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Pirates Prospect Watch: Charles McAdoo and Bubba Chandler Lead Last Week’s Results

The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted one of their top performers in the system this past week, with a few other minor moves taking place. At...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Checking the Standings of Each Pirates Affiliate

The Greensboro Grasshoppers won the South Atlantic League North first half last week, putting the High-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the post-season....

Pirates Prospect Watch: Charles McAdoo Homers and Has a Web Gem in Double-A Debut

In his first game at the Double-A level, Charles McAdoo kept hitting. The third baseman was recently promoted by the Pirates from Greensboro after...

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Winter League Playoffs 1/12 — Hernandez On A Roll; Welch Too

Analysis
Pirates' players and friends in winter league action on Thursday:   DOMINICAN LEAGUE Gigantes del Cibao  6,  Aguilas Cibaenas  4 A 4-run 5th inning made the difference for...

The Under-Represented Middle Class of FA Pitchers

Analysis
Salaries for free agent starting pitchers are down league-wide this offseason.

Minor League Depth — Pitching, Part 2 (Upper Level Relievers)

Analysis
Bullpens don’t work quite the same way in the minors as they do in the majors. Most teams, including the Pirates, prefer to develop...

This Date in Pirates History: January 12

Pirates History
On this date in 1988, Willie Stargell was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot. Willie...

Winter League Playoffs 1/11 — Gimenez Gives Aragua A Win, Welch Homers

Analysis
A few Pirates' players and friends in winter league action:   DOMINICAN LEAGUE Leones del Escogido  7,  Aguilas Cibaenas  1 RF Brandon Moss scored Los Aguilas' only run,...

Report: Pirates Sign Doug Slaten

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According to Ken Rosenthal, the Pirates have signed left-handed reliever Doug Slaten to a minor league contract.  Terms are not available yet, but it's...

This Date in Pirates History: January 11

Pirates History
Plenty of former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date but we will focus on one particular player. Born on this date in 1890...

Minor League Depth — Pitching, Part 1 (Upper Level Starters)

Analysis
For the last three drafts, the Pirates have focused heavily on pitching, mostly of the high school variety. Combined with a number of trades...

Winter League Playoffs 1/10 — Another Homer For Moss

Analysis
Looking at a few Pirates' players and friends in Tuesday's winter league action:   VENEZUELAN LEAGUE Tigres de Aragua  2,  Aguilas del Zulia  1 Los Tigres scored first,...

Minor League Depth — Outfield, Part 2

Analysis
The outfield ranks at the lower levels of the Pirates’ system are loaded with very toolsy players who have a ways to go in...

Adam Jones – A Floor for Starling Marte

Analysis
Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles may be a good example of how Starling Marte can succeed in the majors without a great walk rate.

This Date in Pirates History: January 10

Pirates History
A light day for Pittsburgh Pirates history, no notable transactions and just two former players born on this date. George Strickland, born in 1926,...
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