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Burrows will be joining the big-league rotation as a replacement for Carmen Mlodzinski, who is expected to be optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Though he's been part of a prospect-laden rotation at Indianapolis that includes Bubba Chandler, Thomas Harrington and Braxton Ashcraft, Burrows has been as impressive as any of the lot this season. Over his seven outings (six starts), Burrows has delivered a 2.40 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 39:9 K:BB in 30 innings. He'll have a chance to build some security in the Pittsburgh rotation if he's able to deliver a credible outing against the Brewers in what will be his first MLB start.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Shoving at Triple-A Burrows has a 1.02 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 28:4 K:BB in 17.2 innings over four appearances this month for Triple-A Indianapolis.

Impact The high point of this stretch for the 25-year-old righty was racking up 11 strikeouts over 4.2 scoreless innings against Columbus on May 11, but he's been consistently stingy since giving up three runs in back-to-back 4.1-inning outings to close April. Burrows has been sitting 94-95 mph with his fastball with good movement and leaning on his nasty 86-mph changeup for whiffs. He also mixes in an upper-70s curveball and seldom-thrown slider. Burrows appears ready for a shot in the big-league rotation, although the same can be said of top prospect and teammate Bubba Chandler.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates farm report for May 11, 2025: Mike Burrows fans 11 for Indy in shutout victory INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 20-17) shut out Columbus (Guardians), 2-0. RHP Mike Burrows (2.63) allowed four hits with 11 strikeouts and two walk...

MAY 12 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pirates activate RHP Colin Holderman, option RHP Mike Burrows LOS ANGELES — The Pirates activated right-handed reliever Colin Holderman from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned ri...

APRIL 26 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Headed back to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Burrows to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The move makes room on the 26-man roster for the reinstatement of Colin Holderman (knee) from the 15-day injured list. Burrows was brought up to the majors April 24, but did not appear in a game for the Pirates. He's made three starts in Triple-A, posting a 4.38 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 11-5 K:BB across 12.1 innings.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates option Jack Suwinski to Triple-A, promote Matt Gorski and Mike Burrows ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Pirates made several moves before Thursday’s series finale against the Angels, bringing up outfielder Matt Gorski and....

APRIL 25 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Promoted to majors Burrows was promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Burrows was one of the final pitchers in contention for a roster spot out of spring training but missed out to begin the regular season. With Tim Mazya (shoulder) out for the long term, Burrows will likely start with a depth bullpen role. However, he has served as a starter with Triple-A Indianapolis and could get spot starts on occasion.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

For Pirates prospect Thomas Harrington, fastball command key to making the majors The Pittsburgh Pirates have reassigned most of their top pitching prospects to minor-league camp, eliminating Bubba Chandler, Braxton Ashcra...

MARCH 17 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pirates Pipeline: Right-hander Mike Burrows still viewed as a starter — and one with potential Mike Burrows’ bid for an opening day roster spot all but officially ended last Tuesday when he was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. But ma...

MARCH 14 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Optioned to Indy The Pirates optioned Burrows to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Burrows didn't see much success during his time in the Grapefruit League, giving up four earned runs in just five innings while striking out three batters and walking four. That being said, the 25-year-old held his own during his MLB debut last season, so the Pirates may be willing to promote him again in 2025 for a spot start or long-relief appearance.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

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