2018 Pittsburgh Pirates season

The 2018 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the franchise's 137th season overall, 132nd season as a member of the National League, and the 18th season at PNC Park. The Pirates finished the season in 4th place with a record of 82–79.

2018 Pittsburgh Pirates
Major League affiliations
Location
Results
Record82–79 (.509)
Divisional place4th
Other information
Owner(s)Robert Nutting
General manager(s)Neal Huntington
Manager(s)Clint Hurdle
Local televisionAT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh
Local radioKDKA-FM
Pittsburgh Pirates Radio Network
(Steve Blass, Joe Block, Greg Brown, Bob Walk, John Wehner)
StatsESPN.com
BB-reference
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Offseason
January 4 Claimed RHP Shane Carle off waivers from Colorado Rockies and designated RHP Johnny Barbato for assignment.[2]
January 11 Detroit Tigers claimed RHP Johnny Barbato off waivers from the Pirates.[3]
January 13 Traded RHP Gerrit Cole to Houston Astros for 3B Colin Moran, LF Jason Martin, RHP Joe Musgrove and RHP Michael Feliz.[4]
January 14 Designated RHP Shane Carle and SS Engelb Vielma for assignment.[5]
January 16 Traded OF Andrew McCutchen and cash to San Francisco Giants for RHP Kyle Crick, OF Bryan Reynolds, and $500,000 in international signing bonus allocation.[6]
January 17 Traded RHP Shane Carle to Atlanta Braves.[7]
January 31 Traded cash and LHP Daniel Zamora to New York Mets for LHP Josh Smoker.[7]
February 20 Traded cash to Boston Red Sox for OF Bryce Brentz.[8]
February 22 Traded RHP Daniel Hudson, 2B Tristan Gray, and cash to Tampa Bay Rays for OF Corey Dickerson.[8]

Season standings

National League Central
NL Central W L Pct. GB Home Road
Milwaukee Brewers 9667 0.589 — 51–30 45–37
Chicago Cubs 9568 0.583 1 51–31 44–37
St. Louis Cardinals 8874 0.543 7½ 43–38 45–36
Pittsburgh Pirates 8279 0.509 13 44–36 38–43
Cincinnati Reds 6795 0.414 28½ 37–44 30–51

National League playoff standings
Division Leaders W L Pct.
Milwaukee Brewers 9667 0.589
Los Angeles Dodgers 9271 0.564
Atlanta Braves 9072 0.556


Wild Card teams
(Top two qualify for postseason)		 W L Pct. GB
Chicago Cubs 9568 0.583 +4
Colorado Rockies 9172 0.558 —
St. Louis Cardinals 8874 0.543 2½
Pittsburgh Pirates 8279 0.509 8
Arizona Diamondbacks 8280 0.506 8½
Washington Nationals 8280 0.506 8½
Philadelphia Phillies 8082 0.494 10½
New York Mets 7785 0.475 13½
San Francisco Giants 7389 0.451 17½
Cincinnati Reds 6795 0.414 23½
San Diego Padres 6696 0.407 24½
Miami Marlins 6398 0.391 27

Record vs. opponents
2018 National League Records

Source: NL Standings Head-to-Head
Team ARI ATL CHC CIN COL LAD MIA MIL NYM PHI PIT SD SF STL WSH AL
Arizona —3–43–43–38–1111–86–11–52–54–26–112–78–113–32–510–10
Atlanta 4–3—3–33–42–52–514–53–413–612–75–14–33–34–210–98–12
Chicago 4–33–3—11–83–34–35–211–96–14–210–95–23–39–104–313–7
Cincinnati 3–34–38–11—2–46–12–56–133–33–45–143–44–27–121–610–10
Colorado 11–85–23–34–2—7–132–42–56–15–23–311–812–72–55–213–7
Los Angeles 8–115–23–41–613–7—2–44–34–23–45–114–510–93–45–112–8
Miami 1–65–142–55–24–24–2—2–57–128–111–42–54–33–36–139–11
Milwaukee 5–14–39–1113–65–23–45–2—4–33–37–124–26–111–84–213–7
New York 5–26–131–63–31–62–412–73–4—11–83–44–24–33–311–88–12
Philadelphia 2–47–122–44–32–54–311–83–38–11—6–13–34–34–38–1112–8
Pittsburgh 1–61–59–1014–53–31–54–112–74–31–6—3–44–38–112–515–5
San Diego 7–123–42–54–38–115–145–22–42–43–34–3—8–114–32–47–13
San Francisco 11–83–33–32–47–129–103–41–63–43–43–411–8—2–54–28–12
St. Louis 3–32–410–912–75–24–33–38–113–33–411–83–45–2—5–211–9
Washington 5–29–103–46–12–51–513–62–48–1111–85–24–22–42–5—9–11

The October 1 tiebreaker games were regular-season games that are included here.

