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Monthly Archives: August, 2009

Curve Bitten By SeaDogs; Blow-Outs in Lynchburg and West VA

Thursday action with the Pirates' minor league affiliates.... beginning with one afternoon game.

Huntington’s Trades and My Golf Game

Depending on who you talk to, my fanaticism regarding the Pirates is stupid, sadistic or unwarranted. Or perhaps all of the above and then...

Bullpen Blows One

Wanted: as many ways to lose as possible. Ross Ohlendorf wasn't sharp, walking five in six innings. Despite that and allowing four hits, the Snakes...

Hillcats One-Hit, Curve Shut Out; Homers for Anderson and Latimore

Pirates' minor leaguers in action on Wednesday:

The Indianapolis Indians have a scheduled day off -- their last day off until the season is over, which is in just under 5 weeks.


Early action today:

GCL Bradenton Pirates 0, GCL Tigers 0

Site news

Just a couple of quick Pittsburgh Lumber Co. notes today.  The 40-man roster has been updated to reflect the new post-deadline Bucs, and can...

Koplove Traded to Seattle; Benitez to Pirates

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The Pirates have traded Indy Indians' relief specialist Mike Koplove t(photo) to the Seattle Mariners, in exchange for A-level shortstop

Alvarez Homers For Curve; Pribanic Debuts; Spikes Shut Out

Tuesday's games for the Pirates' minor league affiliates:

In the afternoon:
GCL Bradenton Pirates 3, GCL Tigers 2

LF Rogelios Noris' homer to lead off the 6th inning was the insurance run that made the difference for the Pirates.

Petit One Hits Bucs Through Eight

And then depression set in... Yusmeiro Petit, whom the Pirates tagged for six runs in 4-1/3 IP on 7/24, allowed just a single to Ronny...

What’s wrong with Paul Maholm?

What has caused Paul Maholm to go from an ace in 2008 to a back-of-the-rotation starter in 2009? Why is his ERA a full...

Three Homers Boost the Tribe

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Owens Debuts With Lynchburg in Shutout; Baker and Byler Homer for Spikes

Monday's games in the Pirates' minor league organization:

The Altoona Curve and the West Virginia Power both had a scheduled day off today.

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