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Josh Bell’s Power Continues Emerging in a Big Way in Pirates’ 6-1 Win

PITTSBURGH — It’s easy to look at Josh Bell and think he’s a prototypical power hitter. He has a big, 230-pound frame. He’s a...

Pirates Notebook: Danny Ortiz Gives the Pirates a True Outfielder Off the Bench

PITTSBURGH — For the vast majority of the time since Starling Marte was suspended in mid-April, the Pirates have relied on utility players to...

Jameson Taillon’s Pathology Report Comes Back Positive For Testicular Cancer

PITTSBURGH — The pathology report for Pirates right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon following his surgical procedure last Monday has revealed that the 24-year-old had testicular...

Pirates Place Gregory Polanco on the 10-Day DL, Recall Danny Ortiz

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed outfielder Gregory Polanco on the 10-day disabled list and have recalled outfielder Danny Ortiz. The move for Polanco was...

Finding the Middle Ground Between Power and Finesse For Steven Brault

INDIANAPOLIS - It seems like every left-handed pitching prospect gets compared to Tom Glavine at some point in time. It seems like it's rare...

A Tall, Left-Handed Starting Pitcher to Watch in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV - Everything about Oddy Nunez stands out. His height, his delivery, his knack for getting ground balls. The 20-year-old left-handed pitcher with...

Chad Kuhl’s Latest Start Shows That High Velocity Might Not Always Be a Good Thing

PITTSBURGH — Chad Kuhl can probably throw 100. Clint Hurdle isn’t sure that’s a good thing. Kuhl came tantalizingly close to hitting triple digits during...

Pirates Notebook: Adam Frazier Seems to Have a Regular Spot For Now

PITTSBURGH — Adam Frazier will start his third straight game for the Pirates in left field since returning from the disabled list on May...

Alex McRae Continues to Prove Prospect Rankings Wrong

ALTOONA, Pa. - You don't need to be rated as a "top prospect" out of the draft to show why you can eventually help a...

Tyler Eppler May Have Found a New Primary Off-Speed Pitch

INDIANAPOLIS - Tyler Eppler was simply looking to find a secondary option, but instead he found a new primary off-speed pitch. And he’s used that...

After His Latest Injury, Barrett Barnes Joins Indianapolis With His Sights Set on Pittsburgh

INDIANAPOLIS - Barrett Barnes was added to the Indianapolis roster today, and making his Triple-A debut, batting fifth and playing left field. The Pirates...

Brandon Cumpton Finally Seeing the Light at the End of the Tunnel

BRADENTON, Fla. - The last time Brandon Cumpton pitched in a game was September 13, 2014. The relief outing came in Pittsburgh against the...

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