Spencer Horwitz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

Pirates Share Bad Injury Update on Spencer Horwitz PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates hoped that Spencer Horwitz would return soon, but it will be longer than originally anticipated before h...

JULY 28 • SI.COM

Suffers concussion on rehab Horwitz (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a concussion after being hit in the helmet with a pitch while on a rehab assignment, Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com reports.

Impact Horwitz's activation had appeared imminent, but now his status is up in the air. The first baseman initially landed on the 10-day injured list in late June with a left hamstring strain, but his concussion is now the bigger concern. Horwitz will remain on the IL for now and might need to play more rehab games once he's cleared for game action.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates rookie outfielder Esmeryln Valdez leaves game with hand injury

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie outfielder Esmeryln Valdez has been removed from a game against Arizona after being hit in the left hand by a pitch

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Pirates host the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Arizona Diamondbacks to open a three-game series

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Avoids Major Injury Scare PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is nearing a comeback to the major leagues after some time out with injury, bu...

JULY 26 • SI.COM

Crow-Armstrong leads Cubs against the Pirates following 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Pete Crow-Armstrong had four hits against the Pirates on Saturday

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Cubs bring road win streak into game against the Pirates

The Chicago Cubs hit the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates trying to prolong a three-game road winning streak

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Pirates host the Cubs on 3-game home win streak

The Pittsburgh Pirates, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Chicago Cubs

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Pirates News: Esmerlyn Valdez streak, Spencer Horwitz rehab assignment, former pitcher DFA'd Esmerlyn Valdez’s torrid start to his major-league career has somehow continued to fly somewhat under the radar during the Pittsburgh Pirate...

JULY 22 • RUMBUNTER.COM

New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in game 2 of series

The New York Yankees lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates

JULY 22 • Associated Press

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