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Pirates Prospect Watch: Alika Williams Has a Four Hit Night

Alika Williams had four hits on Thursday night for Indianapolis. Since being sent down for Nick Yorke, Williams is 8-for-14 at the Triple-A level. He's...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Endy Rodriguez Homers and Plays First Base

Endy Rodriguez homered for Indianapolis on Wednesday night, playing in his second rehab game at the Triple-A level. Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with the homer...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Bubba Chandler’s Pitch Breakdown From Latest Start

Bubba Chandler made what is likely to be his final start of the 2024 season on Tuesday. He allowed two runs in 5.1 innings,...

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Spring Training: Jesse Chavez; Another Grapefruit Win

Pirates' reliever Jesse Chavez was the team leader in Saves in AAA Indianapolis in 2008, and it's a title he would gladly relinquish -- he'd much rather be getting those Saves in Pittsburgh.

Chavez, a California native, was drafted by the Rangers in the 42nd round of the 2002 draft, and steadily moved up through their organization.

Spring Training: Jimmy Barthmaier; Homers in the Wind

Continuing to look at Pirates' minor leaguers or potential minor leaguers (in no particular order):

Jimmy Barthmaier got a brief taste of the major leagues in 2008.

World Baseball Classic: Pirate Participants

A total of 9 Pirates and Pirates' farmhands will be participating in the World Baseball Classic -- though none on Team USA.

Team Canada:
LHP Dave Davidson

Spring Training: Dave Davidson; First Exhibition Loss

Pirates' Dave Davidson

Spring Training: Jose Tabata; Pirates Win Second Game

Jose Tabata is looking forward to making a big impact in his first full season with the Pirates' organization.

Spring Training: Shelby Ford; Exhibition Games Start

When you're wearing the number "73" on your back in spring training, you might have to work a little harder to get noticed.

Can we please stop talking about this now?

Doug Mientkiewicz signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers.  I have never seen so much anxiety over a guy with a .753 OPS. EDIT:...

Downfall of the Fam-A-Lee Redux

I have been absent for almost a month. Gone and perhaps forgotten? Hopefully not. 2009 got off to a weird start as my family...

The future of the defense – Part 1, Outfield

As Pirate fans, our focus is currently on the future. The team is likely two seasons away from any clear improvement, and a potential...

Spring Training Catch Up

OK, back to business!
Lots of things going on in Bradenton to catch up on.

Random thoughts

I have a few disjointed thoughts rolling around in my head as I eat lunch today.   Nady Trade Remember when the Yankees absolutely stole two of...

Fans overreacting to LaRoche news

Chuck Finder reported today that Andy LaRoche has not keep up with a special exercise regimen, which likely contributed to the back problems he...