SARASOTA, Fla. -- There are questions regarding left-hander Justin Wilson this spring. Should he be a reliever or a starter? Does he make the club in the Pirates bullpen as another lefty, or will he start...
The Pittsburgh Pirates started their minor league schedule today, playing three games against the Philadelphia Phillies' farm system, and one game featuring the lower level guys going up against Team Canada. Luis Heredia started the contest...
SARASOTA, Fla. -- After right-hander James McDonald struggled with his fastball command, allowing five runs on six hits over three innings, the Bucs relievers were light's out at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., on Wednesday afternoon....
For the last few years the Pittsburgh Pirates have gone heavy on the over-slot deals for high school pitching prospects. Last year was no different, with two of the big signings being seventh rounder Jake Burnette...
BRADENTON, Fla. -- First Baseman Garrett Jones said he is looking for more consistency for the 2012 season. Jones saw his average go up and down every month with Pittsburgh last year, .265 in April, .179...
Good morning from Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. Of all the stadiums we've traveled to this spring, the O's park by far has my favorite press box. It's nothing fancy, just simple. Plus there is...
Below are the rosters for the minor league camp teams. There are a few big disclaimers for these rosters.
1. Don't take the assignments literally. If a guy is on the AAA team, that doesn't mean he's...
Three former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date and one signing of note. On this date in 2003 the Pirates signed center fielder Kenny Lofton to a one year contract. He was coming off a...
The Pirates take on the Phillies' minor league system today. The AAA and AA teams will play at Pirate City, while the A-ball team will be on the road heading to Philadelphia's minor league camp. The...
It was a big day at Pirate City today. Gerrit Cole took the mound, and was easily the top draw at camp. A crowd of about 25 fans gathered to watch the 2.5 inning intrasquad game,...
BRADENTON, Fla. -- The hit collector. That's what Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's nickname is for infielder Matt Hague.
And that's exactly what he's been doing this spring -- collecting hits. Over seven Grapefruit League games this spring,...
Today was a short day in Pirate City, and a pretty quiet day overall considering the Major League team was off. The minor leaguers had a short practice, and closed out the day with two short...
