What to do with struggling first baseman Rowdy Tellez is an interesting dilemma for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The big left-handed batting first baseman was signed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract last December.
Tellez staying on the Pirates’ roster breeds unthinkable cowardice and incompetence. The Pittsburgh Pirates won 8-6 over the first place Milwaukee Brewers Monday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have scored less than 2 runs per game over their past 16 games, dating back to their April 15th contest with the New York Mets.
To put it bluntly, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense has been abysmal over the past couple of weeks. Since scoring nine runs on Apr. 14 against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Pirates have scored a total of 29 runs over their last 14 games.
The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t won a series in three weeks and have lost 13 of their last 18. Why is this taking place? There are always multiple reasons but most of it boils down to a simple one.
SAN FRANCISCO -- For two weeks, Rowdy Tellez has been in search of something to boost his confidence. Perhaps a few quality swings, a hard-hit ball put
For the second year in a row, the Pittsburgh Pirates have started the season on a positive note. They’re 11-8 to open the year, and much of that success can be attributed to their valuable depth pieces stepping forward in a big way.
Although the 2024 season is young, the Pirates should consider signing their big first baseman Rowdy Tellez to an extension. When he was signed to a one-year deal last December, Pirates fans (as well as this writer) greeted the news with a collective yawn.
Rowdy Tellez’s heart was certainly in the right place. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ new first baseman came to the defense of struggling closer David Bednar on Tuesday after a 5-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 9-3 and off to one of their best starts in decades. The only real negative so far this season has been All-Star closer David Bednar blowing three saves in his first four appearances.
For the third time in five attempts this season, Pittsburgh Pirates two-time All-Star closing pitcher David Bednar blew a save. The latest came in the Pirates’ 5-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday afternoon at PNC Park.
First baseman Rowdy Tellez posted the best season of his five-year big league career in 2022, mashing 35 home runs and 23 doubles in 153 games for the Milwaukee Brewers.
The new Pittsburgh Pirates’ first baseman has one of the best names in baseball. Rowdy Tellez. So, how did Ryan John Tellez become Rowdy Tellez? Well, because you’ve come to expect hard-hitting baseball journalism in this space, I’ll let Tellez tell the story.
An old friend of the Toronto Blue Jays is getting a new start on the East Coast. According to Robert Murray at FanSided, Rowdy Tellez is joining the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the deal is still pending a physical.
Tellez’s power numbers evaporated last season, as he slumped to 13 longballs through 351 trips to the plate. His slugging percentage fell from .461 to a middling .376 mark.
On the heels of a 76-86 season and a fourth-place finish in the NL Central, the Pirates are looking for upgrades in several areas.
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The 28-year-old smacked a career-high 35 home runs for the 2022 Brewers but was unable to replicate that production at the plate in 2023.
The Milwaukee Brewers got their big first baseman onto the mound at the end of their blowout, playoff-spot-clinching win over the Miami Marlins.
The Brewers clinched a playoff spot in the most unique way possible on Friday.
The Brewers offense is coming off a dreadful performance and could use a shot in the arm. Tellez could provide that if his bat continues to stay hot.
The Milwaukee Brewers were hoping to get first basemen/designated hitter Rowdy Tellez back in the lineup after a brief stay on the injured list, but that return is going to have to wait for at least a month.
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez has dominated the Boston Red Sox throughout his career. Formerly a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, also of the American League East division, Boston was a frequent opponent of Tellez.
For over a decade, the Milwaukee Brewers have failed to start the same first baseman in consecutive seasons -- a streak which could end with Rowdy Tellez on Opening Day.
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The Brewers have a bit of a logjam in the infield and Tellez could draw some interest from rival clubs.
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