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Monthly Archives: August, 2011

Six weeks ago, Pirates Prospects returned as a solo project. Since that point, this article is the 122nd that I've posted. If you're doing the math at home, that's an average of about three articles per...
Paul Skenes is human, after all. The 2023 first overall pick gave up his first runs of the season against Omaha on Wednesday afternoon, in his first start where he pitched into the fifth inning. Skenes allowed his...

Indians Sweep Toledo; Locke Strikes Out 8

Indianapolis Indians  6,  Toledo Mud Hens  2 The Indianapolis Indians earned a sweep of their 4-game home-and-away series against the Toledo Mud Hens with a...

Cesar Lopez, Alen Hanson Promoted to State College

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted right handed pitcher Cesar Lopez and infielder Alen Hanson to the State College Spikes from the GCL Pirates.  Earlier...

Josh Bell Joins the State College Spikes

2011 second round pick Josh Bell will be joining the State College Spikes tonight, along with seven other players from the Gulf Coast League....

Matt Diaz Traded to Atlanta for PTBNL

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded outfielder Matt Diaz to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later, according to a team press...

The Season Ending Tour Continues

Last week I kicked off the season ending tour, covering three games in Altoona, one game in State College, and three games in West...

Minor League Schedule: 8/31/11

Today's probable starters: Jeff Locke, Phillip Irwin, Brandon Cumpton and Michael Jefferson

Game 135 Recap: Bucs Bats Silenced by Rookie Sosa

Rookie Henry Sosa allowed just one run and two hits in six solid innings. The Astros put up six runs and sent ten men...

McPherson, Curve Stifle Bowie

Altoona won its second in a row over Bowie tonight, 4-2, behind five shutout innings from Kyle McPherson. He allowed just one hit and...

Ciriaco’s Walk-Off Single Gives Indians The Win In The 12th

Indianapolis Indians  5,  Toledo Mud Hens  4 Indians' SS Pedro Ciriaco had not played on the same field as his brother Audy since they became...

John Bowker Traded to Phillies

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded John Bowker to the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly.  No word on the return, or...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/30/11

Kyle McPherson makes a strong start, Jordy Mercer homers for the second straight night, and a good day at the plate from Tony Sanchez.

Arizona Fall League Rosters Announced

The Arizona Fall League announced their rosters today, with two Pittsburgh Pirates being named to the Mesa Solar Sox.  Those players are Robbie Grossman...

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