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Pirates Prospect Watch: Braxton Ashcraft Throws Five Shutout in Triple-A

Braxton Ashcraft has allowed one run in 15.1 innings of work across his first three Triple-A starts. The performance continued on Tuesday night, when...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Charles McAdoo and Bubba Chandler Lead Last Week’s Results

The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted one of their top performers in the system this past week, with a few other minor moves taking place. At...

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....

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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...

Pirates talking to Hinske

Dejan reported earlier today that the Pirates have contacted Luis Gonzalez's agent. However, according to Jenifer Langosch, Gonzalez is a backup plan for...
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