Corey Hart

The Pirates fell behind 9-0 after one inning and fell to the Nationals on Sunday, 9-2. Corey Hart supplied the offense for the Pirates with a two-run homer run in the ninth inning. It was Hart's second home run of the season and he's now batting .222.

Fantasy Impact

Hart has just three extra-base hits and one walk in 54 at-bats. He's also struck out 19 times. The veteran first baseman has an OPS of just .597 and likely will have little fantasy value moving forward.

The Pirates have won 8 consecutive games, and Corey Hart stepped up tonight to help them get it. Gerrit Cole also had a huge outing by earning his 11th victory.

Fantasy Impact

The Pirates are turning into fantasy powerhouse, especially their pitching staff. However, Hart is not a great fantasy player, as he is a bench role player. Do not waste a spot with Hart on your roster.

Corey Hart had 2 RBIs in his only plate appearance of the day, as the Pirates fell to the Phillies 6-4 in their final spring tuneup. Hart, who is expected to contribute at first base, finished up Spring Training with a .333 average and four RBIs.

Fantasy Impact

Corey Hart has been an intriguing player his entire career dating back to his early playing days in Milwaukee. He should provide solid numbers when he gets a chance to play, which is the biggest question mark right now. Pedro Alvarez is expected to be the everyday first basemen, and the Pirates' outfield is very crowded, so finding room for Hart to get enough at-bats to be a consistently productive fantasy player could be difficult.

Corey Hart had an RBI in Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Hart also made a game saving play over at first base. Hart dove and stopped the ball from trickling down the right field line, which would have scored the Red Sox winning run.

Fantasy Impact

Corey Hart is going to make the opening day roster for the Pirates because of the intangibles that he possesses. Hart can play right field or first base when needed. Hart is currently playing so well that he may run a platoon at first base with Pedro Alvarez. Hart would play when a lefty pitches for the opposing team. Hart would be a smart pick up in a larger fantasy league, and a good start when the Pirates face a lefty.

Corey Hart hit his first home run as a Pirate on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Hart will be on the short side of a platoon at first base to begin the year.However if Pedro Alvarez struggles and Hart can stay healthy and show power, Hart may see a larger role.