Daily Archives: May 27, 2012

Williams: Pitching Provides the Promise for the Pittsburgh Pirates

ColumnsApril 19, 2024

If you're looking for something to lift your spirits each day in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, might I suggest taking a look at the pitching. Anywhere. Any level. At the Major League level, the Pirates have a 3.55...

Aroldis Chapman Suspended For Two Games

P2DailyApril 19, 2024

Pittsburgh Pirates flame throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman was suspended for two games, after being ejected earlier this week for arguing the strike zone with an umpire. I wrote about the ejection earlier in the week, noting how...

Prospect Notebook: Hanson Over-Shadowing Polanco, Kingham Rebounding

News and NotesMay 27, 2012

Earlier this week, Keith Law mentioned that he would have Alen Hanson as a top five prospect in the system. Law has been one...

Tabata Exits Game Early With Leg Cramp

Injury UpdatesMay 27, 2012

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Outfielder Jose Tabata was removed from the Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on Sunday in the top...

Bedard Hasn’t Been as Sharp Since Back Spasms, But is Healthy

AnalysisMay 27, 2012

Since left-hander Erik Bedard exited his outing on the 9th of May with back spasms, he hasn't been as sharp. Over his last two...

Jared Hughes Thriving in Reliever Role

AnalysisMay 27, 2012

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Jared Hughes started the 2011 season in the Altoona rotation, making 11 starts before being turned into a reliever. He has...

This Date in Pirates History: May 27

Pirates HistoryMay 27, 2012

Three former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date. We also recap a game from the 1979 season as well as a doubleheader from...

Baseball America Releases Second Mock Draft

2012 DraftMay 27, 2012

Baseball America released their second mock draft, and for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the result was similar to the first one. The Pirates were projected...

First Pitch: Roster Decisions on the Horizon

AnalysisMay 27, 2012

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have some interesting roster decisions to make next week. Two minor league players have out-clauses, allowing them to escape from...