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....
The Pirates have Gold Glove third basemen in Ke'Bryan Hayes and Jared Triolo. They've got another candidate in the system in power hitter Jack Brannigan.
Until they signed Josh Bell after the 2011 draft, the Pirates had paid almost no attention to traditional power-hitting, corner outfield prospects under their...
Checking in on Pirates' players and friends in Sunday's winter league action
VENEZUELAN LEAGUE
Tiburones de La Guaira 9, Caribes de Anzoategui 1
Los Caribes were held...
The Caribbean playoffs continue on Saturday evening, and the Australian early Sunday games have started....
VENZUELAN LEAGUE
Caribes de Anzoategui 15, Navegantes del Magallanes 3
A 7-run...
According to a Nicaraguan newspaper (link is in Spanish) Vicente Padilla will be scouted by Rene Gayo and the Pittsburgh Pirates next week, possibly...
With power hitting down throughout baseball, classic thirdbasemen are increasingly difficult to find. Most teams want a player who hits for power while having...
Playoffs continue in the Caribbean Leagues, with a few Pirates' players and friends:
VENEZUELAN LEAGUE
Tigres de Aragua 5, Aguilas del Zulia 3
Los Tigres picked up...
For the most part, “middle infield prospect” means “shortstop prospect.” A player with the ability to play secondbase at the major league level will...
