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Monthly Archives: April, 2012

Grilli Will Be Bucs Eighth Inning Guy

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Once the Pirates starting pitcher is taken out of the game, the role of the bullpen is to get the ball...

This Date in Pirates History: April 7

On this date in 1979 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded pitcher Jerry Reuss to the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitcher Rick Rhoden. Reuss was a...

Minor League Schedule: 4/7/12

All four full season teams are in action tonight, starting with two games at 6PM. Pitching tonight for Bradenton is Jameson Taillon, making his...

Allie Records Just One Out But the Power Win

Stetson Allie lasted just six batters in his West Virginia debut, retiring only one, but the Power prevailed over the Hagerstown Suns, 5-3.  Strong...

First Pitch: First Impressions

Baseball is a funny game, especially when it comes to prospects. You wait all winter for baseball to come back. Then you wait through...

Prospect Watch: Poor Control From Allie and Wilson

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...

Indy Indians Open 2012 With A Loss

The 2012 Indianapolis Indians began their season with a loss to the Toledo Mud Hens at a packed Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Ohio. ...

Nathan Baker Solid in Double-A Debut

Left-hander Nathan Baker was solid in his Double-A debut for the Altoona in the Curve's 4-2 win on Friday. The prospect allowed two runs...

A.J. Burnett Throws 67 Pitches in a Rehab Start With Bradenton

On Sunday, Pittsburgh Pirates' starter A.J. Burnett made his first appearance in a game situation, throwing three innings during an intrasquad game at Pirate...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Opening Day Payroll

USA Today released their 2012 payroll figures yesterday, which gives us a look at what the league minimum players, and Juan Cruz, are making...

Prospect Notebook: New Addition Rowland Dropped Arm Slot During Off-Season

Robby Rowland was about to lay down for a nap a few hours before tip-off in the Final Four game between Kentucky and Louisville...

Opening Day! Six Things For Indy Indians Fans To Watch For In April

The Indianapolis Indians open their season today, on the road in Toledo.  Most of the rest of the International League started last night, except...

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