International News

Pirates Sign Venezuelan Outfielder Elvis Escobar

AnalysisJuly 3, 2011

The Pirates have added their second big International signing during this year's July 2nd signing period. The signing of Elvis Escobar, a 16 year...

2011 Pittsburgh Pirates International Signing Tracker

AnalysisJuly 2, 2011

We will be keeping track of all of the 2011 international signings made by the Pittsburgh Pirates, with bonus information when available. Below are...

Pirates Sign Colombian Outfielder Harold Ramirez

AnalysisJuly 2, 2011

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed Colombian outfielder Harold Ramirez, reports Ben Badler of Baseball America. The Pirates inked Ramirez for $1.05 M, which is...

Pirates Sign International Free Agent Dennis Hurtarte

AnalysisJune 27, 2011

The Pirates have signed their first player from Guatemala, first baseman Dennis Hurtarte. He was watched by numerous teams in the last three months...

Pirates Rumored to be Pursuing International Outfielder

AnalysisJune 14, 2011

For the past month, it seems like I get asked this question at least once a day: who are the Pirates targeting on the...

Pirates Sign Two From Taiwan

AnalysisJune 13, 2011

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed two players from Taiwan, according to Taiwan Baseball. The Pirates added catcher Chin-De Chang and left handed pitcher Wei-Chung Wang. Chang is 5' 10",...

Ten International Players to Watch: 2011

AnalysisJune 5, 2011

Late last year I gave a list of ten players to watch from the VSL and DSL teams. From that list, seven of the...

International Notes: Danny Arribas, Big Names

AnalysisMay 27, 2011

Yesterday the Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of five international players. Today we have two more updates on the international front: -Another player the Pirates...

Pirates Sign Five International Free Agents

AnalysisMay 26, 2011

According to MLB Trade Rumors, via Twitter, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed the following five international free agents: RHP Adolfo Flores RHP Juan Mendoza SS/2B/OF Edgard Munoz OF...