Pirates Prospects

Minor League Schedule: 5/8/13

May 7, 2013 | Comments Off

Today’s Starters: Kris Johnson, Luis Sanz, Nick Kingham, Orlando Castro, Joely Rodriguez

Prospect Watch: Taillon Hit With Line Drive, Glasnow Strikes Out Ten

May 7, 2013 | 14 Comments

Top Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, Top Hitter: Felix Pie, HR: Andrew Lambo, Benji Gonzalez

Who Could Take James McDonald’s Spot in the Rotation?

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The Pittsburgh Pirates had Jeanmar Gomez in the rotation after dropping Jonathan Sanchez last week. Gomez was expected to be replaced this weekend by Francisco Liriano. Today, James McDonald went… Read more »

Duke Welker Heading to Pittsburgh

May 7, 2013 | 1 Comment

The guys over at This is Getting Old are reporting that Duke Welker is on his way to Pittsburgh, and likely to officially join the team after Jeanmar Gomez makes… Read more »

McDonald to the DL, Martin Day-to-Day

May 7, 2013 | 1 Comment

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed James McDonald on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 1st, with discomfort in his right shoulder. Jeanmar Gomez will make the start tonight. I… Read more »

Neil Walker Starts Rehab Thursday in Altoona, Could Join Pirates Over Weekend

May 7, 2013 | 2 Comments

Pirates second baseman Neil Walker will begin his rehab assignment Thursday at Double-A Altoona. Walker will play two games in Altoona, according to 93.7 The Fan’s Dan Zangrilli, starting with… Read more »

Prospect Notebook: The Other Guys From the Hanrahan Trade

May 7, 2013 | 10 Comments

Joel Hanrahan was placed on the disabled list in Boston yesterday with right forearm tightness. I’ve pointed out in the past that the Hanrahan trade is looking good, simply because… Read more »

First Pitch: Could the Pirates be 31-23 at the End of May?

May 7, 2013 | 23 Comments

We heard at the start of the season how the Pittsburgh Pirates had one of the toughest early season schedules in the game. Despite that schedule, the Pirates are 17-14,… Read more »