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Daily Archives: May 6, 2012

In my premium column for Patreon subscribers, I looked at the cautious approach the Pirates are taking with Paul Skenes. I agree with the approach, but broke down how it could have limits that would call for him being up before the Super Two dates pass.
Nick Gonzales was taken seventh overall in the 2020 draft. He's dealt with swing and miss issues, which have kept him in Triple-A. In the early part of the season, he's showing positive overall improvements with his strikeout rates, while still having some underlying concerns about swing and miss.

Starling Marte Exits With Hand Injury in Indians 4-2 Win

Indianapolis Indians  4,  Louisville Bats  2 (Box)       An 8th-inning rally broke a 2-2 tie to give the Indianapolis Indians the win at Victory Field this afternoon. ...

The Altoona Four Providing Depth and Trade Chips

Jeff Locke, Bryan Morris, Rudy Owens, and Justin Wilson earned the group name "The Altoona Four" after all four pitchers put up strong numbers...

Prospect Notebook: Cole and Taillon On the Right Track For Double-A

Top pitching prospects Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon are both off to strong starts in high-A Bradenton.  After Sunday's start, Cole has a 3.54...

Prospect Watch: Cole Strikes Out Five in Five Innings

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Morton to Make Tweak to Sinker After Pirates 5-0 Loss

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Right-hander Charlie Morton said after Sunday's 5-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds that he's trying to get back in sync. Morton, who is known...

The 1909 World Series: Game Five

The Pittsburgh Pirates were shut down in game four of the 1909 World Series by the strong pitching of Detroit Tigers ace, George Mullin....

Pregame: McCutchen “Not in a Good Place Physically”, Energy in Clubhouse

Center fielder Andrew McCutchen is out of the lineup again on Sunday due to the stomach flu. The All-Star played in the Pirates 3-2...

2009 Seventh Round Pick Trent Stevenson Retires

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Trent Stevenson has retired, and has been placed on the "Voluntary Retirement" list by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stevenson was drafted...

This Date in Pirates History: May 6

On a busy day of birthdays for former Pittsburgh Pirates players, we have a pinch runner from the last Pirates World Series winner and...

Locke’d Down: Indians Shut Out Bats

Indianapolis Indians  4,  Louisville Bats  0 (Box)   Indians' starter Jeff Locke continued his dominance of International League batters as he earned his third win of the...

Minor League Schedule: 5/6/12

Top ranked prospect Gerrit Cole, makes his sixth start of his pro career today. He was pushed back a day to allow Phil Irwin...

First Pitch: One Away From A Good Lineup

The lineup that the Pirates put on the field tonight may have been their best lineup of the season. If you look at the...

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