40.2 F
Pittsburgh

Tag: Featured

Nick Burdi Strikes Out the Side in His First Game Since Joining the Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi during the Rule 5 draft this past off-season. He was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies, then...

Pirates Promote Luis Escobar to Altoona

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted right-handed pitcher Luis Escobar to the Altoona Curve on Monday. Lefty reliever Jake Brentz came off the disabled list...

Brandon Waddell Wins International League Pitcher of the Week Award

The International League named left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell as the Pitcher of the Week on Monday afternoon. Waddell went seven shutout innings in his one...

The 21: Ben Bengtson Wins a Very Close Race for Player of the Week

Every Monday during the minor league season, we take a look at the top performers in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system, giving scouting reports...

Morning Report: Neal Huntington is Backed Into a Corner With His Trade Deadline Decision

Sometimes I feel like the Pirates have a curse on them. How else do you explain all of the things that happen to them at...

Prospect Watch: Logan Ratledge’s Hitting and Pitching Highlighted an Otherwise Rough Night

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time or loses...

Pirates Option Austin Meadows to Indianapolis; Recall Tanner Anderson

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned Austin Meadows to Indianapolis on Sunday. To take his place on the 25-man roster, right-handed pitcher Tanner Anderson has been...

Pirates Sign 16-Year-Old Dominican Third Baseman to $350,000 Bonus

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed 16-year-old third baseman Alexander Mojica for $350,000 according to Baseball America. He is the 18th player signed during the...

DSL Pirates Report: A Look at the Two Teams at the Halfway Point

The Dominican Summer League is holding its All-Star game today, and most clubs have played exactly half of their schedule now. The Pirates1 have...

Morning Report: It Would Be a Mistake For the Pirates to Be Buyers Based on This Week’s Results

The Pirates are 6-1 this week, in a week where Neal Huntington said that this week's performance will help determine whether the team will...

Prospect Watch: Strong Outing from Osvaldo Bido; Productive Night for Kevin Newman

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time or loses...

Live Discussion: Pirates vs Brewers 12:35 PM Doubleheader; Cervelli Placed on DL

The Pittsburgh Pirates (45-49) take on the Milwaukee Brewers (55-40) in the third and fourth of five games at PNC Park before they head...