MLB: Tonight’s Pirates game will be broadcast nationally out of market on MLB.tv
A lot has been said about the Pirates game tonight and the black out rules that apply to it. So I picked up the phone and called MLB.com customer support. I was able to verify that the game will be blacked out in the Pittsburgh and Milwaukee markets, but it will be available to MLB.tv
Topps giving away free Pirates tickets
I was contacted by Topps the other day to help them out in a promotion that they are doing revolving around their new iPhone/iPad app, Topps Pennant. After using the app, it is definitely a solid addition to any baseball fan’s arsenal. It gives historical box scores on virtually any game you want. Anyways, they
Brad Lincoln to start Monday vs Marlins
Kristy Robinson reported that Brad Lincoln will start in place of Erik Bedard (back spasms) on Monday in Miami. Bedard will have his start pushed back to Wednesday in Washington. Lincoln certainly deserves the shot over anyone else as he has been spectacular so far this season in a long relief role. In 14 1/3
Win two free Pirates tickets
On Friday, May 25th, the Pirates will be host in their first ever Social Media Night [press release]. Any fans who follow the Pirates on Twitter [link] or like them on Facebook [link], will be able to purchase Outfield Box Seats for the game for a $10 discount. The tickets are normally $24, so if
Off Day Notes: Burnett making rehab start
A.J. Burnett will make his first rehab start for the Bradenton Marauders tonight. It will be interesting to see how deep into the game he goes as it will show us how far along he is. Baseball America named The Marauders the fifth best Minor League team in terms of Opening Day rosters. It was