Keller shrugs off All-Star miss like 'true leader of Bucs' staff' (2024)

\n\n","providerName":"Twitter","providerUrl":"https://twitter.com","thumbnail_url":null,"type":"oembed","width":550,"contentType":"rich"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Keller struck out six, including the side on just 10 pitches in the first inning. He settled in from there, his one blemish being a two-run shot by Brandon Nimmo in the sixth inning.\n\nOutside of that, Keller conquered the elements of a muggy 88-degree day to have just about every pitch working while limiting the Mets to just eight base runners, none via walk.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2024-07-08T20:26:27.791Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2024/2024-07/08/13042ce4-af4923cb-92e529a5-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","type":"video","description":"Mitch Keller discusses his strong, eight-inning outing against the Mets, the terrific defense played behind him and the Pirates' 8-2 win","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:01:04","slug":"mitch-keller-on-his-strong-outing-against-the-mets","tags":[{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-134","title":"Pittsburgh Pirates","team":{"__ref":"Team:134"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-656605","title":"Mitch Keller","person":{"__ref":"Person:656605"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"vod","title":"vod","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"interview","title":"interview","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"imagen-feed","title":"Imagen feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"send-to-news-mlb-feed","title":"Send To News MLB feed","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/kiubq2unszejqh3hhxpk"},"title":"Mitch Keller on his strong outing against the Mets","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/mitch-keller-on-his-strong-outing-against-the-mets"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Factor in a five-run two-out rally in the sixth, jump-started by a Rowdy Tellez RBI infield single to break the tie and capped by a Joshua Palacios homer. That was more than enough support for Keller, who gave the bullpen a much-needed breather.\n\n“That’s the leader of a staff,” manager Derek Shelton said. “That’s what a guy that leads a staff, that’s what he does. That’s what a guy that pitches Opening Day does. That’s what a guy that in my mind, is an All-Star, does. It was outstanding.”","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2024-07-08T19:36:31.642Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2024/2024-07/08/16ec0be8-51c857c6-5481f8d5-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","type":"video","description":"Rowdy Tellez, Nick Gonzales and Joshua Palacios log hits as the Pirates score five runs in the bottom of the 6th inning","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:01:39","slug":"pirates-collect-five-runs-in-performance-against-mets","tags":[{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-134","title":"Pittsburgh Pirates","team":{"__ref":"Team:134"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"vod","title":"vod","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"highlight","title":"highlight","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"in-game-highlight","title":"in-game highlight","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"game-action-tracking","title":"game action tracking","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"highlight-reel-offense","title":"highlight reel offense","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-642133","title":"Rowdy Tellez","person":{"__ref":"Person:642133"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-693304","title":"Nick Gonzales","person":{"__ref":"Person:693304"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-641943","title":"Josh Palacios","person":{"__ref":"Person:641943"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"imagen-feed","title":"Imagen feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"eclat-feed","title":"Eclat feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"international-feed","title":"International Partner feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"fan-duel","title":"Fan Duel","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"roku-vod","title":"Roku VOD","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"hitting","title":"hitting","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/oty1r0wxfobpniojwh9f"},"title":"Pirates score five runs in bottom of the 6th","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/pirates-collect-five-runs-in-performance-against-mets"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Alas for Keller, he’s only an All-Star in his manager and teammates’ eyes. Skenes and Bryan Reynolds were selected to the Midsummer Classic, but Keller was left off, despite posting remarkably similar numbers than he did in the first half of last season.\n\nFor comparison’s sake, keeping in mind that Keller will likely make one more start before the break:\n\n* 2023: 9-4, 3.31 ERA, 117 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 129 K's, 1 CG\n* 2024: 10-5, 3.40 ERA, 111 1/3 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 102 K's, 1 CG\n\nThose 10 wins make Keller the first Pirate to accomplish that feat before the All-Star Game since Gerrit Cole in 2015. The only other Bucs pitchers to have 10 wins, 100 innings pitched and 100 strikeouts before the All-Star break were Cole (2015), Bob Veale (1966) and Bob Friend (1960).","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2024-07-08T20:40:20.283Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2024/2024-07/08/1fd3bd47-5b960025-997bd946-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","type":"video","description":"Manager Derek Shelton discusses Mitch Keller's outing, his belief that Keller should be an All-Star and more following the Pirates' 8-2 victory","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:59","slug":"derek-shelton-talks-mitch-keller-s-outing-more","tags":[{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-134","title":"Pittsburgh