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Pirates Prospect Watch: Braxton Ashcraft Looked Great in Triple-A Debut

Braxton Ashcraft looked great in his Triple-A debut. The right-hander allowed one run in six innings of work. He allowed three hits, no walks,...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Shawn Ross Homers Thrice For Greensboro

Shawn Ross had a career day for the Greensboro Grasshoppers. The undrafted catcher out of Puerto Rico hit three home runs in a 7-1...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Charles McAdoo Is Greensboro’s Most Consistent Hitter

Charles McAdoo has been the most consistent hitter in High-A Greensboro this year. On Tuesday night, McAdoo went 3-for-6 with his ninth homer of...

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Minor Moves: Pirates Sign Three, Release One

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a few minor league transactions, according to Baseball America.  They have signed three minor league free agents, re-signing catcher...

Who Will the Pirates Protect From the Rule 5 Draft?

Throughout the year we've talked about the Rule 5 roster crunch that the Pittsburgh Pirates will face this off-season.  Some of that has been...

Pirates Looking at Rafael Furcal

Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are looking at Rafael Furcal and other shortstop options, although Heyman specified that Jose...

Trade Target – Adam Laroche

With the Nationals in pursuit of Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder, is there a chance the Pirates could trade for Adam Laroche if either of those players sign with the Nats?

This Date in Pirates History: November 17

On this date in 1933 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded longtime leftfielder Adam Comorosky and second baseman Tony Piet to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange...

Winter Leagues 11/16: Two Hit Day for Hague

Wednesday's winter league action with Pirates' players and friends: DOMINICAN LEAGUE Gigantes del Cibao 1,  Toros del Este 0 Matt Hague went 2-for-5 with a double and...

Arizona Fall League Recap 11/16

Today was a slow day in the Arizona Fall League for the Pittsburgh Pirates prospects.  Brock Holt was the only player who played.  He...

Changes Coming to International Free Agency

We've heard a lot about the Collective Bargaining Agreement talks as it pertains to the draft and free agency.  Melissa Segura of Sports Illustrated...

There Will Be Type B Free Agents This Off-Season

Joel Sherman had a report yesterday that said Major League Baseball would be getting rid of Type B picks as part of the new...

AFL Recap 11/15: Nathan Baker Pitch F/X Breakdown

Nathan Baker has had a rough time lately in the Arizona Fall League.  His previous two outings saw him allow eight earned runs in...

This Date in Pirates History: November 16

On this date in 1950 the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Dale Long and George Metkovich in the rule V draft. Long was selected from the...

Winter Leagues 11/16 — Farrell Homers

Checking in with Pirates' players and friends in Tuesday's winter league action....    I'll be away for a few days, but we'll catch up with...
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