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Monthly Archives: August, 2013

Each week in Statcast Heroes, I’ll be recapping the weekly leaders at each level of the Pittsburgh Pirates system that has data available. That includes the Major Leagues, Triple-A, and Single-A. The results give a quick...
The Milwaukee Brewers aren't a big swing and miss team. Prior to Tuesday night's game against the Pirates, they ranked 22nd in baseball in swinging strikes, at 10% of their total pitches. Yet, the Pittsburgh Pirates...

Gregory Polanco Promoted to Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted top hitting prospect Gregory Polanco to Indianapolis, Cory Giger reports. https://twitter.com/CoryGiger/status/373975434624393216 This move comes just in time for the Indianapolis playoff...

Neal Huntington Comments on Justin Morneau Trade

Neal Huntington addressed the media shortly before 6:00 this evening, and offered his thoughts on the Justin Morneau trade, as well as the roster...

Pirates Call Up Stolmy Pimentel, Option Jared Hughes and Andrew Lambo

The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up Stolmy Pimentel, and have optioned right-hander Jared Hughes to Altoona. They also optioned Andrew Lambo to Altoona to...

Pirates Notebook: For Garrett Jones, C’est La Vie

Garrett Jones wasn't happy this week. While hitting .119 for the month of August entering last night's game (courtesy of some atrocious luck on...

Pirates Acquire Justin Morneau For Alex Presley

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired Justin Morneau for Alex Presley, per Ken Rosenthal. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/373873556461219840 We heard earlier that the Pirates were still trying for Morneau, and...

Pirates Still Trying For Justin Morneau

Dan Zangrilli of 93.7 The Fan reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are still trying for Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau. https://twitter.com/DanZangrilli/status/373831295677497344 The Pirates were willing...

First Pitch: The Other Trade Deadline, and Playoff Rosters

In less than 24 hours the playoff rosters will have to be set. If you haven't read James Santelli's article detailing the rules for...

Minor League Schedule: Holmes Makes Last Regular Season Start

8/31/13 Probables: Stolmy Pimentel, David Bromberg, Robby Rowland, Clay Holmes, Isaac Sanchez

Jones, Liriano Rebound in 5-0 Victory as Pirates Tie for NL Central Lead

As he has done so many times before in stretches when the Pirates struggle, Francisco Liriano delivered a masterful start to propel Pittsburgh to...

Prospect Watch: Kingham and Glasnow Finish Their Regular Seasons Strong

Top Pitcher: Nick Kingham, Top Hitter: Jordan Steranka, HR: Carlos Mesa, Jordan Steranka

Russ Canzler Outrighted to Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates have outrighted infielder Russ Canzler to Triple-A, per MLBTR. Canzler was placed on waivers earlier in the week to clear 40-man...

Reese McGuire and Austin Meadows Promoted to Jamestown

The GCL Pirates lost today in a one game playoff, ending their season. After the game, first round picks Austin Meadows and Reese McGuire...

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