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Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Rule 5 Draft Eligible Players
The Pittsburgh Pirates protected six players from the 2011 Rule 5 draft, adding Matt Hague, Starling Marte, Rudy Owens, Justin Wilson, Jordy Mercer, and Duke Welker to the 40-man roster…. Read more
Pirates Protect Six Players From the Rule 5 Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates added six players to the 40-man roster today, filling out their reserve list to protect those players from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. The Pirates protected Matt… Read more
Pirates Claim Two, Outright Pagnozzi
The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed RHP Jeremy Hefner from San Diego and C Brian Jeroloman from Toronto, the team just announced. Catcher Matt Pagnozzi has been outrighted to Indianapolis. That leaves… Read more
Ryan Doumit Signs With Twins
According to Jerry Crasnick, Ryan Doumit has signed a deal with the Minnesota Twins for $3 M plus undisclosed performance bonuses. The move means that the Pirates will get a… Read more
Ryan Doumit Expected to Make Decision Today
We’ve heard for the last week that former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit was expected to sign a deal before the end of November. Jerry Crasnick has an update today… Read more
Winter Leagues 11/17: Hague Walks Four Times
Thursday’s winter league action with Pirates’ players and friends: DOMINICAN LEAGUE Toros del Este 8, Estrellas de Oriente 6 Following his two hit game on Wednesday night, Matt Hague had… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: November 18
On this date in 1998 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded pitcher Ricardo Rincon to the Cleveland Indians for outfielder Brian Giles. The trade was a one-sided win for the Pirates as… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates AFL Pitch F/X Data
One of the benefits of the Arizona Fall League is that two of the six parks have Pitch F/X data, which allows us to get some accurate radar readings of… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Arizona Fall League Recap
The Mesa Solar Sox finished their Arizona Fall League season yesterday. Robbie Grossman: .375/.472/.625, 7 HR, 104 at-bats Following his breakout season in the Florida State League in 2011, Grossman… Read more
AFL Recap 11/17: Final Game of the Season
The Mesa Solar Sox played their final game of the 2011 Arizona Fall League season, winning 6-2 against Scottsdale. Jarek Cunningham started, going 1-for-3 with a run. Jeff Inman pitched… Read more
