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Monthly Archives: August, 2015

Morning Report: Updates on Two Injured Players, Another Tommy John Surgery

Morning Report
Just over two weeks ago, the Morning Report centered around all of the Tommy John surgeries in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system. At the time,...

First Pitch: Pirates September Call-Ups Could Have a Domino Effect

First Pitch
MIAMI -- The Pirates are already planning ahead for their September call-ups, with Clint Hurdle and Neal Huntington having "scratch the surface" conversations on...

The Key to Charlie Morton Having Success Against Left-Handers

Analysis
MIAMI -- On paper, the Pirates had a good plan tonight. They loaded their lineup with guys who have fared well against left-handers, while...

Prospect Watch: Another Great Outing From Steven Brault

Prospect Watch
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...

Pedro Florimon Sent Outright to Indianapolis

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent shortstop Pedro Florimon outright to Indianapolis after he cleared waivers on Tuesday afternoon. Florimon was designated for assignment last...

Ke’Bryan Hayes Promoted to Morgantown, Kevin Kramer to West Virginia

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted 2015 first round compensation pick Ke'Bryan Hayes to Morgantown from the GCL. Hayes put up excellent numbers in the...

A.J. Burnett Threw a Two Inning Sim Game Today

Injury Updates
MIAMI -- A.J. Burnett threw a sim game this afternoon at Marlins Park, which is a big step for his rehab. Burnett threw 35 pitches...

Carlos Munoz Named Appalachian League Player of the Year

News
Bristol first baseman Carlos Munoz has been named the Appalachian League Player of the Year. He is currently hitting .330/.428/.608 through 52 games. The...

Gregory Polanco Stepping Up as the Final Piece of the Dream Outfield

Analysis
MIAMI -- At the start of the 2015 season, there was a debate as to who had the best young outfield in baseball. The debate...

Morning Report: Breaking Down Steven Brault’s Stretch of Strong Pitching

Morning Report
Below in the minor league daily write-up, I mentioned the streak that Steven Brault has been on recently, allowing six earned runs over his...

First Pitch: What the Pirates Should Do With Happ When Burnett Returns?

First Pitch
Right after the trade deadline, I called the moves made by the Pirates "potentially brilliant." When I wrote the article, I knew it would...

J.A. Happ is Giving the Pirates Exactly What They Need This Month

Analysis
MIAMI -- J.A. Happ has given the Pirates exactly what they needed in the month of August. After A.J. Burnett went down with an...
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