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Monthly Archives: August, 2015

Matt Gajtka Podcast: Prospect Interest, Pirates Development, Minor League Pay

Last night I was on Matt Gajtka's weekly radio show, Gike's Got Game, discussing several topics related to the farm system. Matt and I...

Morning Report: Notes on Brubaker, Ramirez, Hayes, Frazier

Just going to cover some miscellaneous topics today, going over a few things we have been watching lately. I wanted to start with something...

Gregory Polanco Does it All in Pirates’ 5-3 Victory Over Rockies

PITTSBURGH -- The final piece of the Dream Outfield© appears to have arrived. Behind Gregory Polanco, the Pirates took the first of a three-game set against...

Carlos Munoz Promoted to Morgantown

According to Tim Hayes, who covers the Bristol Pirates, first baseman Carlos Munoz will head to Morgantown to finish the rest of the season....

Prospect Watch: Tyler Eppler Continues Impressive Stretch

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 Prospects Subscribers Will Get FREE and Discounted 2016 Prospect Guides

From the moment I started this site, the biggest inspirations I've had have come from other team prospect sites. There weren't many of them...

Max Moroff Named a 2015 Eastern League All-Star

The Eastern League announced their selections for the 2015 All-Star Team, which is voted on by Eastern League managers, coaches, and media personnel. Only...

Josh Harrison Returning to the Super Utility Role For Now

MIAMI -- At the start of the 2015 season, Josh Harrison was the everyday third baseman for the Pirates. Harrison broke out in a...

The Pirates’ Strategy Of Developing Positional Flexibility in the Minors

ALTOONA -- Josh Harrison and Brock Holt are two names that have been thrown around quite often in the Altoona press box and clubhouse...

Morning Report: Pirates Still Have Six Affiliates With Playoff Hopes

The minor league regular season has just 11 days left and the top six affiliates still all have a chance at the playoffs, though...

First Pitch: See You at the Ump Show

MIAMI -- Francisco Cervelli was ejected tonight in the third inning after arguing a called ball with umpire Alan Porter. I'll admit that I...

Cole Dominates, Hurdle Makes Right Call on Alvarez in Pirates 2-1 Win

MIAMI -- Gerrit Cole had a rough start to the month of August. In his first four outings, the Pirates' ace combined for a 4.70...

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