Monthly Archives: April 2012
Pirates Sign Rick VandenHurk
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right handed pitcher Rick VandenHurk, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America. VandenHurk recently elected free agency after refusing an outright assignment to Triple-A from… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bucco Bats Need to Step Up
The Pirates have had a tough start to the season, facing some pretty talented starting pitchers. Of the four they’ve faced, three of them have won a Cy Young Award…. Read more
Minor League Schedule: 4/11/12
All four teams in action today, beginning with a late morning start for West Virginia. A.J. Burnett makes his second rehab start for Bradenton. Justin Wilson, ranked 14th overall in… Read more
Prospect Watch: Strickland Makes First Start Since June 2010
Hunter Strickland makes his first start since June 2010, while Nick Kingham struggles in the second inning again.
Indians’ Defensive Slips Give Columbus A Second Walk-Off Win
Defensive problems in the bottom of the 12th inning doomed the Indians, and allowed the Columbus Clippers to pick up the walk-off win for the second day in a row…. Read more
Correia Gives Quality Start In Pirates 2-1 Loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates saw yet another pitchers duel in game four of the 2012 season. Right-hander Kevin Correia took the mound at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday against… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Chambers Working to be More Mature at the Plate
Evan Chambers working to be more mature at the plate…Carlos Paulino has an important role…Cole and Taillon dominate…hot start for the international hitters.
Hurdle Will Pick Spots for Alvarez vs. Lefty Pitching
When the opposing team sends a left-handed starter to the mound against the Pittsburgh Pirates, third baseman Pedro Alvarez will likely be on the bench. During Alvarez’s rookie season in… Read more
Roster and Injury Updates: McPherson, Allie, ZVR, Loree, Crotta
Updates on Kyle McPherson, Stetson Allie, Zack Von Rosenberg, and Mike Loree.
Exploring the Arsenal: Previewing the Dodgers’ Probable Starting Pitchers
Exploring the Arsenal will run prior to each series, providing you with a brief scouting report on the starting pitchers expected to oppose the Pirates. The charts below show the… Read more
