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Monthly Archives: June, 2012

GIF: The Pirates throw baseballs

The Pirates had a rough bottom of the first inning in Philadelphia on Monday. The struggles included several throwing miscues. A few "highlights."

Pirates Sign Jimmy Rider

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed 26th round pick Jimmy Rider, per a team press release. Rider, a senior from Kent State, didn't sign initially...

This Date in Pirates History: June 28

Four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus a trade that brought over a key part to the 1979 World Series run....

Exploring the Arsenal – Kyle Kendrick

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

First Pitch: Everything That is Wrong With the Closer Position

There was a big situation in tonight's game that pretty much summed up all of my feelings about what is wrong with the closer's...

Minor League Schedule: 6/28/12

Ryan Hafner gets a real test in Lakewood tonight. The 17th round pick in the 2010 draft has struggled this season with his command,...

State College Player Reports: Clay Holmes, Barrett Barnes, Chris Diaz

The State College Spikes closed out their three-game series in Batavia with an impressive 6-2 win that featured strong pitching, especially from the bullpen,...

Hanson Leaves Game With Injury; Good Start From Rowland

The big news of the West Virginia/Lakewood game tonight was when Alen Hanson got hit in the helmet with a pick-off attempt in the...

Pirates Notebook: Bucs Snap Losing Streak With 11 Runs

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their three game streak on Wednesday after pounding out season highs in hits (14) and runs (11) en route to...

Prospect Watch: Home Runs Hurt Taillon; Hanson Leaves Game

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Big Hits In The 5th Lead Indians Past Toledo

Indianapolis Indians  9,  Toledo Mud Hens  6 (Box)   A 5-run 3rd inning gave the Indianapolis Indians the spark they needed to push past the Toledo Mud...

Pirates Claim Oscar Tejeda, DFA Doug Slaten

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed infielder/outfielder Oscar Tejeda off waivers from the Boston Red Sox, and have designated left-hander Doug Slaten for assignment. Tejeda...

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