Monthly Archives: July, 2015

How Will Aramis Ramirez Shake Up the Pirates Lineup?

AnalysisJuly 25, 2015

Aramis Ramirez will make his Pirates 2015 debut tonight against the Washington Nationals. Ramirez will be batting in the cleanup spot, sandwiched between Andrew...

Site Updates: Big Prospect Watch Upgrades, Plus Tons of Live Coverage

Site UpdatesJuly 25, 2015

One of the best features we have on the site is our nightly Prospect Watch. Sure, everyone does a nightly recap of the minor...

Brent Morel Designated For Assignment

TransactionsJuly 25, 2015

Well, that was quick. Brent Morel has been designated for assignment by the Pirates, in order to clear a spot on the 25-man roster for...

The Backup Plan For Antonio Bastardo

AnalysisJuly 25, 2015

The Pirates have seen Antonio Bastardo struggle with his consistency this year in the majors. They've also been rumored to be looking at relief...

Morning Report: Garcia and Tarpley Give West Virginia a Pair of Aces

Morning ReportJuly 25, 2015

Yeudy Garcia is starting tonight for West Virginia and he's coming into the game with a 2.03 ERA, which is the best in the...

First Pitch: Have the Pirates Found the New Cuban Market?

First PitchJuly 25, 2015

There was a time not too long ago when spending big money on Cuban ball players was seen as a risky move. These were...

Polanco Stays Short, Goes Deep in Pirates Victory Over Washington

AnalysisJuly 25, 2015

For the second consecutive night, the Pirates power-stroke carried them to victory against the Washington Nationals, pounding three home runs off of Nationals ace...

Prospect Watch: Tarpley Continues Strong Pitching, Bell Homers

Prospect WatchJuly 25, 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...

Jung Ho Kang is Turning Into a Huge Steal For the Pirates

AnalysisJuly 24, 2015

Looking back to this past off-season, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Pirates was whether or not Jung Ho Kang’s outstanding performance in...