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Is Charlie Morton addressing his pitch-tipping?

Is Charlie Morton addressing his pitch-tipping?

MLB: Pirates vs Giants APR 14A couple weeks ago, I speculated that Charlie Morton was tipping his pitches from the stretch. My theory was that when he came set, he was moving his glove prior to fastballs and keeping his hands still when he prepared to throw an off-speed pitch. Well, I noticed a change on Monday night in Philadelphia. Is Morton attempting to address this issue?

Game 39: Duke Outduels Doc

Game 39: Duke Outduels Doc

Count me surprised. Zach Duke outpitched Roy Halladay. Bucs win!

Pirates sign six Latin prospects

Pirates sign six Latin prospects

According to Dejan Kovacevic, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed six Latin American prospects.  The players are outfielder Willy Garcia, right handed pitchers Brayan Almonte, Oderman Rocha, and Jose Luis Acosta,… Read more »

2010 Draft Prospects Rundown 5/17

2010 Draft Prospects Rundown 5/17

Here is a recap of how each player did this weekend.  You can click on their name to go to their draft tracker. BRYCE HARPER Harper went 5-for-13 this weekend,… Read more »

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 5/17/10

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 5/17/10

INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA) Indianapolis lost 3-0 to Toledo.  Brad Lincoln got the start and had a fantastic outing, although he got very little support from his offense.  Lincoln pitched seven… Read more »

Beware the “Quad-A” label

Beware the “Quad-A” label

Despite impressive Triple-A production, both Jeff Clement and Steve Pearce have failed in limited major league opportunities. Does that mean they are Quad-A players, simply unable to make that jump? Will Neil Walker go down that same path?