Detailed records
As of October 1, 2018. Season complete.

Game log
2018 Game Log: 82–79 (Home: 44–36; Away: 38–43)
Legend:        = Win        = Loss        = Postponement
Bold = Pirates team member

Roster
2018 Pittsburgh Pirates
Roster
Pitchers Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders

Other batters

Manager

Coaches

  • 86 Heberto Andrade (bullpen catcher)
  • 89 Jordan Comadena (bullpen catcher)

Opening Day lineup
Opening Day Starters
NamePosition
Adam FrazierDH
Josh Harrison2B
Gregory PolancoRF
Josh Bell1B
Corey DickersonLF
Starling MarteCF
Francisco CervelliC
Colin Moran3B
Jordy MercerSS
Iván NovaSP

7-day disabled list
Player Injury Placed Activated
Francisco CervelliConcussionJune 22, 2018July 1, 2018
Francisco CervelliConcussionJuly 14, 2018July 26, 2018

10-day disabled list
Player Injury Placed Activated
A. J. SchugelRight Shoulder InjuryMarch 26, 2018June 27, 2018
Joe MusgroveRight Shoulder StrainApril 2, 2018May 25, 2018
Josh HarrisonFracture of 5th Metacarpal Bone in Left HandApril 16, 2018May 20, 2018
Enny RomeroLeft Shoulder ImpingementApril 26, 2018July 2, 2018
Starling MarteRight Oblique StrainMay 16, 2018May 26, 2018
Iván NovaRight Ring Finger SprainMay 25, 2018June 10, 2018
Richard RodríguezRight Shoulder InflammationJune 8, 2018June 18, 2018
Michael FelizRight Shoulder InflammationJune 24, 2018July 7, 2018
Sean RodriguezRight Quadriceps StrainJune 25, 2018July 20, 2018
Chad KuhlRight Forearm StrainJune 27, 2018July 31, 2018
Francisco CervelliConcussionJuly 1, 2018July 8, 2018
Joe MusgroveRight Index Finger InfectionJuly 3, 2018July 10, 2018
Josh BellLeft Oblique StrainJuly 28, 2018August 8, 2018
Corey DickersonStrained Left HamstringJuly 28, 2018August 4, 2018
Sean RodriguezLeft Abdomen StrainAugust 6, 2018August 24, 2018
Jordy MercerLeft Calf StrainAugust 15, 2018August 29, 2018
Gregory PolancoDislocated Left Shoulder and Bone Bruise on Left KneeSeptember 15, 2018October 2, 2018

60-day disabled list
Player Injury Placed Activated
Nick BurdiRecovery from Tommy John SurgeryFebruary 20, 2018September 1, 2018
A. J. SchugelRight Shoulder InjuryJune 27, 2018August 25, 2018
Nik TurleyLeft Elbow SprainJune 28, 2018October 4, 2018
Chad KuhlRight Forearm StrainJuly 31, 2018November 2, 2018

Notable achievements

Awards

National League Player of the Week

National League Rookie of the Month

2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

Transactions

The Pirates were involved in the following transactions during the 2018 season:

Trades
November 20, 2017[9] To Toronto Blue Jays:

Gift Ngoepe

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Player To Be Named Later or Cash

December 14, 2017[10] To Philadelphia Phillies:

Future Considerations

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Nick Burdi

January 13, 2018[11] To Houston Astros:

Gerrit Cole

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Colin Moran
Jason Martin
Joe Musgrove
Michael Feliz

January 15, 2018[12] To San Francisco Giants:

Andrew McCutchen

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Kyle Crick
Bryan Reynolds
Future Considerations

January 17, 2018[13] To Atlanta Braves:

Shane Carle

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Player To Be Named Later or Cash

January 31, 2018[14] To New York Mets:

Daniel Zamora
Cash Considerations

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Josh Smoker

February 20, 2018[15] To Boston Red Sox:

Cash

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Bryce Brentz

February 22, 2018[16] To Tampa Bay Rays:

