Tyler Callihan - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Pirates' Tyler Callihan backed up a play in an unusual way that will make coaches everywhere happy | Sporting News Callihan showed great instincts to save a run.

3 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sent back to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Callihan to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Impact Callihan had settled into the strong side of a platoon at multiple positions shortly after being called up from Indianapolis on May 28, but he was benched against a righty (Brandon Pfaadt) in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to Arizona and will now find himself back in the minors after a prolonged dry spell at the plate. After opening his time in Pittsburgh by getting on base at a .447 clip and providing five extra-base hits and a stolen base through his first 13 games, Callihan slashed just .156/.191/.266 with one home run, no steals and a 42 percent strikeout rate over his subsequent 27 contests. The Pirates will likely lean on a committee of Marcell Ozuna, Jhostynxon Garcia and Jared Triolo to replace Callihan's spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Sunday Callihan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Callihan will hit the bench for the second time in the series while the Brewers face off against another lefty starter (Robert Gasser) in the finale. Since blasting two home runs in a June 10 game against the Dodgers, Callihan has left the yard just once in his subsequent 24 contests, and he's slashing an underwhelming .231/.282/.354 during that stretch. Callihan could soon find himself as an odd man out of the lineup against right-handed pitching more frequently after the Pirates completed a trade earlier in the weekend for another left-handed bat in Jacob Gonzalez, who may be in store for steady playing time at first base while Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) remains on the injured list.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting lineup Wednesday Callihan is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact After starting in each of the last three games at three different positions, Callihan will give up his spot in the lineup Wednesday to designated hitter Marcell Ozuna. Callihan produced a 1.350 OPS in his first 10 games with Pittsburgh following his promotion from Triple-A Indianapolis in late May, but he's cooled down considerably since then, slashing .224/.278/.327 with a 35.2 percent strikeout rate over his subsequent 19 contests.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin's big day leads the Pirates to an 11-5 win over the Nationals

Konnor Griffin had a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Washington Nationals 11-5 in a game in which he was also spectacular i...

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Moving to bench Thursday Callihan is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Callihan will head to the bench for the second time in the series while the Pirates make room in the lineup for Marcell Ozuna, who will serve as the club's designated hitter and No. 7 batter. After getting off to an excellent start to his time with Pittsburgh upon being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis in late May, Callihan has cooled down considerably. Over his last 12 games, Callihan is slashing .143/.194/.321 with a 45.2 percent strikeout rate.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies beat Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6 as Turner hits a 3-run homer

Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, Bryce Harper’s misjudged double scored two runs in the fourth, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling P...

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Paul Skenes lasts 4 innings, allows a season-high 7 earned runs vs the Phillies

Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes continues to struggle

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Valdez, Triolo and Rodriguez homer for Pirates in 11-7 win over Phillies

Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in th...

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

It's time to have a real conversation about Pirates fleecing Reds with Tyler Callihan trade When the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Tyler Callihan from the Cincinnati Reds in March for Kyle Nicolas, it looked like a minor depth swap. T...

JUNE 29 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Smacks three-run homer Callihan went 2-for-4 with a walk and a three-run homer Sunday against the Reds.

Impact Callihan got the Pirates off to a fast offensive start with a three-run homer in the second inning. That marked his first long ball since June 10, spanning a 14-game stretch during which he had hit .211 with three RBI and four runs scored. Despite the strong showing Sunday, Callihan could be on the outside looking in for playing time due to the return of Konnor Griffin and the emergence of Esmerlyn Valdez.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan O'Hearn homers twice, helps Pirates avoid sweep with 9-4 win over Reds

Ryan O’Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Ashcraft, Rodriguez, O'Hearn help Pirates rout AL West-leading Mariners 11-1

Braxton Ashcraft pitched six strong innings, batterymate Endy Roriguez drove in three runs and Ryan O’Hearn had three hits to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rout the Seattle Mariners...

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Exiting starting lineup Callihan is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Mariners.

Impact The left-handed-swinging Callihan has been seeing regular reps in the outfield versus righty hurlers, but he'll begin this one on the bench as the Mariners send George Kirby to the bump. Marcell Ozuna is getting a start at designated hitter while Ryan O'Hearn plays right field.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

McCarthy hits leadoff inside-the-park homer off Skenes in Rockies' 2-1 win over Pirates

Jake McCarthy hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run off Paul Skenes and the Colorado Rockies survived another tense ninth inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday nig...

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Fulford's pinch 2-run double in 8th lifts Rockies past Pirates 4-3, Freeland reaches 1,000 Ks

Pinch-hitter Braxton Fulford hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Meyer outduels Skenes, allows one run in six innings as Marlins top Pirates 4-2

Max Meyer allowed one run in six innings, stranding nine runners in the Miami Marlins’ 4-2 victory over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Solidifying regular role Callihan will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Callihan will stick in the lineup for the sixth time in eight games, with both of his absences during that stretch coming against left-handed pitchers. While Oneil Cruz (hand) is on the shelf, the Pirates should have a strong-side platoon role available in the outfield for Callihan so long as he continues to perform well. Callihan has been sizzling at the dish since his May 28 call-up from Triple-A Indianapolis, going 7-for-20 (.350 average) with five extra-base hits, a stolen base and a 6:6 BB:K over 10 games.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates and Marlins square off in series rubber match

Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Miami Marlins are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Spencer Horwitz hit by pitch with the bases loaded to lift the Pirates past the Marlins, 3-2

Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch from Anthony Bender with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to bring in the go-ahead run and give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over Miami

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Tyler Callihan's first career homers deliver Pirates win over Dodgers Deadspin | Tyler Callihan's first career homers deliver Pirates win over Dodgers

JUNE 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Goes yard twice in wild win Callihan went 2-for-2 with two home runs, four RBI, three runs scored and two walks in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Callihan was instrumental in Pittsburgh's comeback Wednesday, blasting a three-run jack in the eighth inning to put the Pirates ahead 7-6. He also launched a solo homer off Shohei Ohtani earlier. Callihan has gone 4-for-12 with four extra-base hits, six RBI, five walks and a stolen base in the major leagues this year, and Wednesday's heroics should bolster his case for more playing time.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates rookie Tyler Callihan creates MLB history with first two home runs against Dodgers | Sporting News Pittsburgh's first-year slugger connected off the reigning NL MVP and on a clutch three-run homer late.

JUNE 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

A 5-run lead slips away as Shohei Ohtani rues a missed ABS challenge in a 9-8 loss

Shohei Ohtani's deference to his catchers might have cost the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 9-8 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Rookie Tyler Callihan goes deep off Shohei Ohtani, adds a 3-run shot late as Pirates top Dodgers 9-8

Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night