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Analyzing the Recent Chain of Promotions in the Minor League System
We’ve reached the half way point in the minor league season, which usually means a few things. It means you’ve got new draft picks entering the system, with almost all… Read more
Jim Callis Releases His Updated Top 10 Pirates Prospects
Last week we released our updated top 20 Pirates prospects, noting how strong the system is, especially in the top ten. Today Jim Callis of Baseball America released his updated… Read more
Bradenton Marauders to Host the 2014 FSL All-Star Game
The Bradenton Marauders will host the 2014 Florida State League All-Star Game at McKechnie Field next June, per a team press release. Bradenton, in its fourth season in the FSL,… Read more
The Book on Brandon Cumpton
Earlier today we heard a report that Brandon Cumpton would be starting for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Later, Clint Hurdle confirmed the report, which means it’s time for another… Read more
Brandon Cumpton Will Start for Pirates on Saturday
[Update, 3:27 p.m. -- The Pirates confirmed Cumpton is in Pittsburgh, currently a part of the taxi squad but not yet added to the active roster.] Pitcher Brandon Cumpton will… Read more
Does Tony Sanchez Have a Throwing Problem?
Last night there were a lot of people on Twitter calling for the Pirates to replace Michael McKenry with Tony Sanchez. On one side you’ve got McKenry, who is pretty… Read more
Who Could Start For the Pirates on Saturday?
Now it’s time for what seems like a weekly feature on the site: “Who could start for the Pirates on (Insert Day) with the recent injury to (Insert Pitcher Who is… Read more
Jameson Taillon’s Delivery Shows That Prospects Don’t Develop Overnight
In 2011 I was in West Virginia for Jameson Taillon’s pro debut. It was raining that night, which had a lot of scouts in the tight confines of the Appalachian… Read more
Gerrit Cole Does it Himself in Debut with Quality Start, Two RBI
Gerrit Cole steps into the box for his first Major League at-bat with the bases loaded. Two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum is 60 feet, 6 inches away. After two… Read more
Charlie Morton to Start Thursday, Wandy Rodriguez on Disabled List
Right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton is set to start Thursday for the Pirates, one year to the day before his Tommy John surgery. While returning to the Majors 12 months after the… Read more
