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Author: John Dreker

John started working at Pirates Prospects in 2009, but his connection to the Pittsburgh Pirates started exactly 100 years earlier when Dots Miller debuted for the 1909 World Series champions. John was born in Kearny, NJ, two blocks from the house where Dots Miller grew up. From that hometown hero connection came a love of Pirates history, as well as the sport of baseball. When he didn't make it as a lefty pitcher with an 80+ MPH fastball and a slider that needed work, John turned to covering the game, eventually focusing in on the prospects side, where his interest was pushed by the big league team being below .500 for so long. John has covered the minors in some form since the 2002 season, and leads the draft and international coverage on Pirates Prospects. He writes daily on Pittsburgh Baseball History, when he's not covering the entire system daily throughout the entire year on Pirates Prospects.

This Date in Pirates History: May 26

Three former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date, plus a recap of the major league debut for one of the Pirates greatest pitchers of...

Minor League Schedule: 5/26/12

Jeff Karstens will get the start tonight for Indianapolis. After going on the DL on 4/18, he made his first rehab start while with...

This Date in Pirates History: May 25

Four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, including one from the pre-NL days of the franchise. We also have a trade from...

Minor League Schedule: 5/25/12

Today's schedule is highlighted by starts from Justin Wilson, the 14th ranked player in the Pirates system, and Tim Alderson, making his first start...

This Date in Pirates History: May 24

Just two former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date and no major transactions, so we also take a look at a few games...

Minor League Schedule: 5/24/12

In Indianapolis tonight, Rudy Owens goes against Jeff Francis, longtime pitching star for the Colorado Rockies. Francis, now pitching in the Reds system, has...

This Date in Pirates History: May 23

Today we have one Pittsburgh Pirates trade to cover and four former players. Among the players is one of the best pitchers in team...

Minor League Schedule: 5/23/12

Top prospect Gerrit Cole, gets the start tonight in Bradenton. He has a 2.65 ERA in his three home starts. Altoona was rained out...

This Date in Pirates History: May 22

Five former Pittsburgh Pirates players have been born on this date, including two recent relievers. Also, we have two fairly big trades to discuss....

Minor League Schedule: 5/22/12

Top prospect Jameson Taillon, will get the start tonight in Bradenton. He has an ERA of 0.56 in 16 innings during his three home...

This Date in Pirates History: May 21

Four former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date. We focus on reliever Mace Brown, who worked out of the bullpen during an era when...

Minor League Schedule: 5/21/12

Jeff Karstens will get a rehab start tonight for Altoona. He hasn't pitched in a game since April 18th.  He is scheduled to get...

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