Carmen Mlodzinski: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Carmen Mlodzinski and Bubba Chandler paired to shut down the Cardinals on 4 hits and a run through 7 IP. Sonny Gray matched them, but a Cardinal error contributed an unearned run, resulting in a Pirate 2-1 victory.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 27

Pirates Manager Names Two Final Starting Pitchers vs. Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finally have their last two starting pitchers for the remaining games vs. the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 17

Pirates Name New Starting Pitcher vs. Cubs

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their next contest with a pitcher that will take the mound that hasn't started in almost three months. Pirates manager announced that right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski will start a bullpen game in the series finale vs.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 13

Are the Pirates coming to their senses with Carmen Mlodzinski?

Despite continued defiance from both Mlodzinski and the organization, he’s back in the Pirates bullpen The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprising yet encouraging move on Wednesday regarding their bullpen, which may be beneficial not only in the short term but also in the long term.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 11

Pirates Recall Pitcher From Triple-A

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher has returned from the minors and will look to maintain a spot on the MLB roster. The Pirates announced that they recalled right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski from Triple-A Indianapolis, optioning fellow right-handed pitcher Kyle Nicolas back down as a corresponding move.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

Pirates Shuffle Rotation by Calling Up Prospect

The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent starting pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled prospect Mike Burrows. Burrows is scheduled to start Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park in Mlodzinski’s place.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Pirates promote righty reliever

The Pirates have optioned righty Carmen Mlodzinski to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled 25-year-old righty Mike Burrows, the team announced. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported earlier this morning that Mlodzinski would be optioned out in favor of Burrows, who’ll start tomorrow’s game.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 21

Pirates Send Starting Pitcher to Minors

PITTSBURGH — A core member of the Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation will depart and head down to the minors. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported that the Pirates will option right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski to Triple-A Indianapolis and that they'll recall Mike Burrows and have him start in the series opener vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / April 18

Luis L. Ortiz opposes former team as Guardians visit Pirates

Fresh off one of the best starts of his career, Cleveland right-hander Luis L. Ortiz will oppose his former team for the first time when the Guardians visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night to open a three-game series.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / March 28

Will Carmen Mlodzinski Work as the Pirates’ Fifth Starter?

When spring training kicked off at Pirate City in Bradenton, Florida, another exciting season appeared to be brewing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. With multiple young starters taking on the rotation, an improving offensive core, and more, fans had high expectations for the club as opposed to last year.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 24

Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski getting stretched out as starter in camp

Pirates right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski is getting stretched out as a starter this spring,

Veteran pitcher gets designated for assignment yet again

Jose Quintana declined offer from Pirates

Top prospect on every National League team

The 24 pitchers who have thrown an MLB perfect game

The 'No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 19, 2024

Pirates All 40: Carmen Mlodzinski Once Again Prominent Part of Bullpen

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. While most of the attention surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates’ ability to develop pitching has been on starting pitchers, Carmen Mlodzinski is an example of their ability to do so in the bullpen.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 19, 2024

Pirates Down Cardinals on Late Clutch Hit; Oneil Cruz Makes Web Gem

Nick Gonzales delivered a game-winning single in the eighth for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday at Busch Stadium to salvage the series. The Pirates (72-81) broke a scoreless tie in the top of the fourth when Bryan De La Cruz followed Nick Gonzales’ triple with a sacrifice fly to center.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / September 10, 2024

Pirates vs. Marlins Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, September 10, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates will take the field against the Miami Marlins (54-90) on Tuesday. The game begins at 6:40 p.m. ET on SportsNet PT, with the Pirates listed as -153 favorites on the moneyline.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / September 10, 2024

Pirates vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 10

The Miami Marlins (54-90) play on Tuesday at PNC Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates (68-76). The contest begins at 6:40 p.m. ET. The Pirates will give the ball to Carmen Mlodzinski (2-5, 3.73 ERA), who is eyeing win No.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 4, 2024

Pirates shut out Cubs; Paul Skenes shows some guts; another late homer

Paul Skenes wasn’t at his best, but he still got the job done for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 5-0 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night. The Cubs (71-68) loaded the bases in each of the first two innings, but Skenes (9-2) escaped both jams unscathed.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 21, 2024

Bullpen Game Turns Ugly for Pirates; Might Not Get Redemption Anytime Soon

With a short-handed starting rotation, the Pittsburgh Pirates once again went with a bullpen game on Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Pirates have had success using bullpen games as they navigate several injuries to the starting rotation.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 15, 2024

Mlodzinski, Ortiz set the tone for another productive bullpen game

DENVER -- With Martin Perez and Quinn Priester still on the injured list recovering from their respective ailments, the Pirates elected to deploy an opener and rely on its bullpen for the second time in six days.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / May 15, 2024

Pirates Recall Carmen Mlodzinski, Option Quinn Priester

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added a bullpen reinforcement, recalling right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski from Triple-A Indianapolis. Mlodzinski began the season on the injured list with elbow inflammation and was sent to Triple-A Indianapolis — where he has spent the season — upon his return.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 11, 2024

Pirates Counting on Carmen Mlodzinski is Not a Fantasy

Carmen Mlodzinski has the look of someone who grew up in a vacation hotspot. He has the vibe, too. The Pittsburgh Pirates reliever is a native of Hilton Head, S.C.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 4, 2023

Pirates All-40: Carmen Mlodzinski Emerged as High-Leverage Option in Debut Season

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. When the Pittsburgh Pirates made right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski the 31st-overall pick in the 2020 draft, they did so with the intention of using him as a starting pitcher.