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Monthly Archives: March, 2017

Minor League Injury Updates: Barrett Barnes, Jin-De Jhang, Adrian Valerio

Injury Updates
BRADENTON, Fla. - Barrett Barnes and Jin-De Jhang were both cut from big league camp in the last week, but not before suffering injuries....

WBC Notes: Andrew McCutchen’s RBI Single Helps USA Move on to Finals

World Baseball Classic
Team USA took on Japan in the semi-finals of the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night, with the winner of the game moving on...

Pirate City Notes: Nova Goes Six Innings, Bell Expected to be Ready For Opening Day

Analysis
BRADENTON, Fla. - Ivan Nova only pitched six innings at Pirate City today. He threw 97 pitches, with a goal of getting near 100...

Pirates Notebook: Chad Kuhl Working on a Counter-Punch, Approach vs Lefties

Analysis
BRADENTON, Fla. — The easiest way to describe Chad Kuhl as a pitcher is a sinkerballer. As a rookie in 2016, he leaned heavily...

Minor Moves: Pirates Cut Eight Minor League Pitchers, Three Other Players Retire

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates cut eight pitchers from minor league camp on Tuesday afternoon. There are also two retirement announcements from over the off-season, plus...

Who Wants to Win the Pirates’ Fifth Starter Spot?

Analysis
BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pirates essentially have one rotation spot up for grabs this spring, and four pitchers who are in competition for that...

Pittsburgh Pirates Trim Four Pitchers From Spring Training Roster

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates trimmed down the active Spring Training roster on Monday morning. Pat Light was optioned to Indianapolis, while Jared Lakind, Casey Sadler...

Extra Innings: Analyzing the Recent Altoona Breakouts and the Next Candidates

Analysis
BRADENTON, Fla. - Every year it seems like I am asked why the Pirates are giving a position player starting time in Altoona. The...

Notes on Gerrit Cole, Alen Hanson, Juan Nicasio, Yeudy Garcia, New Cuban Pitcher

Analysis
BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pirates played to an 11-11 tie with the Blue Jays today at LECOM, with the most encouraging thing being Gerrit...

Is Kevin Kramer the Next Infielder to Have a Breakout Season in Altoona?

Analysis
BRADENTON, Fla. - A year ago, Kevin Kramer was one of my big breakout picks for the lower levels. I watched him daily at...

WBC Notes: Andrew McCutchen’s Two-Run Double Helps Lead USA to 6-3 Win

World Baseball Classic
On Saturday night in the World Baseball Classic, Team USA took on the Dominican Republic in a win or go home game. That meant...

Casey Sadler’s Journey Back From Tommy John Surgery

Analysis
BRADENTON, Fla. - The 2015 season was supposed to be a big season for Casey Sadler, as he was teetering on the edge of a...
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