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Monthly Archives: April, 2014

Draft Prospect Watch: Injuries Hit Two Big College Arms

Friday night is when most of the top college pitchers make their weekly start, so we concentrate on that group today. If you missed...

Jason Grilli Placed on the Disabled List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed right-handed pitcher Jason Grilli on the 15-day disabled list, retro to April 21st, with a left oblique strain. Jared...

Kyle McPherson Suffers Setback, Out Until 2015

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Kyle McPherson suffered a setback in his rehab this week, and was evaluated Wednesday by Dr. James Andrews, the team announced....

Prospect Links: Polanco the Next Big Thing, McGuire Scouting Report

Here are a few interesting prospect links for your Friday afternoon. **Albert Chen of Sports Illustrated writes that Gregory Polanco is the next big thing....

Prospect Highlights: Home Runs From Tony Sanchez and Stetson Allie

Indianapolis won 7-5 on Thursday night in a game that included half the runs scored in the ninth inning. Half of those six runs...

First Pitch: Brandon Cumpton Should Stay in the Pirates Rotation

Brandon Cumpton replaced the injured Wandy Rodriguez in the rotation today, and had another great outing in the majors. Cumpton gave up two runs...

Minor League Schedule: Tyler Glasnow Makes Season Debut

Today's Starters: Jake Brigham, Joely Rodriguez, Tyler Glasnow, Justin Topa

Prospect Watch: Homers From Gregory Polanco, Tony Sanchez and Stetson Allie

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...

Minor Moves: Bradenton Bullpen Gets A Makeover

After using Walker Gourley two days in a row, possibly the first time I've ever seen a position player do that, the Bradenton Marauders...

Neal Huntington on the Upcoming Amateur Draft

Pittsburgh Pirates GM Neal Huntington spoke with the media recently about the Pittsburgh Pirates approach with this upcoming draft. The Pirates are in an...

Prospect Highlights: Watch Stetson Allie’s Two Home Runs

During yesterday's Prospect Highlights, Stetson Allie was one of the featured players for his home run and three hits. On Wednesday night, he had...

Pirates Promote Brandon Cumpton For Today’s Start

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-handed pitcher Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianapolis for today's start. Cumpton is replacing Wandy Rodriguez in the rotation for...

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