Author Archives: Tim Williams
Alen Hanson Returns to the Bradenton Lineup; Gary Green in Town
Alen Hanson was out of the lineup the last three days in Bradenton after committing three errors in Sunday’s game. Hanson has ten errors on the year, and that number… Read more
Charlie Morton Making a Rehab Start Tonight for Bradenton
Charlie Morton will make a rehab start tonight for the Bradenton Marauders. Morton is expected to go three innings in his start, and will be monitored after each inning. Matt… Read more
Barrett Barnes Promoted to West Virginia
The Pirates have promoted Barrett Barnes to West Virginia. Barnes was previously in extended Spring Training getting extra at-bats and recovering from an oblique injury that he had at the… Read more
First Pitch: A Great Day of Starting Pitching
Wednesday was probably the best day of system-wide starting pitching you could ask for. First there was A.J. Burnett, who led the pitching staff in throwing a one-hitter. Not just… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Zack Von Rosenberg Switches to a Two-Seam Fastball
When Zack Von Rosenberg was drafted, the Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t have any ace pitching prospects. Jameson Taillon was a year away from being drafted. Luis Heredia was a year and… Read more
Prospect Watch: 24.2 Shutout Innings From Taillon, Kingham, Kuchno, and Waldrop
Top Pitcher: Nick Kingham, Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, HR: None
Chris Leroux Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency
Right-handed pitcher Chris Leroux has cleared outright waivers and has elected free agency, per the Pirates. Leroux was designated for assignment last week when the club brought up Bryan Morris… Read more
First Pitch: The Unpredictable Stetson Allie
I have a new rule for Stetson Allie. Whatever he’s doing in Spring Training, I’m going to take the opposite and that’s going to be my prediction for the year…. Read more
Prospect Watch: Cole Improves, Sanchez Heating Up, and Allie Stays Hot
Top Pitcher: Robby Rowland, Top Hitter: Stetson Allie, HR: Tony Sanchez, Stetson Allie
Adalberto Santos Placed on the Altoona DL
Adalberto Santos has been placed on the Altoona disabled list with a left hip strain. Kelson Brown has been added to the Altoona roster to replace Santos.
