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Pirates Prospect Watch: Quinn Priester Throws Seven Shutout Innings

Quinn Priester threw seven shutout innings for Indianapolis on Sunday. The right-hander allowed just one hit, two walks, and struck out three in his...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Braxton Ashcraft is Heating Up in the Altoona Rotation

Braxton Ashcraft looks like he's starting to heat up. The right-hander pitched 5.1 innings for Altoona on Saturday night, allowing one run on five...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Patrick Reilly Throws Five No-Hit Innings

Patrick Reilly threw five no-hit innings for the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Friday, leading the High-A team to a 5-0 victory. Reilly was drafted in the...

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Pirates do not need to sign a mediocre free agent pitcher

Many have advocated that the Pirates add a veteran starting pitcher this offseason. One name that has popped up quite a bit is Braden...

Indian Pitchers Arrive in Florida; Caribbean Season Ends

A few bits and pieces on Sunday morning, with only 5 days left until pitchers and catchers report to Bradenton.


Colin Dunlap of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Chavez Sparks Venezuelan Win

Los Tigres de Aragua, the Venezuelan Winter League champions, are now also the Caribbean Series champions, and a big part of the credit goes to former Pirate Raul Chavez.

Beam Takes Flight with Jays; Former Pirates in Caribbean Series

The gamble that the Pirates took by putting RHP TJ Beam on waivers didn't pay off -- he was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Can You Smell the Grapefruit Yet?

Yes, we're getting closer!

Radar Tracking

To be honest, I had no idea that it had been several days since I last posted something. I guess that's what happens...

Beam Is In Limbo; Winter Leagues Finish… Almost

Back home after a few days away, and just a few things to catch up on:


With the signing of outfielder Eric Hinske, the Pirates needed to free up a space on the 40-man roster.

Pirates sign Maholm to multi-year contract

Dejan reports that it will be a three-year deal, plus a team option for a fourth season.  This will take him through arbitration, with the...

Pirates sign Hinske

The Pirates have come to an agreement with free agent utility player Eric Hinske.  Dejan reports that the deal is worth $1.5 million, with...

Gimenez Hitting in Playoffs

It's so sad to drive past Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis and see snow on the seats.

The Next Round of Signings

10+ inches of snow in Indianapolis overnight...much better to be thinking about baseball, and recent signings.

The Pirates have claimed starting pitcher Virgil Vasquez off waivers from the Padres, and they signed another starter, Ty Taubenheim

Pirate Prospect #17 – Chase D’Arnaud

I am counting down my personal list of the top 25 Pirate prospects. You can follow the countdown here, or by clicking on the...
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