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Monthly Archives: August, 2012

Brock Holt Named Altoona MVP; Phil Irwin Altoona’s Pitcher of the Year

Analysis
The Altoona Curve announced their 2012 Team Awards today, giving out honors for the Most Valuable Player, Pitcher of the Year, Fireman of the...

Kyle McPherson and Alex Presley to Join Team in Milwaukee

Transactions
Mike Vukovcan of KDKA reports through a source that right-handed pitcher Kyle McPherson and outfielder Alex Presley are en route to Milwaukee, and will...

Dilson Herrera and Eric Wood Promoted to State College

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted infielders Dilson Herrera and Eric Wood to State College. Both players were playing in the Gulf Coast League, and...

DSL Pirates1 Advance to Dominican Summer League Championship

International News
The DSL Pirates1 beat the DSL Mariners today, sweeping the Mariners in two games in the best of three semi-finals series, and advancing to...

Starling Marte and Tim Wood Named to IL All-Star Team

Analysis
The International League announced their postseason All-Star rosters this week, and two Indianapolis Indians were named to the squad. Starling Marte and Tim Wood...

Pirates Focus In-House, Rather Than Waiver Claims

Analysis
With just two days remaining until the August 31 trade waiver claim ends, Manager Clint Hurdle said the focus for the Pittsburgh Pirates down the stretch...

Polanco and Hanson Selected as 2012 SAL All-Stars

Analysis
The South Atlantic League has announced the selection of the 2012 Annual All-Star Team. Alen Hanson and Gregory Polanco were chosen from the West...

This Date in Pirates History: August 30

Pirates History
We have four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus two trades made during the Pirates run of NL East pennants from...

First Pitch: Five Other Altoona Players Who Could Help Indianapolis

Analysis
The Indianapolis Indians clinched the playoffs a while ago, and next week they will start their post-season run. The only problem is that their...

Minor League Schedule: 8/30/12

Analysis
Luis Heredia will start tonight during State College's doubleheader. It will likely be the next to last start of the season for Heredia, with...

Prospect Watch: GCL Wins Championship; Rojas Has a Big Day

Prospect Watch
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...

Brock Holt Has Three Hits as Indians Slip Past Toledo

Analysis
Indianapolis Indians  4,  Toledo Mud Hens  3 (Box)   A ninth inning rally by the Mud Hens made things a little worrisome for the Indians tonight at...
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