Last year we held the first ever Pirates Prospects Season Ending Tour, where I traveled for two weeks at the end of the minor league season, covering games in Altoona, State College, West Virginia, Bowie, and...
Starting today, and going until supplies last, all Pirates Prospects books can be purchased on a special clearance price. You can place your orders on the Pirates Prospects Products Page. The prices are as follows.
2011 Prospect...
The Pirates are facing a potentially significant roster crunch this off-season, with numerous prospects becoming eligible for the Rule 5 draft. Adding to the pressure are one or two players who probably wouldn't have been in...
Very early in spring training the Pirates surprised a few of us by going to the bullpen and calling on Ryan Beckman in the 2nd inning of their second spring training game. After all, he had only...
Yesterday, Wilbur T. Miller was on the latest edition of The Rumbunter Podcast, discussing the farm system and the draft. To listen to the interview, head over to this link at Rumbunter.
Indianapolis Indians 3, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs 2
SS Chase d'Arnaud's single lifted into left field in the bottom of the 9th gave the Indians the walk-off win over the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs this afternoon at...
The Pirates and Reds played through a pair of rain delays. In the end, it was delayed gratification for Pirate fans as Joel Hanrahan gave up two runs in the ninth to blow a rare save...
AARON HEILMAN
RIGHT HANDED PITCHER
Born: November 12, 1978
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 230
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 1st Round, 18th Overall, 2001
How Acquired: Signed as a free agent
College: University of Notre Dame
Agent: Frontline
WTM'S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES
Heilman is a former top Mets'...
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right handed pitcher Aaron Heilman to a minor league deal, according to Jenifer Langosch. Heilman has a career 4.40 ERA in the majors, including a 6.88 ERA in 35.1 innings this...
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a lot of over-slot signings the last few years, specifically with high school pitchers. Casey Sadler is one of the over-slot signings from the last few years, although he is one...
