Tag Archives: Tim Alderson
Prospect Notebook: Alderson Needs to Earn Rotation Spot
On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates promoted right-handed pitcher Tim Alderson from Altoona to Indianapolis. The move was made due to a combination of promotions and injuries that left Indianapolis short… Read more
Correia Gets Nod on Monday Against Rockies
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Right-hander Kevin Correia, who was scratched from his outing on Saturday due to discomfort in his left side, will start Monday night’s 7:05 game against the Colorado… Read more
Clippers Shut Out The Indians
Columbus Clippers 4, Indianapolis Indians 0 (Box) The Indianapolis Indians played in front of several groups of school kids at Victory Field today, for a “Baseball In Education” game… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Alderson Touches 93 MPH
I wrote the other day about Tim Alderson going back to an old long toss program, and how his old velocity is back this Spring. Alderson threw an inning today… Read more
Tim Alderson Returns to Long Toss, Sees Velocity Return
When the Pittsburgh Pirates were shopping Freddy Sanchez in 2009, the expectations were low on a return. The second baseman was making $6.1 M, which was a reasonable salary for… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Heredia’s Spring Debut, Alderson Back to Form?
The Pittsburgh Pirates started their minor league schedule today, playing three games against the Philadelphia Phillies’ farm system, and one game featuring the lower level guys going up against Team… Read more
Who Will the Pirates Protect From the Rule 5 Draft?
Throughout the year we’ve talked about the Rule 5 roster crunch that the Pittsburgh Pirates will face this off-season. Some of that has been over-blown to the point where people… Read more
Altoona Curve Player Reports 9/2/11
Altoona lost to the Richmond Flying Squirrels tonight by a score of 8-4, going down early with an 8-2 deficit after six innings. Brett Sinkbeil took the loss, giving up… Read more
Altoona Curve Player Reports 8/23
The Altoona Curve split a double header with the Richmond Flying Squirrels tonight, losing game one 6-2, then winning game two 4-3. Kyle McPherson started game one, and had a… Read more
The Future of the Bullpen Looks Good
One of the strengths to the 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates has been their bullpen. The bullpen has combined for a 3.43 ERA this year, which ranks 10th in the majors, and… Read more
