TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. Rankings are from the post trade deadline update.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP,...
Back on February 29th, I posted a "This Date" article called "Which Date in Pirates History?" which briefly mentioned all of the players in franchise history that don't have an exact known birth date. Some are...
Manager Clint Hurdle said on Tuesday afternoon that the organization has decided to move left-handed starter Justin Wilson into the bullpen.
"We are right now transferring Justin Wilson into the bullpen for maybe an opportunity to be...
Drew Sutton, who was designated for assignment last week at the trade deadline, has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Indianapolis. Because he's still in the organization, Sutton joins the list of candidates who could be...
Exploring the Arsenal will run prior to each game, providing you with a brief scouting report on the starting pitcher expected to oppose the Pirates. The chart below shows the horizontal and vertical movement of...
Coming into the 2012 season, Alen Hanson was an under-the-radar prospect in the Pirates' system. To anyone reading this right now, you're probably aware that Alen Hanson's has had a huge breakout season to the tune...
Earlier in the day we covered seven former Pirates players born on this date. That article can be read here. In part two we have Hall of Fame manager Bill McKechnie, who also played with the...
In part one of today's Pittsburgh Pirates history, we cover seven former players that were born on this date. Later on, we will cover a Hall of Famer who played for the Pirates, as well as...
The Pirates promoted Kyle McPherson and Brock Holt to Triple-A today -- well, technically the moves aren't official yet, but I'd expect an official announcement tomorrow or Wednesday, with corresponding moves to come. The move was...
Clay Holmes will get the start tonight for State College. He ranks first in the NY-Penn League with his 0.94 ERA and his matching 0.94 WHIP ranks him eighth in the NYPL. Bradenton was off yesterday....
TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. Rankings are from the post trade deadline update.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP,...
Charlotte Knights 1, Indianapolis Indians 0
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A brilliant performance by Chris Leroux was spoiled tonight, as the Charlotte Knights shut out the Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field tonight. Leroux made the start for the Indians, pitching 7...
