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Monthly Archives: June, 2014

Luis Heredia Headed in the Wrong Direction

The 2014 Luis Heredia isn't the same as the 2013 version. In some ways that is a good thing, but in other ways that...

Prospect Highlights: Hits From Willy Garcia and Elias Diaz, Thoughts on Both Players

Below are two hits from Altoona right fielder Willy Garcia and one from catcher Elias Diaz. Garcia is the flashier of the two players...

First Pitch: Have the Pirates Already Added the Pitching They Need?

A few weeks ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked to be sitting on the fence between buyers and sellers. They were just below .500, just...

Minor League Schedule: Casey Sadler and Adrian Sampson Go Tonight

Today's Starters: Casey Sadler, Adrian Sampson, John Kuchno, Shane Carle, Austin Coley, Nick Hutchings

Prospect Watch: Luis Heredia Pitches Gem, Edwin Espinal Comes Up Big at the Plate

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...

Vance Worley Looks Like the Pirates Big Reclamation Project This Year

On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Pirates' manager Clint Hurdle talked about how teams needed depth in the rotation, and needed to think about Plan B, Plan...

Pirates Trade Adalberto Santos to the Giants

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded infield prospect Adalberto Santos to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a player to be named later. Santos...

Altoona Curve to Pay Tribute to Evan Chambers on Sunday

Over the off-season, Evan Chambers, an outfielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, passed away at his home in Florida. Chambers had played as high...

Prospect Highlights: Josh Bell Extends Streak, Cole Tucker Double, Orlando Castro vs Colin Moran

Josh Bell extended his hit streak to 12 games on Wednesday night when he collected this double in the sixth inning. Bell has a...

First Pitch: Thoughts on Glasnow, Polanco, Hanson, Pitching, Castro

Last week when I looked at the schedule, I saw the opportunity to cover six games in three days. I didn't have to cover...

Prospect Watch: Harold Ramirez and Josh Bell Extend Their Hitting Streaks

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 League Schedule: Luis Heredia Has Struggled on the Road This Season

Eight games on the schedule today, with Luis Heredia making his fourth start on the road, where he has struggled this season.  Check out the...

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