If you're looking for something to lift your spirits each day in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, might I suggest taking a look at the pitching.
Anywhere. Any level.
At the Major League level, the Pirates have a 3.55...
Pittsburgh Pirates flame throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman was suspended for two games, after being ejected earlier this week for arguing the strike zone with an umpire.
I wrote about the ejection earlier in the week, noting how...
A little bit of news as we wait out the last few days until pitchers and catchers report:
For the past few years, the International League champion and the Pacific Coast League champion have faced off for a one-game showdown in September. The Bricktown Showdown has been played in Oklahoma City up until now. But in 2011, the AAA Championship game will be played at Isotope Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of the Isotopes (AAA of the Dodgers). The game will be televised on "Versus", on Tuesday September 20, 2011.
Non-roster players who have been invited to the Pirates' big league camp: Pitchers: Rudy Owens, Justin Thomas, Donnie Veal, Justin Wilson, Tyler Yates, Brian Burres, Sean Gallagher, Fernando Nieve, Cesar Valdez, Jose Veras. Catchers (always need lots of those): Tony Sanchez, Dusty Brown, Wyatt Toregas Infielders: Chase D'Arnaud, Brian Friday, Jeff Clement, Garrett Atkins, Josh Fields, Andy Marte, Corey Wimberly Outfielders: Eric Fryer (he catches too), Andrew Lambo
The Australian League championship series begins early Friday morning, with the Adelaide Bite (and Quincy Latimore) facing off against the Perth Heat.
Eight weeks from today (Thursday) will be Opening Day for the Indianapolis Indians and the rest of the minor league affiliates.
