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Daily Archives: Aug 15, 2011

The Pittsburgh Pirates look like they need a day off. Fortunately for Pirates fans, Thursday's action will feature top prospects Paul Skenes and Bubba Chandler on the mound. That might take the sting off the series sweep...
Hunter Barco has been worth the wait so far. The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Barco in the second round of the 2022 draft, despite the left-handed pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery. I wrote about Barco in this...

Draft Updates: One Hour To Go

With one hour remaining, here is what to watch for: -Gerrit Cole will sign.  It's just a question of when and for how much. -The fact...

Game 120 Recap: Doumit Power Pirates Over Birds

Ryan Doumit picked up the Pirates offense in a big way. He had four hits and hit a three run homer to support the...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/15/11

Jeff Locke makes a strong debut in Indianapolis and Drew Maggi steals two bases in a three hit night.

Pirates Prospects on The Nightly Sports Call Tonight

I will be on The Nightly Sports Call tonight on the Pittsburgh CW at 10:40 PM discussing Josh Bell and the draft signing deadline.

Draft Signing Updates: Four Hours To Go

Four hours until the deadline to sign draft picks.  Some updates on the unsigned guys. -Nothing new on Gerrit Cole and Josh Bell.  I wouldn't...

Pirates Sign Clay Holmes

According to Jim Callis, the Pirates have signed 9th round pick Clay Holmes.  Callis mentions that the asking price for Holmes was $1.2 M,...

Pirates Prospects / EA Sports Facebook Promotion

Pirates Prospects has teamed up with North Social to provide a Facebook promotion to our readers.  Members of the Pirates Prospects Facebook page can...

Pirates Close to Deal With 15th Rounder Kody Watts?

Pirates Prospects has learned that 15th round pick Kody Watts is in Pittsburgh talking with the Pirates.  The team increased their approach towards Watts...

Pirates Draft Signing Deadline Chat Transcript

Today's Draft Signing Deadline chat lasted almost three hours, with over 300 questions answered. Thanks to everyone who showed up with questions. 2011 Draft...

Four Pirates Prospects Make Baseball America Rankings

Baseball America released their rankings for the best tools in the minor leagues last week.  Four Pittsburgh Pirates prospects ended up on the lists. At...

Robbie Grossman Having an MVP Season

I've talked a lot about Bradenton Marauders outfielder Robbie Grossman this year, focusing on his increased walks, his consecutive on-base streak (currently at 39...

Prospect Trends — Week Ending 8/14

Fanatical Pirate fans will be giving most of their attention around now to the draft signing deadline, which is today (August 15) at midnight....

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