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Morning Report: A Look at the Lower Level Middle Infield Depth

Second baseman Trae Arbet was injured last night in a collision with a runner while trying to make a play in the field. He...

Morning Report: The 2017 Draft Lacks Current Talent, But Has Potential Upside

As you may have noticed, the draft coverage has started to pick up over the last couple weeks because there are more mock drafts...

Morning Report: Pirate City Updates and Prospect Status Notes

Some quick notes from Pirate City then some other notes and all of the usual good stuff at the bottom. Antonio Bastardo pitched well for...

Morning Report: An Interesting Pitching Match-Up Tonight in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis today, Drew Hutchison gets the ball for the good guys, facing off against Mark Appel of Lehigh Valley. It presents an interesting...

Morning Report: How Many Innings Do Pitchers Get in Extended Spring Training?

We often get questions about whether pitchers who have low innings totals from the previous season, will be limited the following season. This year...

Morning Report: Plenty of Pitchers Performing Above Average Throughout the System

In yesterday's Morning Report, I took a look at the above average hitters from each of the four affiliates. I used the league average...

Morning Report: A Look at the Above Average Hitters in the System

Last year at this same time, I took a look at the minor league hitters who were above average for their league. I used...

Morning Report: The Pittsburgh Pirates Have Three First Place Minor League Teams

I added the Playoff Push section back this morning, as the two A-ball teams are about a month away from the first half of...

Morning Report: Has Dario Agrazal Become a Better Pitcher this Season?

I was quite impressed by the outing of Dario Agrazal for Bradenton last night.  He had his start skipped last week due to an...

Morning Report: Chris Bostick and Max Moroff Have Both Hit Well Since Being Sent Down

Max Moroff and Chris Bostick were each sent down from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis at the same time last week. They switched spots with Adam...

Morning Report: The Odd Reactions to a Minor International Signing

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed an 18-year-old pitcher from China yesterday, who was the first pitcher signed out of MLB's Development Center in China. The...

Morning Report: Cole Tucker Wins Florida State League Player of the Week Award

Cole Tucker was named the Florida State League Player of the Week on Monday afternoon to the surprise of no one. Not only did...

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