Daniel Hudson
Tristan Gray
Cash

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Corey Dickerson

April 27, 2018[17] To Chicago White Sox:

Todd Cunningham

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Player To Be Named Later

July 31, 2018[18] To Texas Rangers:

Taylor Hearn
Sherten Apostel

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Keone Kela

July 31, 2018[19] To Tampa Bay Rays:

Austin Meadows
Tyler Glasnow
Shane Baz

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Chris Archer

August 6, 2018[20] To Tampa Bay Rays:

Matt Seelinger

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Adeiny Hechavarria

August 31, 2018[21] To Los Angeles Dodgers:

David Freese

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Jesus Manuel Valdez

August 31, 2018[22] To New York Yankees:

Adeiny Hechavarria

 To Pittsburgh Pirates:

Player To Be Named Later or Cash

Free agents
Player Acquired from Lost to Date Contract terms
Todd Cunningham[23]Los Angeles DodgersDecember 7, 2017Minor league contract
Richard Rodríguez[23]Baltimore OriolesDecember 7, 2017Minor league contract
Bo Schultz[24]Toronto Blue JaysJanuary 5, 2018Minor league contract
Tyler Jones[25]New York YankeesJanuary 5, 2018Minor league contract
John Stilson[26]Toronto Blue JaysJanuary 10, 2018Minor league contract
Linse Carvajal[27]NoneJanuary 20, 2018Minor league contract
Yeison Ceballo[27]NoneJanuary 20, 2018Minor league contract
Miguel Peralta[27]NoneJanuary 20, 2018Minor league contract
Oliver Mateo[27]NoneJanuary 20, 2018Minor league contract
Ryan Lavarnway[28]Oakland AthleticsJanuary 22, 2018Minor league contract
Edgar Barrios[27]NoneJanuary 24, 2018Minor league contract
Valentin Linarez[27]NoneJanuary 25, 2018Minor league contract
Joelvis Del Rosario[27]NoneJanuary 25, 2018Minor league contract
Mariano Dotel[27]NoneJanuary 25, 2018Minor league contract
Estalin Ortiz[29]NoneFebruary 3, 2018Minor league contract
Daniel Nava[30]Philadelphia PhilliesFebruary 6, 2018Minor league contract
Chris Stewart[31]Atlanta BravesFebruary 14, 20181 year
Michael Saunders[32]Toronto Blue JaysFebruary 21, 2018Minor league contract
Kevin Siegrist[33]Philadelphia PhilliesFebruary 24, 2018Minor league contract

Waivers
Player Claimed from Lost to Date
Nik Turley[34]Minnesota TwinsNovember 6, 2017
Sam Moll[35]Oakland AthleticsNovember 27, 2017
Sam Moll[36]Seattle MarinersNovember 30, 2017
Engelb Vielma[37]Philadelphia PhilliesDecember 11, 2017
Jordan Milbrath[38]Cleveland IndiansDecember 14, 2017
Shane Carle[39]Colorado RockiesJanuary 4, 2018
Johnny Barbato[40]Detroit TigersJanuary 11, 2018
Engelb Vielma[41]San Francisco GiantsJanuary 18, 2018
Bryce Brentz[42]New York MetsMarch 26, 2018
Jack Leathersich[43]Cleveland IndiansMarch 27, 2018
Jordan Milbrath[44]Cleveland IndiansMarch 27, 2018
Jesús Liranzo[45]Los Angeles DodgersApril 5, 2018
Enny Romero[46]Washington NationalsApril 14, 2018

Signings
Name Date Details
Felipe Vázquez[47]January 19, 20184 years/$22 million

Other
Name Date Details
Justin Meccage[48]December 1, 2017Named Assistant Pitching Coach

Farm system

List of minor leagues staff:[49]

Level Team League Manager
AAA Indianapolis Indians International League Brian Esposito
AA Altoona Curve Eastern League Michael Ryan
A Bradenton Marauders Florida State League Gera Alvarez
A West Virginia Power South Atlantic League Wyatt Toregas
Short-Season A West Virginia Black Bears New York–Penn League Kieran Mattison
Rookie Bristol Pirates Appalachian League Miguel Pérez
Rookie GCL Pirates Gulf Coast League Dave Turgeon
Rookie DSL Pirates Dominican Summer League Gavi Nivar

References
  1. From 1882–1906, the team played in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, which became annexed by Pittsburgh as the North Shore in 1907.
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