Monthly Archives: July, 2015

Pirates Designate Vance Worley For Assignment

TransactionsJuly 30, 2015

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Vance Worley for assignment to create a spot on the active roster for newly acquired Joe Blanton. So essentially,...

Morning Report: A Sleeper Pitching Prospect in the GCL

Morning ReportJuly 30, 2015

In last night's prospect watch, I talked briefly about GCL pitcher Luis Escobar, who threw five shutout innings. I wanted to expand on his...

First Pitch: Glasnow Getting the Cole Treatment, 2016 Prospects, Blanton Analysis

First PitchJuly 30, 2015

I've got to admit, I was very surprised to hear that Tyler Glasnow was getting promoted to Triple-A. It's not that he didn't deserve...

Pirates Acquire Joe Blanton From Royals

TransactionsJuly 30, 2015

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-handed veteran pitcher Joe Blanton from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations. He has made 11 relief appearances...

Prospect Watch: Radhames Liz Throws Six Shutout Innings, Escobar Shines in GCL

Prospect WatchJuly 29, 2015

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a...

Pirates Trade Jayson Aquino to Cleveland Indians

TransactionsJuly 29, 2015

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded minor league left-handed pitcher Jayson Aquino to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations. Aquino was picked up from the...

Gregory Polanco Removed from Game with Injury

Injury UpdatesJuly 29, 2015

Gregory Polanco was removed from this afternoon's game in Minnesota due to discomfort in his left knee. He was replaced in right field by...

Injury Updates: Jameson Taillon, Clay Holmes, Gift Ngoepe

Injury UpdatesJuly 29, 2015

Pittsburgh Pirates farm director Larry Broadway is currently in Altoona, along with a lot of the coordinators in the system. Sean McCool spoke with...

Tyler Glasnow Promoted to Indianapolis

TransactionsJuly 29, 2015

According to a source, the Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting pitcher Tyler Glasnow to Triple-A Indianapolis today. Glasnow is rated as our number one prospect in...