Pirates","team":{"__ref":"Team:134"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"vod","title":"vod","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"manager-postgame","title":"manager postgame","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"press-conference","title":"press conference","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"send-to-news-mlb-feed","title":"Send To News MLB feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"tune-in-daily","title":"TuneIn daily","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"imagen-feed","title":"Imagen feed","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/l0sfu5h6lz09wvyhuulq"},"title":"Derek Shelton on Mitch Keller's outing, more","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/derek-shelton-talks-mitch-keller-s-outing-more"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"That wasn’t quite enough to get Keller an All-Star nod during Sunday’s pitchers and reserves announcement, something that disappointed him, Shelton shared. But that didn’t carry over to the next day, when Keller needed to perform.\n\n“After yesterday, just flushed it,” Keller said. “Nothing I can do about it. Super happy for Paul and Reynolds, they both deserve it. So yeah, I flushed it after yesterday. Had one day to be disappointed about it. “\n\nPerhaps Keller can be a late addition, but right now, his fellow All-Stars feel he was snubbed.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":"","providerName":"MLB","providerUrl":null,"thumbnail_url":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-photos/image/upload/ar_121:168,c_fill,g_face/w_121/v1/people/656605/action/vertical/current","type":"oembed","width":425,"contentType":"rich"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"“I think you see it every fifth or sixth day whenever he takes the mound,” said reliever David Bednar, who joined Keller as an All-Star last year. “It's impressive how he's able to just command a game. He always keeps us in the game. He's a true leader of that staff.”\n\n“It's an honor to represent the city of Pittsburgh and the Pirates in the All-Star Game, but I definitely wish I could share that with more people,\" Skenes said on Sunday.\n\n“He's been dependable, that's the biggest thing, just been dependable,” Reynolds said of Keller. “Count on him, know what you're going to get.\"","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2024-07-08T02:37:09.397Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2024/2024-07/07/02abdf72-dbc4eaa9-3155cbff-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","type":"video","description":"Take a look at the moment Paul Skenes and Bryan Reynolds find out they will be representing the Pirates at the 2024 All-Star Game","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:01:00","slug":"skenes-reynolds-are-the-pirates-2024-all-stars","tags":[{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-134","title":"Pittsburgh Pirates","team":{"__ref":"Team:134"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-694973","title":"Paul Skenes","person":{"__ref":"Person:694973"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-668804","title":"Bryan Reynolds","person":{"__ref":"Person:668804"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"vod","title":"vod","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"all-star","title":"All-Star","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"all-star-game","title":"All-Star Game","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"alexa","title":"alexa","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/kyl5xnri72qw5cgkvbpk"},"title":"Skenes, Reynolds are the Pirates 2024 All-Stars","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/skenes-reynolds-are-the-pirates-2024-all-stars"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Well if Keller is not an All-Star, how does the unofficial title of being recognized as the staff’s leader sit?\n\n“It definitely makes you feel a lot better,” Keller said. “Just from everyone that you're with all the time, when they recognize that, those words carry a lot of weight, especially when you're here day in and day out with everybody for over half the year.\n\n“Yeah, it means a lot, for sure.”","type":"text"}],"relativeSiteUrl":"/news/mitch-keller-eight-strong-frames-in-pirates-win","contentType":"news","subHeadline":"Right-hander logs 8 strong frames to pick up 10th win, secure series split with Mets","summary":"PITTSBURGH -- During a call home in the first days of Spring Training, Paul Skenes told his father, Craig, about the veterans he was leaning on in his first big league camp. There was Martín Pérez, who was entering his 13th Major League season, Marco Gonzales, who was entering his","tagline({\"formatString\":\"none\"})":null,"tags":[{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"storytype-article","title":"Article","type":"article"},{"__typename":"ContributorTag","slug":"alex-stumpf","title":"Alex Stumpf","type":"contributor"},{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-134","title":"Pittsburgh Pirates","team":{"__ref":"Team:134"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"GameTag","gamePk":745480,"slug":"gamepk-745480","title":"2024/07/08 nym@pit","type":"game"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-656605","title":"Mitch Keller","person":{"__ref":"Person:656605"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"apple-news","title":"Apple News","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"game-recap","title":"game recap","type":"taxonomy"}],"type":"story","thumbnail":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/lb88yznekg1tyqdfysim","title":"Mitch Keller logs eight strong frames in Pirates' win over Mets"}},"Team:134":{"__typename":"Team","id":134},"Person:656605":{"__typename":"Person","id":656605},"Person:642133":{"__typename":"Person","id":642133},"Person:693304":{"__typename":"Person","id":693304},"Person:641943":{"__typename":"Person","id":641943},"Person:694973":{"__typename":"Person","id":694973},"Person:668804":{"__typename":"Person","id":668804}}} window.adobeAnalytics = {"reportingSuiteId":"mlbglobal08,mlbpirates","linkInternalFilters":"pittsburgh,pirates"} window.globalState = {"tracking_title":"Pittsburgh Pirates","lang":"en"} window.appId = '' /*-->*/