The Pirates take a 2-5 record into today’s home opener against the Bronx Bombers. It’s the first time ever that the Bucs have hosted the Yankees to open their home schedule. Here’s Greg Brown with a preview.
The Pirates continue to make early-season roster moves. Yesterday, they sent utility man Ji Hwan Bae to Indianapolis and added newly-acquired outfielder Alexander Canario. They also traded catcher Jason Delay to Atlanta for cash considerations.
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Two of the Pirates’ top pitching prospects took the mound in an Indianapolis doubleheader yesterday. Bubba Chandler threw two-and-two-thirds scoreless innings of a 7-6 win over Iowa, striking out four and giving up only one hit, but talking four. Braxton Ashcraft gave up two runs on eight hits in five innings of work in a 6-1 loss in Game Two.
