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P2Daily: A Shaky Start to a Bullpen With the Potential to Be the Best

The Pirates have the potential for one of the best bullpens in the game. David Bednar has been one of the best relievers over...

Pirates Win and Split With the Phillies, Andrew McCutchen Hits Number 300

The Pittsburgh Pirates wrapped a split series with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday with a 9-2 win. This series was split at two games each,...

MLB Needs a Challenge System For Balls and Strikes, And It Exists in the Minors

I love the challenge system in Triple-A. At the Major League level, if you argue balls and strikes, you immediately get ejected from the game....

Bednar Bounces Back

David Bednar looked fired up tonight. The Pittsburgh Pirates closer entered the 5-2 game in the ninth inning and delivered three 97 MPH fastballs to...

Prospect Watch

Pirates Prospect Watch: It Doesn’t Always Go As Planned

Sometimes you don't see the best results from the best prospects. Sunday's action featured left-handed pitcher Anthony Solometo on the mound for Altoona. The top...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Bubba Chandler Throws Four No Hit Innings

The original plan was for the Pirates to throw all three of their top 100 pitching prospects on Thursday. Jared Jones was scheduled against...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes Strikes Out Eight

Paul Skenes has now thrown 9.1 scoreless innings. He's struck out 19 batters in that time. He's allowed two walks and four hits. What...

Discussion

Saturday Sleepers

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,...

Saturday Sleepers: Garret Forrester Moving Behind the Plate

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pittsburgh Pirates are converting 2023 third round pick Garret Forrester to a catcher, splitting his time between first base and...

ARCHIVES

Pirates Prospects Shirts Are Now Available

Several of you have asked about purchasing Pirates Prospects shirts in the past, especially since we switched over to a new logo. We now...

Stetson Allie Joins the Altoona Curve

As expected, Stetson Allie has joined the Altoona Curve, now that he's recovered from him oblique injury. Earlier in the week I reported that...

How To Use and Navigate Pirates Prospects

At Pirates Prospects, you will find the best and most in-depth coverage of the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system.  However, the site is more...

First Pitch: The Death of Free Agency

Yesterday the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to an extension with right-handed pitcher Chris Archer, getting control of two of his free agent years in...

Minor League Schedule: Nick Kingham Tries Again For Season Debut

Today's Starters: Casey Sadler, Nick Kingham, Chad Kuhl, Buddy Borden

Prospect Watch: Josh Bell Picks Up Two Hits and an RBI in Bradenton Debut

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...

The 2014 Pittsburgh Pirates Organizational Probable Pitching Chart

When does (Insert Pitcher Here) start? Who starts on (Insert Day Here)? I get those questions throughout the season from people who are planning...

2014 Indianapolis Indians Season Preview

The 2014 minor league season begins today. To prepare for the start of the season, we have previews of all four of the full...

2014 Altoona Curve Season Preview

The 2014 minor league season begins today. To prepare for the start of the season, we have previews of all four of the full...

2014 Bradenton Marauders Season Preview

The 2014 minor league season begins today. To prepare for the start of the season, we have previews of all four of the full...

2014 West Virginia Power Season Preview

The 2014 minor league season begins today. To prepare for the start of the season, we have previews of all four of the full...

First Pitch: Picking Two Pirates Breakout Candidates From Each Level

The 2014 Minor League baseball season begins today. John Dreker has a schedule of the Opening Day starters in the Pittsburgh Pirates' organization, with...
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