JT BRUBAKER NEWS

Cleared to start Tuesday Brubaker (finger) is scheduled to start Tuesday's home game against Atlanta, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brubaker contended with a blister on his pitching hand his last time out Thursday against the Red Sox, but it didn't stop him from piling up seven strikeouts over seven shutout innings in what amounted to one of his best starts of the season. The right-hander was apparently able to do some throwing over the weekend without incident, so he'll return to the mound Tuesday on his typical four days' rest and shouldn't face any major workload restrictions when he takes on Atlanta.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar in win Brubaker (3-10) earned the victory Thursday over Boston, striking out seven in seven scoreless innings while allowing two hits and hitting one batter.

Impact Brubaker was dominant as he scattered two singles and the hit batsman and only one baserunner made it past first base. He efficiently carved up the Red Sox's lineup but was pulled after just 84 pitches after he developed a blister, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Over his last 10 starts, the 28-year-old is 3-3 with a 3.83 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, three homers allowed and a 59:18 K:BB in 56.1 innings. Assuming he can overcome the blister issue, Brubaker figures to start Wednesday against Atlanta.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Settles for no-decision Thursday Brubaker did not factor in the decision against Arizona on Thursday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six batters over five innings.

Impact Brubaker allowed a pair of runs in the fourth inning but was otherwise impressive, allowing only one hit and one walk over his other four frames. The right-hander racked up 13 swinging strikes and finished with six punchouts for the second straight game, but he lost his chance at a victory when the Pirates' bullpen gave up seven runs in the seventh inning. Brubaker has had some poor outings this season, but he's given up three or fewer earned runs while pitching at least five frames in 14 of his 22 starts.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes tenth loss Brubaker (2-10) gave up three earned runs over four innings and took the loss Saturday as the Pirates fell to the Orioles. He allowed eight hits, struck out six and walked two.

Impact Brubaker's ERA sat at 3.96 as recently as July 30, but after giving up 10 earned runs in 8.1 innings over his last two outings, his ERA spiked up to 4.49. He will attempt to get back on track next week out west, either against the Diamondbacks on regular rest or against the Giants if he is pushed back at all.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hammered for seven runs Brubaker (2-9) yielded seven runs on 12 hits over 4.1 innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss to the Phillies.

Impact After allowing two runs in the first inning, Brubaker tossed three shutout frames. He was then tagged with five runs in an ugly fifth inning, including a leadoff homer from Kyle Schwarber. Brubaker's ERA jumped from 3.96 to 4.40 in the ugly outing but he improved his K:BB to 105:42. It was also his shortest outing since coughing up six runs against Arizona on June 3. Brubaker is projected to start in Baltimore next weekend.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fans four in no-decision Brubaker yielded two runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings in Monday's loss to the Cubs. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Brubaker gave up an RBI single to Nico Hoerner in the second inning followed by a solo home run from Rafael Ortega in the third, breaking his streak of five straight starts without allowing a homer. The 28-year-old righty has allowed three or fewer runs in seven of his last eight outings; in the process, he's lowered his season ERA to 3.96, the first time all year that it's dipped below 4.00. Brubaker will carry a 101:42 K:BB into his projected home outing against the Phillies this weekend.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Pirates @ Cubs pitching matchups: Monday - RHP... - The Athletic Pirates @ Cubs pitching matchups: Monday - RHP JT Brubaker (2-8, 4.02) vs. RHP Keegan Thompson (7-4, 3.43) Tuesday - RHP Bryse Wilson (1-5,...

JULY 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Electric against Marlins Brubaker pitched seven scoreless innings, giving up three hits and two walks while striking out nine in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Marlins. He did not factor into the...

Impact Brubaker was able to produce his best outing of the campaign Wednesday, blanking the Marlins over seven frames while registering nine strikeouts for the third time this season. The five total baserunners were his lowest total allowed since May 7 and the seven innings matched his longest outing of the year. Brubaker has now allowed three or fewer runs in six of his last seven outings, lowering his ERA from 4.70 to 4.02 over that stretch.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Walks five in loss Brubaker (2-8) gave up three earned runs on five hits and five walks while striking out six over five innings to take the loss in a 4-3 defeat to the Brewers on Friday.

