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Monthly Archives: July, 2016

Multiple Teams Reportedly Pursuing Mark Melancon

The trade deadline rumors will be heating up this weekend, and already today there has been a big trade, with Andrew Cashner going to...

Jose Osuna Is Off to a Great Start in Triple-A

INDIANAPOLIS – He provided an offensive boost when the team needed it the most, showing his versatility in the process. Lehigh Valley swept Indianapolis in...

Morning Report: Bristol Hitters Struggled Through the First Half of Their Season

The Bristol offense this year has been disturbingly bad through the first half of the Appalachian League season. The pitching isn't much better with...

First Pitch: Pirates Have a Difficult Challenge As the Trade Deadline Approaches

I started the week writing about how the Pirates should be sellers, and should trade Mark Melancon in an attempt to get some value...

Prospect Watch: Duncan Throws Five Shutout Innings in Return from Disabled List

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

Kevin Newman Made Some Small Adjustments to Improve His Hitting

ALTOONA, PA - "Obviously, he was on the map as a first rounder, but, he's opening eyes and making  think about to what they are...

Six Pirates on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects List

MLB Pipeline posted their updated top 100 prospects list late Wednesday night and the Pittsburgh Pirates have six players in the new rankings. They...

David Todd Podcast: Extended Pirates Top 50 and Trade Deadline Talk

I normally have a weekly interview with David Todd on Wednesdays on ESPN 970 in Pittsburgh. The interview typically goes about 15 minutes each...

Morning Report: The Last Six Weeks of the Minor League Season Could Be Interesting

I added the Playoff Push section back today for the minor league teams. The Pirates still have 62 games left in the season, so...

First Pitch: The Bright Future of the Pirates Rotation

The last two nights, I've written about the starting pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The articles probably haven't been what you want to read...

Gerrit Cole Goes the Distance, McCutchen and Kang Break Out Bats in Pirates Win

PITTSBURGH — In a season full of unrequited hope, Wednesday night was a night of catharsis for the Pirates. Gerrit Cole earned his first...

Prospect Watch: Travis MacGregor Throws Five Shutout Innings in Longest Pro Outing

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

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