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Pirates Prospect Watch: Andres Alvarez Delivers Huge Triple on Three Hit Day

Andres Alvarez had a three hit day at the bottom of the Indianapolis lineup. His triple in the seventh inning was the most significant...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Joshua Palacios Homers in Three Hit Game

Joshua Palacios had three hits, including a key home run, helping Indianapolis to a victory on Friday night. The Pirates' Triple-A squad was down 2-0...

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...

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Spring is in the air

It does not matter how cold it is in western Pennsylvania, it starts to feel warmer and sunnier as soon as spring training begins....

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