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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

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...

Pirates Have Some Interest in Morneau; Yankees Not Discussing Deal

News
Last night I wrote about some of the conflicting reports surrounding Justin Morneau. Jon Morosi wrote that Morneau doesn't think he will be traded....

DSL Prospect Watch: Lucky Thirteen For Pirates2 In Win Over Cubs

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...

First Pitch: The Conflicting Reports on Justin Morneau

First Pitch
Earlier tonight I started getting "Morneau to the Pirates?" tweets. I had no idea where they were coming from, since none of my other...

A.J. Burnett and Pirates Offense Bounce Back Strong for 8-1 Victory

Analysis
SAN DIEGO -- The one-two punch of Francisco Liriano and A.J. Burnett turned around the Pirates' bad-luck losses by leading the charge on back-to-back...

Minor League Schedule: Creasy Looks to Help West Virginia’s Playoff Chances

Analysis
8/21/13 Probables: Nate Baker, Joely Rodriguez, Jason Creasy, Shane Carle. Wei-Chung Wang

Prospect Watch: Stolmy Pimentel Tosses Seven Shutout Innings

Prospect Watch
Top Pitcher: Stolmy Pimentel, Top Hitter: Luis Urena, HR: Dan Gamache, Edwin Espinal

Pat Ludwig Follows Up Pitcher of the Week Honors With Another Gem

Analysis
Last week Pat Ludwig tossed seven shutout innings, giving up just two hits, one walk, and striking out seven. The outing was the second...

Altoona Loses Pitcher’s Duel Against Reading

Analysis
Reading’s Ryan Demmin and Altoona’s David Bromberg found themselves in a pitcher’s duel on Tuesday night at Peoples’ Natural Gas Field. The Fightins scored...

Pirates Notebook: How Justin Wilson and First-Year Relievers Face Long Season

Injury Updates
SAN DIEGO -- If you're trying to pinpoint why the Pirates' bullpen continues to be one of baseball's best, Justin Wilson has shown you. As...

Pirates Playoff Odds: NL Central Could Be St. Louis-Pittsburgh Dead Heat

Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 98-percent chance to make the playoffs and a 36-percent chance to win the National League Central division, according to...
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