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First Pitch: Hanrahan a Recent Example of Why You Sell High on Relievers
Back when the Joel Hanrahan trade happened, there were a lot of complaints that the Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t get enough in return and should have held on to Hanrahan until… Read more
Pirates Can’t Find a Way to Win in Milwaukee; Pitchers Not Doing Themselves Favors
Last night the Pittsburgh Pirates were blown out in Milwaukee, thanks in large part to a lot of home runs by the Brewers. The obvious solution? Hit more home runs… Read more
Curve shutout by Aeros as bats go quiet
The Altoona Curve fell to the Akron Aeros tonight 5-0 at People’s Natural Gas field. For the second night in a row, the team struggled at the plate, registering only… Read more
Prospect Watch: Liriano Goes Six Strong Innings, Presley Homers
Top Pitcher: Francisco Liriano, Top Hitter: Josh Harrison, HR: Alex Presley
Phil Irwin Returns to Indianapolis, Ready to Start
Phil Irwin has been out of action since his spot start with the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 14th. The right-hander has been dealing with a period of dead arm, and… Read more
Adalberto Santos Activated off the Altoona DL
The Altoona Curve have activated Adalberto Santos off the disabled list. He is active for tonight’s game. Santos was placed on the DL exactly two weeks ago with a left… Read more
Jose Contreras Set to Join the Pirates on Friday
According to Rob Biertempfel, the Pirates plan to add Jose Contreras to the roster on Friday. Hurdle: #Pirates expect to call up reliever Jose Contreras on Friday in time for… Read more
Zack Von Rosenberg to the DL, Zack Dodson Set to Return This Weekend
A few notes from Bradenton this afternoon: **Zack Von Rosenberg has been placed on the disabled list with a strained hamstring. The placement was retroactive to April 26th, which means… Read more
Pirates DFA Jonathan Sanchez, Recall Bryan Morris
The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Jonathan Sanchez for assignment and have recalled Bryan Morris. The move is likely to be a temporary one for Morris, for reasons I listed in… Read more
