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Monthly Archives: July, 2016

What has stood out about Quinn Priester in the early games in Triple-A this year is his high whiff rate. The 2019 first rounder has two starts with double-digit whiff totals, seeing an increase over his...
The Pirates sent down 2020 seventh overall pick Nick Gonzales this spring, relegating him to a depth option for the second base position. He seemed to take that personally, recording hits in nearly every game since,...

Pirates Recall Max Moroff, Option Steven Brault

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled infielder Max Moroff and optioned Steven Brault to Indianapolis. Moroff is only hitting .229, but he leads the International...

Morning Report: Is Elvis Escobar Finally Turning Into a Prospect?

Some thoughts on a Sunday morning, which could be busy with trades, or at least rumors that never come true. I want to start...

First Pitch: Why the Pirates Bullpen Might Be Better After the Melancon Trade

The Pirates traded Mark Melancon today in a deal that was largely about getting future value for a guy who would be leaving after...

Prospect Watch: Austin Meadows Continues His Rehab Stint

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors and loses his prospect eligibility, he...

Neal Huntington Discusses the Mark Melancon Trade

The Pirates made their first trade around the deadline today, dealing Mark Melancon to the Washington Nationals for left-handed reliever Felipe Rivero, and left-handed...

Chad Kuhl Expected to Return to the Indianapolis Rotation on Monday

INDIANAPOLIS -- One injured pitcher in the organization is close to rejoining the ranks of the healthy. No official announcement has been made, but it...

Pirates Looking For Starting Pitching Following Melancon Trade

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Mark Melancon deal might just be the start for the Pirates, who are looking to fill their need...

Pirates Trade Mark Melancon to Nationals

Yesterday we heard that the Pittsburgh Pirates were getting interest on Mark Melancon, with the Nationals, Indians, and Giants as teams who were pursuing...

Morning Report: Comparing Last Year and This Year for Gage Hinsz

Gage Hinsz is scheduled to make his 11th start tomorrow. Last year while in Bristol, he pitched ten games. One of them is listed...

Francisco Cervelli Goes Down With Right Foot Discomfort

Francisco Cervelli left tonight's game in Milwaukee in the 8th inning after getting hit in the right foot when trying to block a pitch....

Prospect Watch: Austin Meadows Begins Rehab Assignment with Morgantown

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors and loses his prospect eligibility, he...

Pirates Recall Steven Brault, Option A.J. Schugel to Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled Steven Brault for tonight's start in Milwaukee, and to make room, they've optioned A.J. Schugel to Indianapolis. It's unclear right...

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