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Six weeks ago, Pirates Prospects returned as a solo project. Since that point, this article is the 122nd that I've posted. If you're doing...

Bailey Falter Shuts Down the Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers aren't a big swing and miss team. Prior to Tuesday night's game against the Pirates, they ranked 22nd in baseball in...

Jared Jones is Appointment Viewing

During the 2004 season, Oliver Perez had one of the best pitching seasons I can recall from a Pittsburgh Pirates starter in the last...

After Dropping to .500, Pirates Could Turn To Help in Triple-A

After losing 6-1 to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped to .500 on the season, finishing their week by getting...

Prospect Watch

Pirates Prospect Watch: Nick Gonzales Extends Hitting Streak

Nick Gonzales keeps hitting. The middle infielder, playing second base on Tuesday night for Indianapolis, went 2-for-4 with a walk. That extends his hitting streak...

Pirates Prospect Watch: The Pirates Have Hitting in Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates are struggling at the plate at the Major League level. Fortunately for them, a lot of their hitters in Triple-A are...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Never Giving Up

I liked the story of Javier Rivas on Sunday. The tall shortstop for the Bradenton Marauders went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, three...

Player Features

Jack Brannigan is the Next Gold Glove Quality Third Baseman in the Pirates System

The Pirates have Gold Glove third basemen in Ke'Bryan Hayes and Jared Triolo. They've got another candidate in the system in power hitter Jack Brannigan.

Mitch Jebb Brings Elite Speed and Swing Decisions to Greensboro

Jase Bowen Has a Power/Speed/Defense Combo to Dream Upon

Tres Gonzales Brings Advanced Hitting Approach to Altoona

Rodolfo Nolasco Has Huge Power and Huge Swing and Miss

Discussion

Saturday Sleepers

Saturday Sleepers: Carlos Jimenez Has One of the Best Changeups in the System

In early 2022, I saw Carlos Jimenez pitch for the Bradenton Marauders. Of all the players who played in Single-A on that particular day,...

Saturday Sleepers: Valentin Linarez Added Velocity and Improved Control in 2023

Valentin Linarez had one of the biggest recorded velocity jumps in minor league baseball last year. Baseball America tracked the year-over-year four-seam velocity gainers from...

Saturday Sleepers: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a 17 year old throw 100 miles an hour”

At the start of the 2023 international signing period, the Pittsburgh Pirates added David Matoma as their first signing out of Uganda. The right-handed...

Saturday Sleepers: Omar Alfonzo is a Catching Prospect to Follow

On March 26, 2023, the Pittsburgh Pirates sent Omar Alfonzo to big league camp for a day. A catcher entering his age 19 season,...

ARCHIVES

Week In Review: The Injury Bug Hits the Pirates at the Major League Level

Analysis
Injuries have played a big role in the minor leagues this year. A lot of top prospects have missed time, and that includes Jameson...

Prospect Watch: Josh Bell Has a Big Day at the Plate

Prospect Watch
TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Reese McGuire Placed on the West Virginia Disabled List

Injury Updates
The West Virginia Power have placed catcher Reese McGuire on the disabled list with an unknown injury. Kawika Emsley-Pai has replaced McGuire on the...

Pirates Promote Casey Sadler, Option Jared Hughes to the Minors

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-handed pitcher Casey Sadler from Triple-A Indianapolis and have optioned Jared Hughes to the minors. This is the first...

Draft Prospect Watch: Updates For All the Top Prep Players In 2014 Draft Class

2014 Draft
Going a little different for this Sunday. Earlier this month, Baseball America posted new draft rankings and had 28 prep players in their top...

Prospect Highlights: Walk-Off In Indianapolis, Gift Ngoepe Showing Improvements

Analysis
Today's prospect highlights include a few things from last night's Indianapolis game. The video is the highlights of the entire game, so there are...

First Pitch: Tony Sanchez Getting An Early Tryout For a 2015 Starting Role

First Pitch
The last time Tony Sanchez was in the Majors, he didn't get much of a chance to prove what he is capable of as...

Minor League Schedule: Adrian Sampson Looks To Keep Up Strong Start

Analysis
Today's Starters: Tyler Waldron, Adrian Sampson, John Kuchno, Shane Carle

Prospect Watch: Three Hits For Andrew Lambo in Walk-Off Win

Prospect Watch
TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Draft Prospect Watch: Sean Newcomb is Back on Track

2014 Draft
Yesterday we covered the best college pitchers in this draft class, so we move on to the weekend for the best college hitters tonight. If...

Francisco Liriano Leaves Today’s Start With Flu-Like Symptoms

Injury Updates
Francisco Liriano left today's start early in the bottom of the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals. Liriano came out to pitch the...

Russell Martin and Jason Grilli to the DL; Tony Sanchez and Jared Hughes Recalled

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed Jason Grilli and Russell Martin on the disabled list, and have recalled Tony Sanchez and Jared Hughes. The team...
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