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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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Bautista and Belisario Pitch Well in Playoff Games

A little bit of winter ball playoff action:

Venezuelan League
Cardinales de Lara 4, Tigres de Aragua 3
DH Raul Chavez was hitless in 4 at-bats for Aragua.

Minor League Sign-o-Rama

Multiple signings -- the Pirates have signed a bullpen full of pitchers, plus a few others, to minor league contracts.

LHP Corey Hamman
LHP Eduardo Rodriguez
RHP Jeffrey Infante
RHP Carlos Vasquez
RHP Sadid Pontier-Frias
RHP Jean Ozoria
RHP Angel Reyes

INF Leandro Mejia
SS Pedro Lopez
SS Anderson Machado

OF Jacobo Espiede
OF Jesus Vasquez
OF Eliezer Aquino


Hamman pitched for Altoona and Indianapolis in 2008.

Pirate Prospect #22 – Brian Friday

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

Two Saves for Hernandez

Mostly playoffs in the winter leagues, and some action for Pirates, farmhands, and friends:
Puerto Rican League
The Puerto Rican league wrapped up regular season play with Ponce in first place, and Arecibo 4 games behind in second, Santurce 7.5 games back in third place, and Caguas and Mayaguez tied for 4th, both 8 games behind.

Quick update using tRA*

I am home from work due to an illness today, so clearly there has been just one thought running through my mind. "I...

Pirate Prospect #23 – Justin Wilson

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

Pirate Prospect #24 – Jeff Sues

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

Maldonado Homers in Venezuelan Playoffs

A little bit of winter ball playoff action for Pirates, farmhands, and friends.

Pirate Prospect #25 – Wesley Freeman

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

Catchers Hitting Again in Winter League Playoffs

Some Friday night winter league playoff games involving Pirates, farmhands, and friends....

Dominican League:
Aguilas Cibaenas 6, Toros del Este 5
Los Toros broke a 4-4 tie in the top of the 7th, with a run on a double and a single.

Pirate Prospects – Honorable Mention

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

My top 25 Pirate prospects

It is that time of the year, with top Pirate prospect lists showing up everywhere. Baseball Prospectus published their top 11 list a...
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