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Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/19/11
TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn’t include players currently in the majors. Rankings as of 6/9/11…. Read more
Game 95 Recap: McDonald, Bullpen Shutout Reds
The Pirates and Reds played another tight game. James McDonald and Mike Leake were both effective. The Pirates managed a single run. The Reds managed none. The Pirates remain in… Read more
Neal Huntington on Three Pirates Needs
Neal Huntington was on MLB Network Radio, and told Jim Bowden that the team is looking to add a starting pitcher, a bullpen arm, and a position player. That’s not… Read more
Bullpen Rumors: Uehara, Grilli, Bell, Adams, Qualls
Three bullpen rumors this afternoon, since it seems like the Pirates are serious about upgrading that area of the team: -Ken Rosenthal reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are eyeing Baltimore… Read more
Pirates Prospects 7/19 Radio Appearances
I will be on TribLIVE radio today at 3:20 discussing the trade deadline, and some of the content that has been on the site over the last week. You can… Read more
Hunter Pence and the 2008 Rays
Remember back before the 2011 season started, when the Pittsburgh Pirates were coming off a 57-105 season, easily making them the worst team in the majors? Remember when the debate… Read more
Reader Submission: Altoona Curve Player Reports
The following is from reader Dave Morris, who saw the Altoona Curve vs Erie Seawolves series this past weekend, and submitted his thoughts to the site. Thanks to Dave for… Read more
Daily Prospect Profile: Evan Chambers
Last night, Evan Chambers had a big game, going 3-for-3 with two walks and two homers. The center fielder, taken in the third round of the 2009 draft, currently has… Read more
Minor League Schedule: 7/19/11
For an in depth review of yesterday’s games please check out our minor league wrap-up which can be found here. West Virginia has off today as they travel to Savannah… Read more
Game 94 Recap: Bucs Alone in First Place After Defeating the Reds
Chase d’Arnaud led the Pirates to their 50th win of the season with sparkling defense and aggressive baserunning, and four Pirates pitchers combined to shut out the Reds by a… Read more