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Monthly Archives: April, 2012

This Date in Pirates History: April 28

Pirates History
Six former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date and one trade of note. Before I get to the former players, who were all...

Barajas’ first-pitch swing not as foolish as it seemed

Analysis
Rod Barajas stepped to the plate in the fourth inning last night, with the bases loaded and one out. The Pirates trailed 2-1 and...

Minor League Schedule: 4/28/12

Analysis
Altoona plays an early afternoon game today. Tim Williams will be in Durham covering the Indianapolis game tonight. West Virginia is facing strong pitching...

First Pitch: About That Curse…

Analysis
Remember back when A.J. Burnett bunted a ball in to his eye, and I talked about The Curse of Barry Bonds? Well I was...

Prospect Watch: Two Homer Night For Gift Ngoepe

Prospect Watch
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...

Indianapolis Bats Explode For 13 Runs on 18 Hits

Analysis
The Indianapolis Indians had a great night at the plate, scoring 13 runs on 18 hits against the Durham Bulls, winning 13-2 in game...

Burnett Solid, But Bullpen Struggles in Loss to Atlanta

Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates (8-11) lost to the Atlanta Braves (13-7) at Turner Field on Friday night. After battling in a one-run game through six...

Pirates’ stolen base strategy baffling

Analysis
If you have been following me on Twitter tonight, this may seem a bit repetitive. But I felt this deserved its own post. After...

Exploring the Arsenal: Previewing the Braves’ Probable Starting Pitchers

Analysis
Exploring the Arsenal will run prior to each series, providing you with a brief scouting report on the starting pitchers expected to oppose the...

Josh Bell Undergoes Surgery

Analysis
On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Josh Bell left the West Virginia Power game in the fourth inning after an injury running the bases...

Pirates Notebook: The Bats of Alvarez, Tabata Are Taking Big Steps Forward

News
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Third baseman Pedro Alvarez has been putting in early work in the cages, working on his swing with hitting coach Gregg...

This Date in Pirates History: April 27

Pirates History
Just one former Pittsburgh Pirates player born on this date and no transactions of note, so we take a look at the Pirates 1893...
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