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Daily Prospect Profile: Elevys Gonzalez

Elevys Gonzalez broke on to the prospect scene last year after just two years as a pro.  Gonzalez was signed out of Venezuela in...

Game 90 Recap: Maholm, McCutchen Lead Bucs Into Break

Paul Maholm pitched into the eighth and allowed just one run while Andrew McCutchen paced the offense with a three run homer and a...

1901 Pirates Season: Part One

After finishing in second place in the NL in 1900, and making it through the mass player jump to the newly formed American League relatively unscathed, the...

The Details on Pedro’s Option

There has been some confusion as to why Pedro Alvarez was optioned to the minors yesterday by the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Some wondered why he...

Game 89 Recap: Correia’s Home Woes Continue

Kevin Correia suffered his worst outing of the year and the Pirates offense was held in check by Ryan Dempster and the Cubs bullpen....

Minor League Schedule: 7/10/11

For an in depth review of yesterday's games please check out our minor league wrap-up which can be found here. Both the GCL and...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/9/11

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Alvarez reinstated from DL, optioned to Triple-A

The Pirates announced today that third baseman Pedro Alvarez has been reinstated from the disabled list and assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Alvarez has...

The Value of Andrew McCutchen

Andrew McCutchen might be the first true star player the Pirates have had since Barry Bonds.  Brian Giles was good.  Jason Bay was good....

First Base Upgrade: Do the Pirates Have One Internally?

The Pittsburgh Pirates don't exactly have a loaded offense.  They've got a lot of young players who are holding down roster spots, regardless of...

Daily Prospect Profile: John Bowker

So maybe the word "prospect" in the Daily Prospect Profile today is a little generous.  John Bowker isn't a prospect.  Not technically, since he's...

Game 88 Recap: McKenry’s Blast Propels Bucs Past Cubs

The Pirates rallied for four runs in the bottom of the eighth to overcome a one run deficit and knock off the Cubs. Josh...