Impact Brubaker didn't do himself any favors in this contest by walking five batters en route to his eighth loss of the season. Control has been a problem for Brubaker all season long, and he came into the game with a 3.6 BB/9. The 28-year-old right-hander now sports a bloated 1.47 WHIP on the season. Brubaker is striking out a batter an inning so if he can figure out how to limit his walks, he does have the potential to improve his overall numbers. Look for him to take the mound next week at Miami.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses six innings in win Brubaker (2-7) earned the win Thursday over Milwaukee, striking out six in six innings while allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks.

Impact Even though he was hit hard and gave up six extra-base hits, Brubaker managed to get the victory as the Pirates offense scored eight runs. After starting the season 0-7, the 28-year-old has won two of his last three starts and has a 3.50 ERA, 17:5 K:BB and no homers allowed in 18 innings in that span. His next start will likely be in the middle of next week against the Yankees.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quality start Saturday Brubaker tossed six innings, surrendering three runs on nine hits while striking out six in Saturday's loss to the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Brubaker was skating in and out of danger in this one, ultimately giving up two runs in the first frame and one more later in the fifth. He has now registered three quality starts in his last four outings, lowering his ERA from 4.70 to 4.14 over that stretch. Since May 17, Brubaker has posted a 2.93 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with a 7.4 K/9 ratio over seven starts.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first win Brubaker (1-7) allowed five hits and three walks over six shutout innings Monday, striking out five and picking up a win over the Cubs.

Impact The Cubs threatened to score on multiple occasions, including in the first inning when Rafael Ortega was thrown out at home to end the frame, but Brubaker held them off and secured his first win of the year. Over his last six starts, the 28-year-old has posted a 2.65 ERA with a 27:12 K:BB. He lowered his season ERA to 4.11 through 70 innings. Brubaker is projected to start in Tampa Bay this weekend.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Journey' to making it in Major League Baseball has been a magical one for JT and Frank Brubaker Frank Brubaker pitched in the minors but never made it to the major leagues. Sharing the journey with his son, JT, has been even better.

JUNE 18, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Remains winless Brubaker (0-7) took the loss Tuesday as the Pirates fell 3-1 to the Cardinals in the first game of a doubleheader, giving up three runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks ove...

Impact It was a solid outing for the right-hander, but a lack of run support and three errors by Diego Castillo ensured he would remain without a win on the season. Brubaker exited after 106 pitches (71 strikes), and over his last five starts he's put together a respectable 3.21 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB through 28 innings.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss despite solid effort Brubaker (0-6) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over seven innings against the Braves. He struck out seven.

Impact Brubaker allowed an RBI single to Adam Duvall in the second and RBI knocks to Dansby Swanson and Travis d'Arnaud in the third. However, the right-hander was able to mitigate the damage and finished the seventh inning for the first time this season. Across 12 starts and 58.2 innings, Brubaker sports a 4.60 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP with a 60:26 K:BB. His next start is tentatively scheduled for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains winless Brubaker (0-5) took the loss Friday, coughing up six runs (five earned) on eight hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over four-plus innings as the Pirates were downed 8...

Impact The right-hander got the hook after allowing four straight hits to begin the fifth inning, with three of those runners coming around to score. Brubaker hadn't allowed an earned run in either of his prior two starts, but his brief hot streak ended quickly and painfully. He'll carry a 4.70 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 53:24 K:BB through 51.2 innings into his next outing.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Submits five solid frames Bruabaker didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 4-2 victory over San Diego, allowing one unearned run on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts in five innings.

