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Keller’s Complete Game, Olivares’ Grand Slam Lead Pirates to Win Over Angels
Need a quick fix to break a slumping offense? Score four runs with one swing. That’s what Edward Olivares did for the Pittsburgh Pirates, backing Mitch Keller’s complete game in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night at PNC Park.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20
Pirates hitters reach embarrassing new low with 'strikeout cycle' in ninth inning
The Pittsburgh Pirates are finding new ways not to hit the baseball.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 19
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Depth Has Helped Them Win Ballgames
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.
MLB News / Bleacher Nation / April 11
Phillies vs. Pirates Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, April 11, 2024 
The Pittsburgh Pirates (9-3) and Edward Olivares (2 HR in his last game) are underdogs (+122) on the moneyline for their matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies (6-6) on Thursday at 6:40 PM ET on MLB Network.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 11
Ben Cherington’s Belief in Edward Olivares Paying Off
Though there wasn’t a major splash, the Pittsburgh Pirates made several notable additions during the offseason. Fan favorite Andrew McCutchen was re-signed to a one-year deal.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 9
Bednar’s Blown Save Spoils Pérez’s Strong Start, Olivares’ 2-HR Game
Through five opportunities begin the season, Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar has matched his blown save total from all of 2023. Bednar (1-1) converted
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 23
Pirates Push Past Boston With Olivares Homer; Make Roster Move
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday, relying on a late home run from Edward Olivares to slip past Boston. Jared Jones allowed eight baserunners in five innings pitched but managed to prevent any earned runs from crossing.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 24
Pirates Spring Game Recap: Davis Collects Two Hits, Olivares Triples Home Pair in Loss to Twins
The Pittsburgh Pirates opened up their 2024 Grapefruit League schedule with a 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. Edward Olivares tripled home a pair of runs in the third inning to tie the game 2-all after the Twins scored twice off of Bailey Falter in the second.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 12
Pirates All-40: More in Store For Edward Olivares?
This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates 40-man roster. Last month, the Pittsburgh Pirates swung a trade with the Kansas City Royals.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 28
How Might Edward Olivares, Billy McKinney Fit With Pirates?
One of the primary questions surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates at the beginning of the offseason was who’s on first? That riddle was resolved with the signing of Rowdy Tellez as a free agent.
MLB News / Field Level Media / December 15
Pirates acquire Edward Olivares from Royals, sign Rowdy Tellez
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed first baseman Rowdy Tellez to a one-year contract on Friday and acquired outfielder Edward Olivares from the Kansas City Royals for minor league outfielder Deivis Nadal.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 15
PIRATES TRADE: Bucs Acquire Edward Olivares From Royals For Prospect
For the second time in as many days, the Pittsburgh Pirates have traded for an outfielder. The Pirates are acquiring outfielder/designated hitter Edward Olivares from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor league infielder Deivis Nadal, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 16
Royals trade veteran OF amid busy offseason
The Royals officially announced their previously reported deal with right-hander Chris Stratton, and this will open a roster spot for him.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Royals Claim Bubba Thompson, Option Edward Olivares
The Kansas City Royals announced that they have claimed Bubba Thompson off waivers from the Texas Rangers. He has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha. In other roster news, the Royals reinstated Drew Waters from the bereavement list, optioning Edward Olivares to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28
Royals’ Edward Olivares made scoreboard smoke with home run
Kansas City Royals outfielder Edward Olivares hit a home run so hard on Sunday, it left the stadium scoreboard smoking.
Kansas City Royals News / Chiefs Focus / April 23, 2023
Royals rally to beat the Angels in an exhilarating 11-8 victory
Kansas City snaps their seven-game losing streak by taking advantage of runners and lead-off batters getting on base. One of the biggest frustrations of the season has been a lack of production when runners were in scoring positions and not able to get lead-off batters on.
MLB News / Chiefs Focus / April 2, 2023
Royals are swept in the opening series against the Minnesota Twins in a 7-4 loss
Royals’ top four fail to knock in runners in, again. At the start of the season, the Royals have struggled to get runs in when players are at second or third base. Today, out of their three runs only one of them came with runners in scoring position.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / September 17, 2022
Royals activate OF Edward Olivares
The Kansas City Royals activated outfielder Edward Olivares from the 60-day injured list on Saturday. Olivares returned from a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha after being sidelined with a left quadriceps injury.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / June 26, 2022
Royals' Edward Olivares out to make good impression vs. A's
The first goal for a professional baseball player is to make it to the majors. The second goal is to stay. Enter Edward Olivares. Olivares is expected to be in the Kansas City lineup as the Royals host the Oakland Athletics Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / June 24, 2022
Edward Olivares raps two homers to lift Royals over A's
Edward Olivares hit two home runs in his return from the injured list as the Kansas City Royals defeated the visiting Oakland A's 3-1 Friday night in the first game of a three-game series.
Kansas City Royals News / FanNation Inside The Royals / March 26, 2022
Can Edward Olivares Play His Way Into Forcing the Royals’ Hand?
In Major League Baseball spring training, there's a player who is hitting the absolutely cover off the baseball in a five-game sample size. The aforementioned player, in 13 at-bats, has eight hits.
Kansas City Royals News / FanNation Inside The Royals / October 26, 2021
The Royals Answered Their Edward Olivares Question in 2021
Just about everyone knows the story about the Kansas City Royals and outfielder Edward Olivares. Just to be safe, let's rehash it one more time. The former Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres prospect made his Royals debut in 2020 after being acquired in the Trevor Rosenthal trade.
Kansas City Royals News / FanNation Inside The Royals / October 22, 2021
Putting Together a Potential Edward Olivares Trade With the Red Sox
Welcome back to the 29 trades in 29 days series. Every morning, I will be taking a look at a new MLB team in an effort to find a trade package that makes sense for the Kansas City Royals to hypothetically pursue.
Kansas City Royals News / FanNation Inside The Royals / August 22, 2021
Explaining How Emmanuel Rivera Blocks Edward Olivares
Edward Olivares has been a player that Kansas City Royals fans have been clamoring for nearly all year, and rightfully so. In Triple-A Omaha this year, the 25-year-old outfielder is hitting .310/.380/.544 with 11 doubles and 13 home runs.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 9, 2021
Just play Edward Olivares everyday, already!
Let’s see what the kid can do. Despite a promising start, the 2021 Royals are far out of contention here in August. Without a playoff spot to pursue, the team should be looking to next year, or at least the near future, to figure out which players will be retained for the next competitive Royals ballclub.
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