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Daily Archives: Mar 10, 2012

What has stood out about Quinn Priester in the early games in Triple-A this year is his high whiff rate. The 2019 first rounder has two starts with double-digit whiff totals, seeing an increase over his...
The Pirates sent down 2020 seventh overall pick Nick Gonzales this spring, relegating him to a depth option for the second base position. He seemed to take that personally, recording hits in nearly every game since,...

Pirates Pitchers Leading the League in Unenviable Stats

While talking to Tim today about Daniel Cabrera I noticed that Cabrera had at one point(or more in a couple cases) led the league...

Hurdle: It’s on Everybody to be a Better Base Runner

BRADENTON, Fla. -- During the Pirates 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins at McKechnie Field on Saturday, speedy outfielder Nate McLouth was caught attempting to...

Lefty Bedard Effective in Pirates 4-2 Loss to Twins

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Left-hander Erik Bedard gave up just one hit --a two-out single to left field by the Minnesota Twins' Josh Willingham in the first...

Nationals Inquired on Starling Marte, Were Turned Down

The Washington Nationals have been looking for a center fielder for a while now. Jim Bowden tweeted that during that search they inquired on...

Pirates Go With Unusual Lineup in B Game

The Pittsburgh Pirates played a seven inning B-game against the Minnesota Twins today at Pirate City. As with any B-game, the contest was extremely...

Photos From Today’s B-Game

Here are some photos of the pitchers in today's B-game at Pirate City: The only other time I took a picture of an opposing starter...

Notes From Pirates B Game

The Pirates played the Minnesota Twins in a B game today at Pirate City at 10 AM. The game lasted seven innings. Pirates beat...

Pirates Spring Training: 75 Years Ago Today

The 1936 Pittsburgh Pirates finished the season with a record of 84-70, that put them in fourth place in the NL but just eight...

Walker Cleared to Play

Second baseman Neil Walker took batting practice at McKechnie Field today and said afterwards in the clubhouse that he was okay and cleared to resume play. Walker...

Bryan Morris Finds a Home in the Bullpen

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- After spending most of his minor league career in the starting rotation, right-hander Bryan Morris has found a home in the...

B-Game Live Blog From Pirate City

The Pirates and Twins are getting ready to play a B-game at Pirate City. I'll be live blogging for as long as my battery...

Game Eight vs. Twins in Bradenton

Good morning from McKechnie Field. It's currently chilly, cloudy and rainy, so let's hope it clears up before game time. There will be two Pirates...

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