Daily Archives: 11:00 pm
International Hitting Prospects Starting to Emerge
I was watching batting practice at Pirate City towards the end of the day the other day. I was talking with one of the coaches, whose name I’ll leave out… Read more
Karstens Sharp in Bucs 8-6 Loss to Toronto
BRADENTON, Fla. – Right-hander Jeff Karstens tossed three scoreless innings in his first Grapefruit League start of the spring. After tossing two scoreless frames on Friday’s intrasquad game at McKechnie, Karstens… Read more
Hurdle Holds Team Meeting to Address Focus
BRADENTON, Fla. — After combining for just 12 hits over their first two spring training game and looking sloppy on defense, Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle had a meeting with the team…. Read more
Morton Throws B Game at Pirate City
BRADENTON, Fla. — Right-hander Charlie Morton threw in an intrasquad scrimmage held at Pirate City on Wednesday morning. The 28-year-old was pulled after throwing 1.1 innings due to reaching his… Read more
Walker Scratched with Back Tightness
BRADENTON, Fla. — Second baseman Neil Walker was an early morning scratch from the lineup for today’s 1:05 game at McKechnie Field against the Toronto Blue Jays. Walker, 26, was… Read more
Pirates Sign Three Prospects from the Mexican League
According to two links here and here (both in Spanish) The Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday signed three young players from the Leones de Yucatan team in the Mexican League. Two other… Read more
