Spencer Horwitz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027 The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he too...

OCTOBER 8 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates beat the Cardinals 2-1 to secure their first non-losing season since 2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates have secured their first non-losing season in eight years with a 2-1 win over St. Louis

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Flores Jr. hits go-ahead, 2-run homer in 8th as Pirates rally for 4-3 win and series sweep of Royals

Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series swe...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Starting to get on track Horwitz went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Royals.

Impact Horwitz delivered a two-RBI single in the seventh inning to give the Pirates a lead they wouldn't relinquish. He has struggled significantly since returning in early August, as he's hit just .182 with 13 RBI and seven runs scored across 34 games. However, Horwitz has started to turn things around of late, hitting .333 with five RBI and three runs scored in his last seven contests.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting starting nine Horwitz is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Brewers.

Impact It's the first time since April that a healthy Horwitz did not start a contest against a right-hander. Ryan O'Hearn will play first base as the Pirate take on Brewers righty Logan Henderson.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

The Milwaukee Brewers and their brand of selfless baseball are NL Central champions again

The Milwaukee Brewers have clinched their fourth straight NL Central title

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Plates three runs Tuesday Horwitz went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Horwitz was unstoppable at the plate and contributed three of the Pirates' nine runs. He's been slumping in recent days, however, as he's hitting just .222 with a .522 OPS since the beginning of September.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates back Bubba Chandler with 18 hits in 9-3 victory over White Sox

Bubba Chandler pitched six strong innings, Rafael Flores Jr. homered among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded the Chicago White Sox 9-3

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Pirates survive a wild 13-12 finish as a 9th-inning throwing error seals win over Giants

Brandon Lowe scored from third base on a error with two outs in the ninth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 13-12 victory over the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Struggling Massively Post-Injury PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates hoped that first baseman Spencer Horwitz coming back from injury would bolster their lineup, but it just...

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Braxton Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homers as Pirates top Tigers 4-1

Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Idle for series finale Horwitz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact For the second time in the series, the left-handed-hitting Horwitz will hit the bench while the Red Sox send another lefty (Patrick Sandoval) to the bump. Rafael Flores will check in for Horwitz at first base and will bat fifth.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against lefty Horwitz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact After starting in each of the past three games, the left-handed-hitting Horwitz will retreat to the bench while southpaw Sean Manaea toes the rubber for the Mets. Rafael Flores will replace Horwitz at first base and bat seventh.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler cruises through 6 innings as Pirates beat Mets 9-0 to end 4-game skid

Bubba Chandler allowed three hits in six innings, Jake Mangum had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Sitting Wednesday Horwitz is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Brewers on Wednesday.

Impact Horwitz has gone 1-for-12 with a double and three RBI in his three games since being reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sunday. He'll be on the bench for Wednesday's contest while Rafael Flores starts at first base and bats eighth.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Outside of two solo homers, Bucs endure quiet night against Crew MILWAUKEE -- The talk around the Pirates following Monday’s Trade Deadline centered around pitching. But Spencer Horwitz made a salient poin...

AUGUST 5 • MLB.COM

Horwitz drives in 3 runs, Pirates defeat Brewers for the 6th time in 7 games this season

Spencer Horwitz hit a three-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their dominance over the Brewers this season, beating Milwaukee 4-3 in the opener of a four-game series

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Pirates Give Great Injury Update on Spencer Horwitz The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to return a key piece of their lineup after previously placing Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a...

AUGUST 2 • SI.COM

Making return from IL The Pirates reinstated Horwitz (concussion/hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Horwitz had been on the shelf since June 25 after suffering a left hamstring strain, but he was expected to return to the Pittsburgh lineup earlier in the week after completing a three-game rehab assignment. However, after he sustained a mild concussion in his final minor-league contest July 25, prompting the Pirates to delay his activation a few days before he was no longer exhibiting any symptoms of the head injury. Horwitz is expected to settle back in right away as the Pirates' everyday first baseman.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Reds bring 2-1 series advantage over Pirates into game 4

The Cincinnati Reds play the Pittsburgh Pirates, leading the series 2-1

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Pirates take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates head into the matchup against the Cincinnati Reds after losing four in a row

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Pirates bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to end their three-game slide with a win against the Cincinnati Reds

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Reds play the Pirates in first of 4-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin a four-game series

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz cleared, Spencer Horwitz setback, Seth Hernandez The Pittsburgh Pirates are approaching August with reason to believe some much-needed reinforcements could soon be on the way, even if one k...

JULY 29 • RUMBUNTER.COM

McCann leads Diamondbacks against the Pirates following 4-hit game

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Pittsburgh Pirates after James McCann had four hits against the Pirates on Tuesday

JULY 29 • Associated Press

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