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Game 135 Recap: Bucs Bats Silenced by Rookie Sosa

Rookie Henry Sosa allowed just one run and two hits in six solid innings. The Astros put up six runs and sent ten men...

McPherson, Curve Stifle Bowie

Altoona won its second in a row over Bowie tonight, 4-2, behind five shutout innings from Kyle McPherson. He allowed just one hit and...

Ciriaco’s Walk-Off Single Gives Indians The Win In The 12th

Indianapolis Indians  5,  Toledo Mud Hens  4 Indians' SS Pedro Ciriaco had not played on the same field as his brother Audy since they became...

John Bowker Traded to Phillies

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded John Bowker to the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly.  No word on the return, or...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/30/11

Kyle McPherson makes a strong start, Jordy Mercer homers for the second straight night, and a good day at the plate from Tony Sanchez.

Arizona Fall League Rosters Announced

The Arizona Fall League announced their rosters today, with two Pittsburgh Pirates being named to the Mesa Solar Sox.  Those players are Robbie Grossman...

Pirates Release Justin Bencsko

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released outfielder Justin Bencsko.  Bencsko was a 20th round pick last year, taken as a college senior.  The outfielder was...

McKechnie Park Effects — Some Context

This is a followup to Kevin Creagh’s article on the effect of McKechnie Field on the hitting stats of the Bradenton Marauders. Kevin concludes...

The Bradenton Marauders Offense – Is it the park or the players?

As we head into the final week of minor league baseball, the Bradenton Marauders hitters are comfortably leading the Florida State League in both batting average and OPS. They are also leading the league in runs scored and 3rd in homers. What I'm wondering though is if McKechnie Field is assisting in this offensive outburst or if the Marauders just have a great group of talented hitters.

Minor League Schedule: 8/30/11

Today's starting pitchers: Jeff Locke, Kyle McPherson, Donald Veal, Porfirio Lopez and Ryan Hafner

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/29/11

The Pirates' affiliates went 5-0 on the day, thanks to some great pitching, and a lot of hitting from top to bottom in the system.

Pribanic Shuts Down Bowie

Behind six strong innings from Aaron Pribanic, the Altoona Curve beat playoff hopeful Bowie on the road tonight, 5-1.  Pribanic allowed seven hits, all...
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