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Monthly Archives: June, 2015

Pirates Still Can’t Figure Out the Reds

Many expected the Cincinnati Reds to fall to the lower echelon of the National League Central this season while the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh...

Morning Report: Times, They Have Changed

On Wednesday I was looking through a minor league baseball set from 1988 and it led me to a terrific conversation on Thursday night...

Prospect Watch: Brault and Garcia Pitch Well, Ramirez Continues to Hit

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Why Hasn’t Josh Bell Been Promoted Yet?

I was planning on finishing up a mid-year report on the Altoona Curve for today’s article, but a few great conversations with Josh Bell,...

Josh Bell and Elias Diaz to Represent Pirates at Futures Game

MLB has announced the rosters for the Futures Game, to be held during All-Star weekend in Cincinnati this year. The Pittsburgh Pirates will be...

Pirates Interested in Clay Buchholz, But What is He Worth?

Nick Cafardo has a report on Clay Buchholz today, noting that there are teams interested in the Red Sox right hander, and that the...

The Adjustment That Could Put Elvis Escobar Back on the Radar

In 2011, the Pirates signed Venezuelan outfielder Elvis Escobar to a $570,000 bonus, making him one of the Pirates' top international investments that year,...

Morning Report: Stats Leaders Across the System

I haven't done an update on the players among the league leaders in their league in awhile, so now is a good time to...

Reds Discipline Key to Success Against Cole

Gerrit Cole seems to evolve more and more into an ace each time he pitches this season. But there's been a few exceptions. The Cincinnati Reds...

Prospect Watch: Strong Outings For Glasnow, Heredia and Supak

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Casey Sadler Placed on DL With Right Forearm Strain

Casey Sadler has been placed on the Indianapolis disabled list with a right forearm strain. The move was made retroactive to his last start...

Hard Work and Focus Pays Off For Bret Helton

Bret Helton is a 6’ 3”, 230 pound right-handed pitcher, from the University of Utah, that the Pirates recently selected in the ninth round...

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