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Author: Ryan Palencer

Ryan has been following Indianapolis baseball for most of his life, and the Pirates since they became the affiliate in 2005. He began writing for Pirates Prospects in 2013, in a stint that ran through 2016 (with no service time manipulation played in). Ryan rejoined the team in 2022, covering Indianapolis once again. He has covered the Pirates in four different big league stadiums. Ryan was also fortunate enough to cover the 2015 Futures Game in Cincinnati.

Indianapolis turns preparation into action with speed

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Watching Indianapolis in the early season, it is clear that they are trying to create an identity of utilizing speed and...

Indianapolis manager Miguel Perez is not worried about Oneil Cruz’s slow start

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - When looking at the stats on paper, it is easy to wonder what is going on with Oneil Cruz. The top prospect...

Mason Martin’s Power is Just a Step Away From Pittsburgh

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - When looking at Mason Martin's game, strength and pure power are the first obvious things that come to mind. Martin stands at...

Indianapolis prospects on the doorstep to Pittsburgh after journey together

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Chemistry and trust in a clubhouse are things that do not happen overnight. That takes months, and even years, to build. For...

Travis Swaggerty Gears For Season After Roller Coaster Break

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The offseason for most baseball players consists of a bit of downtime, and then back to the training that has them...

Cody Bolton Returns to the Mound After Two Years Away

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - For most of his life, baseball has been a constant for Cody Bolton. It has been his normal. This commitment allowed the...

Oneil Cruz Prepares For What He Hopes is His Final Trip to the Minors

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - One of the key aspects of Ben Cherington’s meeting with the media on Monday was being peppered with questions about top...

Prospect Notes: Indianapolis Prepares for Tuesday Opener

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - There is a lot to look forward to with the 2022 Indianapolis Indians, who kick of their season on Tuesday. Indianapolis is...

How Josh Bell’s Trust in Hitting Coach Butch Wynegar Led to Better Numbers

INDIANAPOLIS - We have all heard it. When a player wins an award or gets called up, many times the speeches and quotes that...

Chad Kuhl Getting Close to No Limitations in His Starts

INDIANAPOLIS - The 2016 season got off to a rocky start for Chad Kuhl, with some doubts about whether he could build on a...

Alen Hanson Getting More Time in the Outfield and Making Adjustments to His Swing

INDIANAPOLIS - The 2016 campaign has gotten off to a different start than Alen Hanson is accustomed to. After slow starts in recent years,...

Why We Probably Haven’t Seen the Best From Josh Bell at the Plate Yet

INDIANAPOLIS - The numbers for Josh Bell have been impressive this year. The accolades are following as well. For the month of April, Bell boasted...

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