Daily Archives: 11:02 pm
Game 139 Recap: Lee Slams Cubs in Ninth
Derrek Lee returned from the disabled list and knocked in five runs. The big blow was a grand slam of Carlos Marmol with two gone in the ninth. Pittsburgh took… Read more
Three Stories of Stats and Fastball Command
Fastball command has kind of taken on a life of its own in Pittsburgh. The Pirates stress fastball command in the minors, especially at the lower levels when players are… Read more
Drew Maggi Promoted to Bradenton
The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted shortstop Drew Maggi from the West Virginia Power to the Bradenton Marauders. The move comes at the end of the season, right when Bradenton will… Read more
Matt Hague Named Indianapolis Indians 2011 MVP
The Indianapolis Indians will be announcing their 2011 award winners tonight, including the announcement that first baseman Matt Hague has been named the team’s 2011 MVP. Hague has collected the… Read more
Ed Doheny: Tale of Tragedy
Before getting into the start of the 1903 World Series for the regular Sunday history article, I thought it was important to cover one aspect of it that really hindered… Read more
Minor League Schedule: 9/3/11
Today’s probable starter: Nelson Figueroa, Aaron Pribanic, Nate Baker, Jameson Taillon and Matt Benedict
Volquez Strikes Out 12 Indians InTribe Loss
Louisville Bats 5, Indianapolis Indians 2 [ box ] Louisville’s Edison Volquez, who was not one of the eight Bats’ players called up to the Reds when major league… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 9/2/11
Zack Von Rosenberg has a strong finish to his 2011 season, and Quincy Latimore has a big day at the plate.
