Before I get into the 1907 Pittsburgh Pirates I wanted to cover the career of longtime Pirates second baseman Claude Ritchey, who was included in a trade with the Boston Doves in December of 1906, along...
Born on this date in 1934 was Gene Freese, infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 to 1958 then again in 1964-65. Gene was signed as an amateur free agent by the Pirates just prior to...
The Caribbean playoffs continue on Saturday evening, and the Australian early Sunday games have started....
VENZUELAN LEAGUE
Caribes de Anzoategui 15, Navegantes del Magallanes 3
A 7-run 7th inning pushed the game way out of the reach of Los...
According to a Nicaraguan newspaper (link is in Spanish) Vicente Padilla will be scouted by Rene Gayo and the Pittsburgh Pirates next week, possibly during his next start down in Nicaragua. Padilla pitched just nine relief...
With power hitting down throughout baseball, classic thirdbasemen are increasingly difficult to find. Most teams want a player who hits for power while having the arm and quickness to play the position. In 2011, however, there...
Born on this date in 1935 was Dick "Ducky" Schofield, infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1958 until 1965. He began his major league career at age 18 with the Cardinals, spending his first 5 1/2...
Playoffs continue in the Caribbean Leagues, with a few Pirates' players and friends:
VENEZUELAN LEAGUE
Tigres de Aragua 5, Aguilas del Zulia 3
Los Tigres picked up a playoff win, and they got started with a 3-run 1st inning. ...
For the most part, “middle infield prospect” means “shortstop prospect.” A player with the ability to play secondbase at the major league level will usually be able to play short at the amateur and minor league...
Just like yesterday there are no major transactions on this particular date or big time player with birthdays so the lesser known players take the spotlight starting with a couple recent pitchers.
Jimmy Barthmaier (1984) Pitcher for...
Checking in on Pirates' players and friends in Thursday's winter league play:
VENEZUELAN LEAGUE
Caribes de Anzoategui 7, Aguilas del Zulia 2
Exicardo Cayones made a start in center field for Los Caribes and scored a run for them. ...
According to Baseball America, the Pirates have released four minor league pitchers. The four are right-handers Mitchell Fienemann, Jarryd Sullivan, and Joe Parsons, and left-hander Diomedes Mateo. None of the four had advanced far in the...
The Puerto Rican League season ends today, with their playoffs beginning over the weekend. Meanwhile the other Caribbean leagues continue in playoff mode. In other news, SS Pedro Ciriaco has signed a minor league contract with...
