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Jonathan Mayo Posts Mock Draft, Peterson Mentioned Again
It’s been a busy day for draft coverage today, but one thing is for certain, DJ Peterson has jumped up in the rankings for everyone. We read earlier today that… Read more
Draft Preview: Focusing In On Certain Players
The 2013 MLB draft begins exactly three weeks from today and the Pittsburgh Pirates pick twice early on, 9th and 14th overall. By now, we are hearing mock drafts almost… Read more
Keith Law Posts Mock Draft, New Name Associated With Pirates
Keith Law has posted his first mock draft for insiders(subscription required) and he has a surprising new name linked to the Pittsburgh Pirates, first baseman DJ Peterson from New Mexico…. Read more
Minor Moves: Holmes Off DL, d’Arnaud Starts Rehab
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a handful of minor league moves today involving West Virginia and Bradenton. Clay Holmes was activated off the disabled list and will start tonight. He… Read more
Prospect Notebook: When Should Taillon and Pimentel Be Promoted to Indianapolis?
After losing 6 of 8 games last week (through May 8th), the Altoona Curve had more success this week going 4-1. Of particular note, the team has scored more runs,… Read more
What Are the Odds the Pirates Draft a Future Major League Hitter?
The 2013 draft is a few weeks away, and if you haven’t followed our draft coverage, I suggest you start now. Last night John Dreker and I recorded a segment… Read more
Rodriguez Works Out of Trouble, Beats Brewers
There was a moment in Wednesday’s game between the Pirates and Brewers at PNC Park when it seemed like Milwaukee was poised to break through against Pittsburgh starting pitcher Wandy… Read more
First Pitch: Wandy Rodriguez Will Most Likely Land the Pirates a Draft Pick
When the Wandy Rodriguez trade first went down, I wasn’t a big fan of the deal. Rodriguez had been struggling with the Astros in the two months leading up to… Read more
Minor League Schedule: Morton Gets The Rehab Start In Altoona
5/16/13 Starters: Andy Oliver, Charlie Morton, Robby Rowland, Clay Holmes
Prospect Notebook: Cole Making Progress, But Still Needs Those Strikeouts
At the start of the year, the expectation from most Pirates fans was for Gerrit Cole to go to Triple-A as a formality, just long enough to get an extra… Read more
