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Minor League Moves For 8/1

A few minor league transactions have been made early today, and I expect more to be announced later today: -Cole White has been promoted from...

Prospect Trends — By Position

The Pirates entered this year with a farm system skewed very strongly toward pitching.  It's surprising, then, that many of the players who've taken...

Exploring the Arsenal: Previewing the Cubs’ Probable Starting Pitchers (Part 1)

Exploring the Arsenal will run prior to each series, providing you with a brief scouting report on the starting pitchers expected to oppose the...

How Do August Waiver Trades Work?

Every year there is a ton of hype surrounding the trade deadline, but the big misconception is that teams can no longer make trades...

Daily Prospect Profile: Ramon Cabrera

The catching depth in the Pittsburgh Pirates system is thin behind top prospect Tony Sanchez.  All of the upper level options, including the two...

Minor League Schedule: 8/1/11

Today's starting pitchers: Justin Wilson, Nate Baker, Jameson Taillon and Trent Stevenson

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/31/11

Nick Kingham allows a run in five innings, Starling Marte goes 3-for-4, and John Bowker homers for the 13th time this year.

Lincoln and Indians Chopped By Braves

Gwinnett Braves  11,  Indianapolis Indians  5 The Gwinnett Braves did not appreciate the Indians scoring 8 runs over the first two innings in Saturday night's...

Game 106 Recap: Phils Mount Late Comeback, Sweep

The Pirates blew a late two run lead and succumbed in the tenth inning as Philadelphia swept a three game set. Raul Ibanez was...

2011 Trade Deadline Recap: Pirates Get Lee, Ludwick

For the past month I've been saying that the Pittsburgh Pirates should be looking at potential moves where they upgrade the team, while giving...

Pirates Prospects on Extra Innings Today

I'll be a guest on Extra Innings with David Todd on 104.7 FM today after the Pittsburgh Pirates game, discussing the 2011 trade deadline....

Michael Crotta Designated for Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated right handed pitcher Michael Crotta for assignment, in order to make room for newly added outfielder Ryan Ludwick.