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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...

P2Daily: High Times/Low Times

Saturday was a convergence of many schedules to create an eclipse type moment for me. For starters, I try to take off work every...

Prospect Watch

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...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Braxton Ashcraft Has His Best Start of the Season

Braxton Ashcraft hadn't gotten off to the best start this season. In his first two appearances of the year, the right-hander allowed six runs...

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

Wandy Rodriguez to See Dr. James Andrews

Injury Updates
SAN FRANCISCO -- Starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez will see Dr. James Andrews, the Pirates announced Thursday. Andrews is known for examining pitching elbows and...

James McDonald Felt His Arm Was Constricted Early in the Season

Injury Updates
At the start of the 2013 season, James McDonald was one of the keys to the rotation. McDonald was coming off a 2012 season...

Rationalizing the Value of RISP Issues

Analysis
Much has been made lately of the Pirates' issues in the area of batting with runners in scoring position. We've talked about it, and...

First Pitch: Pirates’ Hitting will Become a Playoff Problem If Not Addressed

First Pitch
SAN FRANCISCO -- If you are in my age group or are a frequent visitor of a service called The Internet, you know about...

DSL Prospect Watch: Tough Losses For Both Teams As Season Winds Down

Analysis
For a season preview of the Pittsburgh Pirates two Dominican Summer League teams, check out our article here.  For a recap of the DSL All-Star...

Gerrit Cole “Disappointed” Over Pirates’ 2-1 Loss to San Diego

Analysis
SAN DIEGO -- As long as Gerrit Cole stays in the Pirates' rotation this season, it seems he will remain eternally frustrated in himself. "Just...

Minor League Schedule: Both Glasnow and Taillon Start Tonight

Analysis
8/22/13 Probables: Jameson Taillon, Eliecer Navarro, Zack Dodson, Tyler Glasnow, Buddy Borden, Neil Kozikowski

Prospect Watch: Bell Hits 12th Homer; Strong Starts For Rodriguez and Creasy

Prospect Watch
Top Pitcher: Joely Rodriguez, Top Hitter: Nick Buckner, HR: Josh Bell, Jimmy Rider, Nick Buckner

Cunningham Picks Up Three Hits, But Curve Continue Losing Skid

Analysis
The Altoona Curve have found themselves in a late season swoon, losing to the Reading Fightins 8-0 on Wednesday night. They lost three of...

Pirates Notebook: Why Felix Pie Joined the Bucs to Lead Off

News
SAN DIEGO -- No time for formalities. Why was outfielder Felix Pie called up Wednesday to join the Pirates' roster? "We felt he was our...

Francisco Liriano’s 2013-14 Contract Details

Analysis
Earlier this year we learned that Francisco Liriano was due to make $2.125 M in roster bonuses this year, have a $6 M vesting...

Pirates Call Up Felix Pie; Ryan Reid Optioned; Wandy Rodriguez to 60-Day

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up Felix Pie and have added him to tonight's lineup, batting leadoff and playing left-field. Ryan Reid is expected...
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