The Pirates announced this afternoon that they have signed their 18th round pick from the 2011 Draft, LHP Josh Poytress. Poytress is coming off a year where he went 7-3 with a 2.85 ERA for Fresno State as a junior. He struck out 56 and walked 17 in 79 innings pitched. He did not allow
Offense erupts on way to 9-3 win
Final: Pirates 9, Orioles 3 WP: Chris Resop (3-2) LP: Jeremy Guthrie (2-9) After seeing multiple games in a row where the Pirates’ offense looked totally inept, this game was nice to see. The Bucs jumped ahead with a 3-run 1st inning that was highlighted with a 2-run double by birthday boy Garrett Jones. Neil
Bucs sign 33rd round pick Chris Lashmet
The Pirates announced today they have signed another player from the 2011 Draft. 33rd round pick Chris Lashmet becomes the 12th player the Pirates have signed from this draft. The Pirates press release on the signing has this to say about Lashmet: Chris Lashmet (33rd round – INF): Was a four-year starter at Northwestern…Ended his
Pirates acquire Josh Rodriguez
The Pirates reacquired IF Josh Rodriguez from the Cleveland Indians today for cash considerations. Rodriguez started off the season on the Pirates’ 25-man roster after the team chose him 1st overall in the Rule 5 Draft this offseason. However, he was returned to the Indians after being designated for assignment when the team claimed Brandon