Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer(neck, shoulder) will miss the entire 2020 season after undergoing surgery to relieve symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. This is a surprise announcement, as Archer wasn't reported to be having any issues before spring training was canceled in March. However, he did finish the 2019 season on the injured list after experiencing shoulder discomfort in late-August, and this surgery points to that discomfort never having completely ...

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (neck) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the Blue Jays. Archer was scratched from a spring start last week with neck tightness, but he's worked through the issue and is ready to go. If he can avoid any further setbacks, he should be ready to go for Opening Day. The 31-year-old right-hander hasn't been nearly as good in Pittsburgh as he was to begin his career with the Rays, and he posted a career-high 5.19 ERA ...

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (neck) threw live batting practice on Monday after he was scratched from his Grapefruit League start last week with neck tightness. The Pirates feel confident that Archer will be ready for the start of the season, but it's still unknown when he'll pitch in a spring training game. The 31-year-old right-hander has disappointed in his time in Pittsburgh since coming over in a trade in 2018. The good news is he shouldn't have to start the season ...

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (neck) was scratched from his Grapefruit League start on Monday against the Yankees due to neck tightness. It's not a good start to spring action for Archer, who is looking to bounce back after going 3-9 in 2019 with a career-high 5.19 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 143 strikeouts and 55 walks in 23 starts over 119 2/3 innings. The Pirates are likely being cautious with him early in camp, but it's something to watch as the spring season unfolds. Archer hasn't ...

Chris Archer posted an ugly 5.19 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 119.2 IP last season, as he had major problems with the long ball. His HR rate increased from 1.15 HR/9 to 1.88 HR/9, largely due to an inflated 20.2% HR/FB, resulting from his sinker that was absolutely pummeled for 6 HR and .778 SLG. The good news is that Archer improved dramatically as the season progressed. From June 16 onward, he posted a 4.65 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and an impressive 31.4 K% in 60.0 IP. His HR rate also stabilized to a more ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates will pick up the 2020 option on starting pitcher Chris Archer worth $8.25 million, according to a source. The 31-year-old dealt with injuries in 2019 and disappointed with a 3-9 record and 5.19 ERA in his first full season with the Bucs. Pittsburgh is hoping that Archer working with a new pitching coach next year and avoiding injuries will help him rebound. The right-hander certainly has rebound potential, but his stock has obviously fallen to a mid-round value pick now ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed starting pitcher Chris Archer (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation. Pitcher Dario Agrazal was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Archer was pulled from his start on Tuesday and has endured a rough first year in Pittsburgh, going 3-9 with a 5.19 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 143 strikeouts in 119 2/3 innings (23 starts). He might only wind up missing a start or two, but at this point we wouldn't blame ...

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (shoulder) left his start after just one inning on Tuesday against the Nationals with right shoulder discomfort. It's just more bad news for Archer after a disappointing season that has seen him post a career-high 5.19 ERA, and his walk rate is up from 7.7 percent in 2018 to over 10 percent in his first full year in Pittsburgh. Stay tuned for more updates on the severity of Archer's shoulder injury, but with just a little over a month left in the...

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Chris Archer (3-8) took the loss on Sunday afternoon, allowing six runs (five earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out four over five innings. Five hits, two walks, and an error allowed the Mets to bat around in the first inning, resulting in a 6-0. Archer settled down and held the Mets scoreless for the remainder of the outing. The former-Ray is now sporting a 5.58 ERA and is not a viable fantasy option while he continues to run up his pitch counts.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer had a decent night on the hill on Wednesday despite his team falling to the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran pitched six complete innings, allowing five hits and three runs while striking out eight. The 30-year-old has now pitched six-straight without a decision but is doing so while maintaining an efficient strikeout rate. Though he now stands at 3-6 on the year, he has remained relatively productive despite his unimpressive record in 2019.