Impact Brubaker dealt with runners on base in each of his five innings but was able to navigate them unscathed other than an error that led to a run in the second. Despite remaining winless, the 28-year-old has pitched to a 3.57 ERA over his last eight starts while recording 47 strikeouts in 40.1 innings. He'll carry a 4.15 ERA and 1.38 WHIP into a start against Arizona next weekend.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses 6.2 frames Brubaker allowed one unearned run on five hits and two walks over 6.2 innings in Monday's win over Colorado. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Impact The lone run to score against Brubaker came in the fourth inning following his throwing error. He's given up two or fewer runs in three of his last four starts, lowering his season ERA from 6.20 to 4.64 while posting a 26:9 K:BB during that span. Brubaker entered the year with a 9.3 K/9 and a 2.9 BB/9 through two MLB seasons; he's registered a 9.9 K/9 and a 4.4 BB/9 through 42.2 innings in 2022. The 28-year-old is lined up to take the mound in San Diego this weekend.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Whiffs 10 in loss Brubaker (0-4) took the loss during Tuesday's 7-0 defeat at the hands of the Cubs, allowing six runs (four earned) on six hits and three walks with 10 strikeouts in 5.2 innings.

Impact Brubaker served up a Jonathan Villar solo shot in the third inning to fall behind and was done in during a five-run fourth that saw the first five batters reach base safely. The 28-year-old has an ugly 5.50 ERA on the season, but a 3.95 xERA indicates some positive regression is ahead and his current rate of 10.8 K/9 would be a new career high. Brubaker is slated to take the hill again early next week against Colorado.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Pirates-Cubs pitchers: Monday: TBA vs. LHP Wade... - The Athletic Pirates-Cubs pitchers: Monday: TBA vs. LHP Wade Miley (0-0, 9.00) Tuesday: RHP JT Brubaker (0-3, 5.34) vs. TBA Wednesday: RHP Mitch Keller (...

MAY 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Takes third loss Brubaker (0-3) allowed two earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three across five innings to take the loss Thursday against the Reds.

Impact Brubaker allowed an RBI single and subsequent home run to Tyler Stephenson to account for his earned runs. He was fairly effective otherwise, but his recent uptick in strikeouts faded as he managed only eight swinging strikes on 77 pitches. After starting the season poorly, Brubaker has stabilized to work five innings in each of his last three starts while allowing seven earned runs and maintaining a 16:5 K:BB.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Punches out nine Brubaker allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out nine across five innings in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds. He did not f...

Impact Brubaker appeared to be in for an ugly outing after surrendering both of his runs in the opening frame. However, he settled in from there to record a season-best nine strikeouts, a mark that was backed by 12 swinging strikes on 83 total pitches. Brubaker surrendered four runs in each of his first three starts this season, but he has now allowed six earned runs across his last 13 innings -- spanning three appearances -- while maintaining a 17:5 K:BB.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Start pushed to Saturday Brubaker will start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds after Friday's game was rained out, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mitch Keller will start Saturday's nightcap, with the Reds no longer having need of a sixth starter for this weekend's series.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes no-decision Saturday Brubaker tossed five innings against San Diego on Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out four. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Brubaker kept San Diego off the scoreboard for three innings, but an Eric Hosmer long ball in the fourth netted three runs for the Padres and gave them a brief lead. Pittsburgh was able to get the right-hander off the hook with a pair of runs in the fifth, however, and ultimately pulled the game out in 10 innings. This was just the second time Brubaker has completed five innings in a contest this season, and he has largely been a pitcher to avoid in fantasy with a 6.20 ERA and 1.52 WHIP over five starts. His next turn in the rotation is likely to come in Cincinnati next weekend.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fans four in short outing Brubaker allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks over three innings in Sunday's win over the Cubs. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Brubaker allowed a pair of runs in the first inning, including an RBI single by Frank Schwindel. He turned in a pair of scoreless frames before the Pirates turned to Dillon Peters to begin the fourth. Brubaker lowered his season ERA to 6.46 through 15.1 frames. He's lined up to face the Padres at home next week.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE