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Christopher Bostick is Performing at High Level On and Off the Field

INDIANAPOLIS — He walked into the dugout prior to a game for a meet-and-greet with a group of fans, which included a couple of...

Eduardo Vera Comes Roaring Back from Tommy John Surgery

When West Virginia’s Opening Day was postponed and changed to a doubleheader, manager Wyatt Toregas knew if he used both James Marvel and Matt...

Injury Updates: Meadows Takes Swings, Waddell Throws Again, Altoona Updates

BRADENTON, Fla. - Earlier this week I provided an update on Austin Meadows and his recovery from his latest hamstring injury. Today at Pirate...

Barnett: Breaking Down the Best Pitches in the Pirates’ Rotation

With All Star break fast approaching, it’s notable that Pirates remain in striking distance for the division despite the suspension to Starling Marte and...

Kevin Newman Has a Shortstop Problem, and It’s Not What You Think

ALTOONA, Pa. - Our mid-season prospect rankings are coming up, and between watching games in Altoona and Bradenton over the past few weeks, I've...

There’s No Room in the Pen: Upper Minors Pitching is Crowded for the Pirates

ALTOONA, Pa. - On Tuesday afternoon, the Pirates made a very peculiar move in releasing Curve reliever Buddy Borden. The name might not jump off...

Luis Escobar Heads to the Futures Game, While Holding Back His Own Future

CHARLESTON, WV - On July 9, Luis Escobar will be the first Low-A Pirates prospect to suit up for the MLB Futures Game since...

Prospect Notebook: Sadler to Altoona; Marte and Luplow Plans; Maffei’s Defense

INDIANAPOLIS — Casey Sadler will continue his comeback from Tommy John surgery at Double-A Altoona, with his move down from Indianapolis expected to be...

Will Craig Has Made Nice Progress This Year With His Swing and First Base Defense

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pirates have no reason to rush Will Craig. They currently have Josh Bell in the majors, showing signs of his...

Injury Updates: Austin Meadows, Brandon Waddell, Conner Uselton, Stephen Alemais

BRADENTON, Fla. - Austin Meadows arrived at Pirate City last Wednesday, set to do the rehab work for his latest hamstring injury. Meadows injured...

Will Craig is the Pirates Prospects Player of the Month for June

Will Craig got off to a slow start this year, hitting for a .737 OPS in April, and a .750 OPS in May. The...

Pirates Notebook: Felipe Rivero and Ivan Nova React to Being All-Star Snubs

PITTSBURGH - Felipe Rivero and Ivan Nova are not going to the All-Star Game. At least, not yet. Neither Rivero or Nova was selected as...

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