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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...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Bubba Chandler Strikes Out Ten in Career-Best Start

Bubba Chandler had the best start of his pro career on Friday night, pitching the Altoona Curve to a 5-0 victory. Chandler pitched seven shutout...

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Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/4/11

Ross Ohlendorf makes another AAA rehab start, while Brandon Cumpton and Zac Fuesser both have strong outings.

Projection, Projection, Projection — Will the Pirates’ Draft Approach Work?

As the more fanatical Pirate fans are all well aware, the Pirates in recent drafts have followed a fairly extreme pattern of focusing on...

One Year Ago Today: Pirates Bolster Bullpen

I've talked a few times the last few days about how the July 31st trade deadline doesn't represent the final opportunity to add talent...

Is Wes Freeman Climbing in to the Top 50?

One of the big stories in the minors the last few weeks has been the hot streak by outfield prospect Wes Freeman.  In his...

VSL/DSL Pirates Transactions

The Pirates have recently released five players from the VSL/DSL rosters and added five new players in their place. Earlier this year they needed...

Zack Von Rosenberg vs Colton Cain

The 2009 draft saw two big bonuses awarded to high school pitchers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.  One bonus was for $1.2 M, going to...

Daily Prospect Profile: Brock Holt

Coming in to the 2011 season, one position player that I had my eye on was Brock Holt.  The 23 year old middle infielder...

Minor League Schedule: 8/4/11

Today's starting pitchers: Ross Ohlendorf, Michael Colla, Brandon Cumpton, Zac Fuesser and Michael Jefferson.

Game 109 Recap: Bucs Lose 1-0 to Cubs

Charlie Morton tossed seven scoreless innings. But he was matched by Matt Garza. Starlin Castro hit a solo homer off Chris Resop in the...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/3/11

Jeff Locke allowed a run in seven innings for Altoona, Colton Cain had a strong performance out of the bullpen, and Wes Freeman continues his hot hitting of late.

Update on Josh Bell’s Chances of Signing

Over the weekend, Kendall Rogers of Perfect Game mentioned that a source put the chances of the Pittsburgh Pirates signing 2011 2nd round pick...

Ryan Doumit Reinstated, Eric Fryer Optioned

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated catcher Ryan Doumit from the 60-day disabled list, the team announced today.  To make room on the active roster,...
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