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Monthly Archives: April, 2012

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...

McDonald Solid, Bucs Bats Break Out in 9-3 Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates bats came out swinging on Monday night in Atlanta in the Bucs 9-3 win over the Braves at Turner Field. For the...

Alen Hanson and His Potential Promotion

Not since "Mmmm...Bop" has there been this much excitement about a Hanson.  Alen Hanson, the 19 year old shortstop of the West Virginia Power, has...

Jameson Taillon Named FSL Pitcher of the Week

Pittsburgh Pirates' prospect Jameson Taillon has been named Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for the week of 4/23-4/29. The right-hander was 1-0...

Jeff Locke Throws Seven Shutout Innings in Indy Loss

A day after Justin Wilson, Jose Diaz, and Doug Slaten combined for a no hitter against the Durham Bulls, the Bulls came close to...

This Date in Pirates History: April 30

Three former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date including the man they called Scrap Iron. John Fredland contributes his Jolly Roger Rewind with a...

2012 Pirates Draft Prospects Rundown: 4/30

STATS Mark Appel - 7.0 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 K, 0 HR, W (6-1) Kevin Gausman - 6.0 IP, 10 H, 3 ER, 0...

Pirates Notebook: Young Arms Learning from Burnett

Right-hander A.J. Burnett has been solid in his two starts with the Pirates so far this season. After coming off the disabled list on...

April 30,1887: Pittsburgh Plays First NL Game

On this date in 1887, the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, formerly of the American Association, played their first National League game in franchise history. Last January,...

Prospect Trends — Week Ending 4/29

The big news of the week, of course, was the no-hitter by Justin Wilson and two Indianapolis relievers.  Wilson's been on and off with...

First Pitch: Covering a No Hitter, New Coupon Codes

Tonight I had the chance to not only cover my first no hitter, but watch my first no hitter. It was easily one of...

Minor League Schedule: 4/30/12

Top prospect Gerrit Cole, gets the fifth start of his professional career tonight. Tim Williams will be in Durham covering the Indianapolis game this...

Prospect Watch: Indianapolis No Hitter, Six Shutout Innings For Taillon

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

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