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Daily Archives: May 13, 2012

Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent to throw it overhand. He had an issue with dropping his arm...
Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season. “The health was the biggest focal point of the season,” said Ashcraft at the end of last year’s campaign. “I...

Harrison’s Walk off Hit Ends Extra Inning Affair

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- After playing over three and a half hours in the rain at PNC Park on Sunday, burning through the bench and...

Prospect Watch: Alen Hanson and Jose Osuna Homer

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...

McCutchen Placed on DL; Hanrahan Activated From Bereavement List

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Daniel McCutchen on the disabled list prior to the game on Sunday. As a corresponding move,...

Pregame: Lincoln’s the Sharpest We’ve Ever Seen Him; Karstens, Leroux Updates

Right-hander Brad Lincoln will get the nod on Monday in Miami against the Florida Marlins. It will be his first start for Pittsburgh this...

The 1909 World Series: Game Six

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a chance to close out their first World Series title in game six of the 1909 series. Just one day...

This Date in Pirates History: May 13

Three former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date. Also,I take a look back at an interesting pitching match-up on this date from 120...

Hague Gives Indians The Win In the 14th

Indianapolis Indians  5,   Norfolk Tides  4 (Box)   The Indians' radio broadcasters had just finished saying that when games go long into extra innings, you start...

First Pitch: When to Free Jordy Mercer, and What Kind of Impact He Could Have

There have been two trends involving shortstops in the upper levels of the Pittsburgh Pirates' organization. Clint Barmes has been struggling this year, and...

Minor League Schedule: 5/13/12

Bradenton is off today. They resume their schedule Monday night on the road against St Lucie, the team with the best record in the...

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