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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 13
Former Pitt Pitcher Receives Pirates Spring Training Invite

Former Pitt Pitcher Receives Pirates Spring Training Invite

PITTSBURGH -- A former Pitt Panthers pitcher received an invite to spring training, giving him a chance to make the roster ahead of opening day. The Pittsburgh Pirates released their list of non-roster spring training invites and added right-handed pitcher Isaac Mattson, who they re-signed to a minor league contract back in the fall.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Pirates Re-Sign Isaac Mattson To Minor League Deal

Pirates Re-Sign Isaac Mattson To Minor League Deal

The Pirates have signed right-hander Isaac Mattson to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com and relayed by the player himself on his Instagram page.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 28
No More Split Allegiances for Perseverant Pirates Rookie Issac Mattson

No More Split Allegiances for Perseverant Pirates Rookie Issac Mattson

Isaac Mattson grew up in the middle ground, where fans’ loyalties are divided between the Cleveland and Pittsburgh professional sports teams. So, it was only natural to ask the native of Harborcreek, Pa., an Erie suburb, what baseball team he rooted for while growing up.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 24

Another Ex-Angels Prospect Dealt in Dylan Bundy Trade Debuts

Isaac Mattson has climbed his way back into the big leagues. On Friday night, the former Los Angeles Angels prospect, who was traded to the Baltimore Orioles as part of a package for Dylan Bundy, debuted for the Pittsburgh Pirates in his first Major League Baseball appearance since Oct.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / September 23

Watch: Former Pitt P Isaac Mattson Impresses in Pirates Debut

It’s been a long, winding road for former Pitt pitcher Isaac Mattson, but he finally made it back to the major leagues. Mattson — a 6-foot-2, 205-pound right-handed pitcher who played at Pitt in the mid-2010s — made his first MLB start in three years for the Pirates on Friday, throwing two scoreless innings in relief.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 20

Pirates recall former Pitt, Washington Wild Things pitcher Isaac Mattson

From Pitt, to Washington, PA, and back to Pittsburgh after various stops in between, it’s been a long journey back to the big leagues for the newest Pirates pitcher.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 19
Pirates Down Cardinals on Late Clutch Hit; Oneil Cruz Makes Web Gem

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19
Pirates DFA righty pitcher after spot start

Pirates DFA righty pitcher after spot start

He took the ball against his former club in the Cardinals on Wednesday, tossing 4 2/3 innings. He struck out five hitters and didn’t issue a walk, but he allowed four earned runs on eight hits, including a home run.

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