News and Notes

Prospect Notebook: Pirates Successful in the International Market

News and NotesJuly 2, 2012

Since Neal Huntington and company took over in 2008, the Pittsburgh Pirates have upped their amateur spending budgets each year. In the draft, no...

Pirates Notebook: Alvarez Continues Hot Hitting in Day Games; Lincoln, McCutchen Updates

News and NotesJune 30, 2012

After Pedro Alvarez stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs on Friday, the third baseman ripped a bases clearing double...

Pirates Notebook: Tabata Getting Closer to Being Demoted

News and NotesJune 28, 2012

If Jose Tabata doesn't get his act together, the outfielder could face a demotion to Triple-A. After Tabata made several throwing errors in right field...

Pirates Notebook: Two-Out Hits Hurt Bedard

News and NotesJune 26, 2012

After starting the first two months of the season off well, Erik Bedard has struggled in the month of June. Over five starts in...

Prospect Notebook: Changing the Fastball Academy

News and NotesJune 24, 2012

We've referred to State College as the "fastball academy" the last few years. But this year there's a new focus for Spikes pitchers: the...

Pirates Notebook: Rotation Still Has Questions; Moves on Horizon

News and NotesJune 24, 2012

PITTSBURGH, PA -- After the Pirates lost 3-2 to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday at PNC Park, Manager Clint Hurdle said that Jeff Karstens...

Prospect Notebook: Clay Holmes Pro Debut, No Bunts For Barnes

News and NotesJune 22, 2012

The Pittsburgh Pirates gave Clay Holmes a $1.2 M signing bonus to break his commitment to Auburn last year. The bonus was a record...

Prospect Notebook: Heredia Will Face a Huge Test in State College

News and NotesJune 17, 2012

Luis Heredia will begin the 2012 season in State College, which is an aggressive push for a player at his age. Heredia is 17...

Prospect Notebook: Kyle McPherson Rehab Update

News and NotesJune 13, 2012

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Kyle McPherson has been out of action all year with shoulder inflammation. McPherson went down with the injury in the...