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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.

Jordy Mercer Working Back Into Game Shape, Josh Harrison Picks Up a Hit

Tuesday night marked the first time that Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer stepped on the field since their respective injuries. While Mercer was not tested...

Pitching Injuries Starting to Pile Up at Indianapolis, Sanchez to DL

While already dealing with injuries to Casey Sadler and the third DL stint this season for John Holdzkom, Indianapolis saw three more pitchers go...

Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer begin rehab stints with Indianapolis

While working their way back to the Pirates from their respective injuries, Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer start a rehab assignment with Indianapolis on...

Prospect Watch: Austin Meadows Homers, Pablo Reyes Has a Big Night

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a...

Adjustments Fuel Huge Run For Keon Broxton

The results have been great for Keon Broxton over the past month in Indianapolis. On Wednesday night, Broxton extended his International League high on base streak...

Radhames Liz Looking Like Rotation Depth After a Mechanical Change

After struggling with command in the Pirates' bullpen and being sent to Indianapolis earlier in the season, Radhames Liz made the transition back into...

Tyler Glasnow Sees Mixed Results in His Triple-A Debut

Tyler Glasnow made his Triple-A debut last night, and while he didn't see the success he showed at the Double-A level, he also didn't exactly...

How Adrian Sampson Went From Rotation Depth to a Trade Chip

After seeing an ERA just over 3.00 for the first two months of the season, and being near the International League leaders in strikeouts, it...

Prospect Watch: Broxton Stays Hot, Garcia and Roth Throw Gems

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a...

Prospect Watch: Glasnow Strikes Out 12, Bradenton Hitters Stay Hot

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a...

The Backup Plan For Antonio Bastardo

The Pirates have seen Antonio Bastardo struggle with his consistency this year in the majors. They've also been rumored to be looking at relief...

Jared Hughes: From Failing Double-A Starter to High Leverage MLB Reliever

Moving into a high-leverage situation in the Pirates bullpen is not something that Jared Hughes was sure was going to happen just a few short...

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