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Monthly Archives: June, 2020

Six weeks ago, Pirates Prospects returned as a solo project. Since that point, this article is the 122nd that I've posted. If you're doing the math at home, that's an average of about three articles per...
Paul Skenes is human, after all. The 2023 first overall pick gave up his first runs of the season against Omaha on Wednesday afternoon, in his first start where he pitched into the fifth inning. Skenes allowed his...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: June 30th, the McWilliams and Hanrahan Trades

Two trades of note and seven former players born on this date. The Trades On this date in 1982, the Pirates acquired Larry McWilliams from the Atlanta Braves...

First Pitch: Top 50 Prospects in Spring Training 2.0

The Pittsburgh Pirates released their Spring Training and alternate site rosters on Sunday. I briefly mentioned some of the prospects on the alternate site...

Pirates Sign Fourth Round Pick Jack Hartman

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Monday afternoon that they have signed fourth round draft pick Jack Hartman. He's their third draft pick to sign,...

Explaining Transactions and the 2020 Operations Manual

I’m not sure what it is about baseball transaction minutiae, but I absolutely love it. Maybe it’s because I like questions that have answers,...

June 29, 1979: Bullpen Holds on as Pirates Edge Expos

The Pirates' bullpen held onto a one-run lead for the final three innings as the Bucs beat Montreal, 6-5.  The win puts the Pirates...

Pittsburgh Pirates Trade History: The California/Los Angeles/Anaheim Angels Edition

We have posted four Pirates Trade History articles here and will eventually get to all 30 teams. Some of the teams will have a...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: June 29th, John Wehner

Five former Pittsburgh Pirates birthdays on this date, plus a trade of note. The Trade On this date in 1961, the Pirates traded pitcher Tom Cheney...

First Pitch: Who Makes the Playoffs in a 60-Game Season?

With a 60-game season, there is a thought that almost any team has a chance to make the playoffs if they can go on...

Pirates Announce 60-Man Player Pool; Edgar Santana Suspended 80 Games

Major League teams had to submit their 60-man player pools by 4 PM on Sunday. The Pittsburgh Pirates released their roster for Spring Training,...

June 28, 1979: Pirates Lose a Game But Add a Mad Dog

The Pirates dropped the second and last game of their home series with the Mets, 3-2.  There was other news, though, as the team...

Card of the Day: 1968 Topps Manny Sanguillen

Today's Card of the Day is the rookie card for one of the Pittsburgh Pirates all-time fan favorites. If you look through Manny Sanguillen's...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: June 28th, Bill Madlock Trade

Four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus a trade that brought over a key part to the 1979 World Series run....

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