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Author: Wilbur Miller

Having followed the Pirates fanatically since 1965, Wilbur Miller is one of the fast-dwindling number of fans who’ve actually seen good Pirate teams. He’s even seen Hall-of-Fame Pirates who didn’t get traded mid-career, if you can imagine such a thing. His first in-person game was a 5-4, 11-inning win at Forbes Field over Milwaukee (no, not that one). He’s been writing about the Pirates at various locations online for over 20 years. It has its frustrations, but it’s certainly more cathartic than writing legal stuff. Wilbur is retired and now lives in Bradenton with his wife and three temperamental cats.

Prospect Watch: Swaggerty, Fraizer Have Big Days, at Last

Some struggling hitters came through tonight, but Matt Gorski didn't go deep.  Bradenton was rained out and will try to play two tomorrow. TRIPLE-A: INDIANAPOLIS...

Prospect Watch: Blake Sabol and Nick Gonzales Have Big Days in Altoona Rout

Some good pitching performances from Cody Bolton, Kyle Nicolas and Luis Peralta.  And Jacob Gonzalez keeps hitting. TRIPLE-A: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS https://piratesprospects.com/2022/04/minor-league-season-preview-2022-indianapolis-indians.html Game Time: 6:35pm Box Score Starting Pitcher: Osvaldo...

Prospect Watch: System Goes 0-for-5

It was not a good night in the minors.  Bad pitching, bad hitting, bad fielding.  All bad. TRIPLE-A: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS https://piratesprospects.com/2022/04/minor-league-season-preview-2022-indianapolis-indians.html Game Time: 7:04pm Box Score Starting Pitcher: Miguel...

P2Daily: Piecing Together the Short-Term

After dithering around with deadenders for the first month or so of the season, the Pirates are finally starting to provide a bit of...

Prospect Watch: Cal Mitchell Goes Deep Twice, Altoona Pitchers Fan 19 in Ten-Inning Win

Bradenton was rained out at Jupiter.  The teams will try to play two starting at 3:30pm tomorrow. TRIPLE-A: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS https://piratesprospects.com/2022/04/minor-league-season-preview-2022-indianapolis-indians.html Game Time: 7.04pm Box Score Starting Pitcher: Roansy...

P2Daily: About Those Strikeouts…

The strikeouts in the Pirates' farm system have generated a good deal of attention here, as they should have.  It's hard to miss.  Seems...

Prospect Watch: Henry Davis Belts First AA Home Run

Indianapolis' scheduled starter Trey McGough could be an interesting pitcher to watch.  He came out of nowhere to have a strong season as a...

P2Daily: Is It Time to Get Serious Yet?

Over the last four years, probably the two worst teams in baseball have been Baltimore and Pittsburgh.  Of the two, the Orioles' record has...

Prospect Watch: Roansy Being Roansy; Cruz Shows Signs of Life

Greensboro's game was rained out and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on June 22. TRIPLE-A: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS https://piratesprospects.com/2022/04/minor-league-season-preview-2022-indianapolis-indians.html Game Time: 5:05pm Box Score (Suspended...

Prospect Watch: Indy Rained Out; Omar Cruz Continues Pitching Well

Indianapolis was supposed to finish its suspended game from yesterday, then sent Roansy Contreras out for the regularly scheduled game.  All that got washed...

P2Daily: Relief Help Is Available If the Pirates Want It

The bullpen isn't exactly working out well for the Pirates so far this year.  They're 26th in both bullpen ERA and xFIP.  That's in...

Prospect Watch: Two Early Tuesday Games Produce Good Starts

Duane Underwood, Jr., continued his rehab with the Marauders and failed to get out of the first inning. TRIPLE-A: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS https://piratesprospects.com/2022/04/minor-league-season-preview-2022-indianapolis-indians.html Game Time: 6:35pm Box Score Starting Pitcher:...

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