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Daily Archives: Apr 3, 2012

Each week in Statcast Heroes, I’ll be recapping the weekly leaders at each level of the Pittsburgh Pirates system that has data available. That includes the Major Leagues, Triple-A, and Single-A. The results give a quick...
The Milwaukee Brewers aren't a big swing and miss team. Prior to Tuesday night's game against the Pirates, they ranked 22nd in baseball in swinging strikes, at 10% of their total pitches. Yet, the Pittsburgh Pirates...

Opening Day Info, What’s New at PNC for 2012

Less than two days until Opening Day at PNC Park, where the Pirates will face the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:05 PM on Thursday, April...

Pirates Option lefty reliever Moskos to Triple-A

Rosters don't have to be set until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, but the Pirates trimmed down theirs to 27 on Tuesday after optioning left-handed reliever Daniel...

2012 Altoona Curve Season Preview

I've already previewed the 2012 West Virginia Power and the 2012 Bradenton Marauders. Today the season previews continue with a look at the 2012 Altoona Curve. Altoona...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Preview: Bullpen

The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen was strong for the club during the 2011 season posting a 'pen 3.76 ERA over 526.0 innings. Only one reliever did not return...

This Date in Pirates History: April 3

Two Pittsburgh Pirates trades and five former players born on this date, plus a special mention at the end. Starting with the 1986 trade...

First Pitch: High Upside Position Players

In writing up the A-ball previews over the last two days, I noticed something. The Pirates have a lot of interesting hitting prospects. It's...

Prospect Notebook: Locke Adding Lilly-Esque Turn to Delivery

Extended Spring Training started today for the Pittsburgh Pirates. For some minor league players, this is a time to get some informal game experience...

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