Right-handed pitcher Stolmy Pimentel was promoted to Indianapolis from Double-A Altoona on Saturday, as first reported by Cory Giger of the Altoona Mirror. The move corresponds with pitcher Nick Kingham joining the Altoona Curve from Bradenton.
Pimentel, 23,...
The Pittsburgh Pirates have added right-handed pitcher Brandon Cumpton to the 40-man roster for his start tonight. To make room, they have designated left-handed Mike Zagurski for assignment. The DFA of Zagurski also clears a spot...
Earlier today we heard a report that Brandon Cumpton would be starting for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Later, Clint Hurdle confirmed the report, which means it's time for another installment of "The Book". Or "The...
For a season preview of the Pittsburgh Pirates two Dominican Summer League teams, check out our article here. Throughout the year, we will provide the recaps of both teams, as well as highlight one player each...
I didn't have one specific thing I wanted to write about, but a few notes I was thinking about. So I went with more of a notes column, with three different topics below.
**About a month ago...
Did you see this coming? Did you see Jeff Locke having the National League's 5th-best ERA in mid-June?
If you're surprised, that's because Locke's performance sneaks up on you. The Pirates have needed nine starters to fill...
Let's review the Pirates' scheduled starting rotation following the news that Brandon Cumpton will take the place of injured A.J. Burnett.
Dodgers Series
Friday: Jeff Locke
Saturday: Brandon Cumpton (MLB Debut)
Sunday: Gerrit Cole
Reds Series
Monday: Francisco Liriano
Tuesday: Charlie Morton
Wednesday: Jeff...
The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially announced the signing of five picks from the 2013 MLB draft. The picks are as follows.
2nd Round - Blake Taylor, LHP
5th Round - Trae Arbet, SS
10th Round - Shane Carle, RHP
13th...
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to sign 15th round pick Max Rossiter, Pirates Prospects has learned. Rossiter is a college senior from Arizona State, so the agreement between the two sides isn't a surprise. The Pirates...
Episode nine of The Pirates Prospects Podcast can be downloaded or streamed below. This episode includes analysis from Tom Bragg (@TomBraggSports) and James Santelli (@JamesSantelli) on the Pirates. Highlights of the show include:
**Tom and James, who were...
