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Monthly Archives: March, 2014

First Pitch: Could Travis Ishikawa Actually Win the First Base Job?

Earlier this evening, Jon Heyman said that Travis Ishikawa has a shot to beat out Andrew Lambo for the first base job against right-handed...

Update On Wei-Chung Wang and His Chance To Make Brewers

In December, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost left-handed pitcher Wei-Chung Wang in the Rule V draft to the Milwaukee Brewers. At the time, it seemed...

Pirates Tried to Extend Starling Marte Through the 2020 Season

Over the weekend we heard that the Pittsburgh Pirates tried to extend outfielder Starling Marte, but that Marte has turned down two extension attempts. Jon...

Pirates Possibly Looking At Didi Gregorius

According to Jon Morosi, the Pittsburgh Pirates have had trade discussions with the Arizona Diamondbacks for shortstop Didi Gregorius. There were no details from...

First Pitch: The Impact of the Injuries to the Top Prospects

Every year around this time I start gathering information to prepare for the season previews at each minor league level. A big part of...

Draft Prospect Watch: Brown Throws Eight Scoreless, Homers Twice

Today we wrap up the sixth weekend of the college baseball season by focusing on a pitcher that has moved up the draft charts...

Week In Review: The Injury Bug Hits the Pirates’ Organization

The past week has seen the Pittsburgh Pirates organization get hit by the injury bug. Fortunately, most of the injuries aren't major or long-term...

Jameson Taillon Sidelined With “A Little Bit of Elbow Discomfort”

Pittsburgh Pirates' top pitching prospect Jameson Taillon is currently sidelined with what he describes as "a little bit of elbow discomfort." "I've had an MRI...

Pirates Have Talked Extension With Starling Marte

According to Rob Biertempfel, the Pittsburgh Pirates approached left fielder Starling Marte with a contract extension twice during the Winter and each time he turned...

Draft Prospect Watch: Max Pentecost Homers, Drives In Six Runs

It’s the sixth weekend of the college baseball season and like every Saturday night, we will focus on the best college hitters that are...

Pirate City Notes: Luis Heredia Hits 95 MPH, Throwing Four Shutout Innings

Charlie Morton threw seven innings and 97 pitches at Pirate City today against the High-A Yankees team. I didn't follow Morton's start much, since...

Tyler Glasnow to Miss the Start of the Regular Season

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Tyler Glasnow will miss the start of the 2014 season due to a tight lower back. Glasnow said he...

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