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Pirates Prospect Watch: Another Multi-Hit Day For Sammy Siani

Sammy Siani had another multi-hit game in the Arizona Fall League. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect went 2-for-4 with a walk, knocking in three runs...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Eddy Yean Throws a Scoreless Inning in the AFL

Eddy Yean threw a scoreless inning in the Arizona Fall League on Tuesday. This hasn't been the best offseason for Yean, who has a 9.53...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Khristian Curtis Throws Four Shutout Innings in the AFL

Khristian Curtis threw four shutout innings in the Arizona Fall League on Monday. Curtis allowed a single hit, along with one walk, while striking out...

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Russell’s contract extended

The Pirates extended manager John Russell's contract through 2010 this morning. This gives Russell some stability as he begins his second season at...

Andy Marte designated for assignment

The Indians designated Andy Marte for assignment today, giving them ten days to trade him or place him on waivers. Marte is a...

Would a salary cap benefit the Pirates?

Yesterday, Red Sox ownership publicly supported a salary cap for Major League Baseball. This is interesting news, as Boston owns one of the highest...

Pirate Prospect #16 – Donald Veal

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

Best Pittsburgh Sports Blog Tournament

With March Madness quickly approaching, Sean from Sean's Ramblings has created the Best Pittsburgh Sports Blog Tournament.  Thirty-two sites made the tournament, which will...

Pirates sign McLouth to extension

It is a three-year deal, with an option for a fourth.  That will take McLouth through arbitration, and possibly keep him for his first...

Spring Training: Robinzon Diaz

With pitchers and catchers now officially in camp (though most everyone else is too), let's get back to looking at some of the minor league prospects, with a review of their 2008 season and guesses and hopes for 2009.


Robinzon Diaz is a 25-year old catcher from the Dominican.

Pitchers and Catchers in Bradenton

Pirates' pitchers and catchers on the 40-man roster, plus other invitees must be in Bradenton by today (midnight), though most have already been there.

Here's a list of the non-roster invitees in the big-league camp:
Pitchers:

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.