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Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Cubs and Pirates meet in series rubber match
Pittsburgh Pirates (52-72, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (69-53, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Sunday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski (2-7, 4.20 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 62 strikeouts); Cubs: Javier Assad (0-1, 9.00 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, two strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -199, Pirates +164; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series. Chicago is 69-53 overall and 37-23 at home. The Cubs have the fourth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .252. Pittsburgh is 18-43 on the road and 52-72 overall. The Pirates have a 36-22 record in games when they did not allow a home run. The matchup Sunday is the 10th time these teams match up this season. The Cubs have a 6-3 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has a .294 batting average to lead the Cubs, and has 20 doubles, three triples and four home runs. Dansby Swanson is 10 for 38 with a home run and an RBI over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 4-6, .226 batting average, 2.83 ERA, outscored opponents by two runs Pirates: 3-7, .223 batting average, 5.86 ERA, outscored by 29 runs INJURIES: Cubs: Miguel Amaya: 10-Day IL (ankle), Mike Soroka: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Jameson Taillon: 15-Day IL (calf), Eli Morgan: 60-Day IL (elbow), Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow) Pirates: Oneil Cruz: 7-Day IL (concussion), Endy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Enmanuel Valdez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Lawrence: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tim Mayza: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski returns to Pirates bullpen as Kyle Nicolas heads to minors
Image Source: Getty The Pirates have made a move in the bullpen, calling up Carmen Mlodzinski from Triple-A Indianapolis and sending down Kyle Nicolas. This was announced on June 11, 2025 and is to help the team's pitching during a tough season. Fans are hoping Mlodzinski can do well in the big leagues again. The Pirates are struggling in their division and this move shows they want to make their pitching better to win more games. Pirates bring up Mlodzinski, send Nicolas down The Pirates brought back Carmen Mlodzinski after he pitched great in Triple-A Indianapolis where he had a 1.15 ERA. In 3 games he allowed 2 runs and 16 strikeouts in 15.2 innings. His good pitching in the minors got him another shot in the majors as a long reliever. Alex Stumpf from says Mlodzinski will work with new pitcher Braxton Ashcraft in the bullpen and might start games later. They trust Mlodzinski. Meanwhile, Kyle Nicolas, who didn't pitch well in the majors is going back to Indianapolis to work on his craft. The Pirates hope Mlodzinski can fix the bullpen which has been a problem this year. He was great as a reliever before with a 2.25 ERA in 2023 so fans think he can be good again. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Also Read: "Tried to Cripple Our Studio": Pirate Software fires back on Lyric trying to expose former donor and her alleged agenda Mlodzinski's story from starter to reliever Carmen Mlodzinski's baseball path has had good and tough times, and coming back to the Pirates is a big deal. Picked 31st in the 2020 draft from South Carolina, he started as a pitcher before moving to the bullpen in 2022 with Double-A Altoona. In 2023 he was 3-3 with 34 K's in 36 IP, and in 2024, he was 5-5 in 40 games. This year, as a starter, he was 1-4 with a 5.67 ERA in 9 games. But he had some good moments like 5.2 IP scoreless against the Atlanta Braves. He's looked good in Triple-A recently and is ready to help Pittsburgh again. The Pirates think he can do well in the bullpen and maybe start games later. This could be significant for Mlodzinski and the team as they strive to secure more wins. This bullpen change indicates that the Pirates want to improve. With Mlodzinski back, the team hopes his pitching will help them in the National League. Fans will continue to watch to see how this helps the Pirates' season.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pirates' offense struggles again, limited support for struggling Mlodzinski
This article originally appeared on The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 5-2 to the Phillies on Saturday, May 17, unable to mount any offense for their first eight innings to support a rough start from right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski. Advertisement The Pirates (15-31) managed four hits, two of which left the infield. Mlodzinski allowed four runs in 3.1 innings, with both of the baserunners he passed on to reliever Joey Wentz scoring on a single from Phillies' second baseman Bryson Stott. Stott also stung Mlodzinski for a solo home run. Philadelphia didn't even need a third turn through the lineup to get to the reliever-turned-starter. Entering play, Mlodzinski notched a 0.00 ERA in his first two innings per game and a 9.30 ERA in innings three through five (21 earned runs across 20.1 innings pitched). After a strong start to the month of May, he fell back to square one. Click here to read more from Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings leading Phillies to 5-2 win over Pirates
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings, Bryson Stott homered and drove in three runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Saturday night. Stott launched his fourth homer of the season off starter Carmen Mlodzinski (1-4) in the third and knocked in two runs an inning later with an opposite-field single. Wheeler (5-1) posted another strong outing, allowing three hits and a walk. It was his second consecutive scoreless start, and he's gone 16 innings without giving up a run. Bryce Harper had two hits and an RBI. Harper has reached base 11 times in his last 17 plate appearances, logging seven hits and four walks. Kyle Schwarber added an RBI double for the Phillies, who have won 14 of 19. Mlodzinski lasted 3 1/3 innings, allowing four runs and seven hits. Pittsburgh didn't advance a runner to second base until Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth. The last-place Pirates are 3-12 in May. Key moment Stott's single in the fourth stretched Philadelphia's lead to 4-0. It was notable because it came off lefty reliever Joey Wentz. The Phillies have not been starting Stott against left-handed pitchers. Stott entered the at-bat 6 for 28 (.214) against lefties this season. Key stat Dating to August 2024, Wheeler has pitched at least six innings and allowed two runs or fewer in 19 of 21 starts. Up Next Pirates ace Paul Skenes (3-4, 2.63 ERA) faces Phillies RHP Mick Abel on Sunday. Abel will be making his major league debut.
Washington Post
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Wheeler and Stott lead Phillies to 5-2 win over Pirates
PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings, Bryson Stott homered and drove in three runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Saturday night. Stott launched his fourth homer of the season off starter Carmen Mlodzinski (1-4) in the third and knocked in two runs an inning later with an opposite-field single.
