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Monthly Archives: April, 2012

Justin Wilson Leads Combined No Hitter For Indianapolis

Indianapolis Indians starter Justin Wilson combined with relievers Jose Diaz and Doug Slaten for a no-hitter today against the Durham Bulls. Wilson threw 7.1...

Prospect Notebook: Allie Demoted, Sanchez Working on Throws

It's been a rough start to the 2012 season for right-hander Stetson Allie. The 2010 second round draft pick left his first start of...

Poor Day From Pirates Defense Leads to 4-3 Loss

The Pittsburgh Pirates (9-12) lost 4-3 to the Atlanta Braves (14-8) at Turner Field on Sunday in the third game of four-game set. Right-hander Kevin...

Robbie Grossman Learning to Adjust at Double-A

ALTOONA, Pa. -- Outfielder Robbie Grossman had a huge season with High-A Bradenton in 2011. The 22-year-old saw a break out year where he...

The 1909 World Series: Game Four

The Pittsburgh Pirates won the opening game of the 1909 World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Forbes Field before dropping game two by...

This Date in Pirates History: April 29

Two former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date and two games of note. The first game from 1934, was the first Sunday game...

Minor League Schedule: 4/29/12

Altoona was rained out yesterday. They will make up the game as part of a doubleheader today. Tim Williams will be in Durham covering...

Prospect Watch: Strong Start For Owens, Two Hit Night For Hanson

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...

Bedard Strikes Out Nine in 4-2 Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates (9-11) beat the Atlanta Braves (13-8) 4-2, at Turner Field in Atlanta on Saturday night. Left-hander Erik Bedard allowed one run on...

Owens Continues Hot Start to 2012 With Seven Shutout Innings

Rudy Owens had a big start tonight for the Indianapolis Indians, throwing seven shutout innings, while allowing six hits, one walk, and striking out...

My, How Things Have Changed

While doing some research for a future article, I ran across this game and had to share it. On July 7, 1921 the Pittsburgh...

Adalberto Santos Making Most of Opportunity

Outfielder Adalberto Santos made the jump to Double-A Altoona to start the 2012 season, after a solid year at High-A Bradenton last year. The outfielder had...

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