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Sanchez Ejected in 1st, Walker Hurt as Pirates Lose 9-1
If Jonathan Sanchez has made his final appearance with the Pittsburgh Pirates, what a way to go out. Home run, home run, single, hit by pitch, ejection. Ejecting Jonathan Sanchez… Read more
Draft Prospect Watch: Moran Homers, Manaea Out For Weekend
The 11th weekend of college baseball kicked off today, with some injury news and a top pitcher getting his start pushed back to Saturday due to weather. It’s Friday night,… Read more
Minor League Schedule: 4/27/13
Today’s Starters: Gerrit Cole, Jameson Taillon, Robby Rowland, Orlando Castro
Prospect Watch: Cumpton Throws Seven Shutout Innings, Lambo Homers
Top Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, Top Hitter: Josh Harrison, Home Run: Andrew Lambo
Jose Contreras Promoted to Indianapolis
The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted right-handed pitcher Jose Contreras to Indianapolis, per an Altoona press release. Contreras was previously with Altoona, working his way back from an elbow injury last… Read more
Phil Irwin Dealing With Arm Fatigue
Many of you may have noticed that Phil Irwin hasn’t pitched in the minors since his Major League debut. The Pirates optioned Irwin back down to Triple-A 11 days ago,… Read more
P3 Episode 1: The Bullpen, Snider, and a Nick Kingham Interview
As I mentioned last night in First Pitch, we will be doing a weekly podcast this year, providing major league and minor league analysis each week. The podcasts will include… Read more
Minor League Schedule: 4/26/13
Today’s Starters: Brandon Cumpton, Casey Sadler, Eliecer Navarro, Clay Holmes
First Pitch: The Pirates Prospects Podcast
For the last few years I’ve debated whether to add a podcast to the site. There are already some good podcasts out there at Bucs Dugout and Rumbunter, and I… Read more
Prospect Watch: Liriano Strikes Out Eight, Polanco Drives In Four
Top Pitcher: Joely Rodriguez, Top Batter: Gregory Polanco, Home Run: Max Moroff
