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Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/27/11
A good start for Nick Kingham, a bad start for Zack Von Rosenberg, and big days at the plate for Drew Maggi, Wes Freeman, and most of the Altoona and State College hitters.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/26/11
Another good start from Jose Ascanio, Matt Curry hits his first homer in a month, and big performances at the plate in the short season leagues.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/25/11
Luis Heredia wraps up his season, while Starling Marte and Robbie Grossman continue their strong seasons.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/24/11
Robbie Grossman had a day big enough to raise his batting average by nine points, and good starts from Phillip Irwin, Eliecer Navarro, and Matt Benedict.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/23/11
Jameson Taillon has a great start, plus strong days at the plate for Drew Maggi, Tony Sanchez, and Starling Marte.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/22/11
More strong starts from Nick Kingham and Zack Von Rosenberg, Brian Burres throws eight shutout innings, and a few three hit nights from the hitting prospects.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/21/11
Robbie Grossman’s on-base streak comes to an end, Evan Meek starts his rehab work, and Jose Ascanio comes up big with a spot start in Indianapolis.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/20/11
Starling Marte hits his 11th homer of the year, Dan Grovatt and Andrew Lambo also homer, and Jeff Locke makes his second start at the AA level.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/19/11
Alex Presley has a strong rehab appearance, while Aaron Thompson and Luis Heredia each pitch four shutout innings.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/18/11
Robbie Grossman reaches a milestone, Jameson Taillon has a strong outing, and good starts from Nathan Baker and Aaron Pribanic.