Monthly Archives: July, 2014

Williams: Pirates Prospects Sleepers to Follow in Single-A

ColumnsApril 23, 2024

What makes a player a prospect? Prospects are ultimately players who have the chance to play in the Major Leagues one day. As a player gets closer to the big leagues, their prospect status is dependent on...

Michael Kennedy Shows Path to Big Leagues With Eight Strikeout Performance

Scouting NotesApril 23, 2024

On Saturday, left-handed pitcher Michael Kennedy had the best outing of his pro career, allowing one run on two hits in five innings. The 19-year-old struck out eight, walking none. The Pirates drafted Kennedy in the fourth...

Padres Not Dealing Ian Kennedy or Joaquin Benoit

NewsJuly 31, 2014

Ken Rosenthal just tweeted that the San Diego Padres won't be dealing pitchers Ian Kennedy or Joaquin Benoit, both of whom were mentioned as...

David Price Traded to the Tigers

NewsJuly 31, 2014

There were a lot of questions about whether the Rays would deal David Price today. Joel Sherman reports that they've decided to deal Price...

Andrew Miller Traded to the Orioles

NewsJuly 31, 2014

The Pirates had been linked to Andrew Miller, along with several other left-handed relievers, leading up to the deadline. Miller was just dealt to...

Pittsburgh Pirates Claim Right-Handed Pitcher Angel Sanchez, Josh Wall DFA

TransactionsJuly 31, 2014

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed right-handed pitcher Angel Sanchez from the Chicago White Sox. Originally, Bob Nightengale from USA Today reported that the Pirates...

Cardinals Trade Allen Craig and Joe Kelly For John Lackey

NewsJuly 31, 2014

The St. Louis Cardinals are adding their second starting pitcher in as many days. Jon Heyman reports that they have acquired John Lackey from...

Pirates Have Inquired on Emilio Bonifacio

NewsJuly 31, 2014

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the teams that have inquired on Emilio Bonifacio, according to Joel Sherman. https://twitter.com/Joelsherman1/status/494866148190871552 Sherman mentions that the Cubs could also...

Life After Lester: What is Next For the Pirates?

NewsJuly 31, 2014

The Boston Red Sox traded Jon Lester to the Oakland Athletics today, getting Yoenis Cespedes in return. It's hard to see the Pittsburgh Pirates...

Prospect Highlights: Lambo Homer, Mathisen Triple, RBI Hits From Bell and Allie

AnalysisJuly 31, 2014

Four highlights today from three different levels, including a rare West Virginia Power video. Since the Rome Braves are the only team in the...

Jon Lester Traded to Oakland For Yoenis Cespedes

NewsJuly 31, 2014

Jeff Passan reports that Jon Lester has been traded. The team is unknown at the moment. https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/494839558664908800 Updates to come. UPDATE 9:42 AM: Passan says Lester is...