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Aroldis Chapman Suspended For Two Games

Pittsburgh Pirates flame throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman was suspended for two games, after being ejected earlier this week for arguing the strike zone with...

The Pirates Could Use a Day Off

The Pittsburgh Pirates look like they need a day off. Fortunately for Pirates fans, Thursday's action will feature top prospects Paul Skenes and Bubba...

P2Daily: Jared Jones is Looking Like a Rookie of the Year Contender

The Pirates lost 3-1 to the Mets on Tuesday, overshadowing a truly fantastic start from rookie pitcher Jared Jones. Jones was on a restricted pitch...

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...

Prospect Watch

Pirates Prospect Watch: Hunter Barco Looks Great Again For Greensboro

Hunter Barco has been worth the wait so far. The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Barco in the second round of the 2022 draft, despite the left-handed...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Tsung-Che Cheng Homers in a 3-for-3 Day

Tsung-Che Cheng had a day for Altoona. The shortstop went 3-for-3 at the plate with his first home run of the 2024 season. Batting fifth...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Pitching Leads the Way in the Pirates System

The strength of this Pittsburgh Pirates team is clearly on the pitching side. The top prospects in the system are pitchers. The depth of...

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

First Pitch: Using Hanson and Polanco Helps to Predict Future Promotions

Every year at the start of the year I get the same questions: When do you think (Insert Player) will be promoted to (Insert...

Minor League Schedule: Glasnow Looks To Continue Dominance At Home

7/29/13 Starters: Ethan Hollingsworth, Robby Rowland, Tyler Glasnow, Jackson Lodge, Wei-Chung Wang

Alen Hanson Promoted To Altoona

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted shortstop Alen Hanson to Altoona. He left today's Bradenton game in the fourth inning. With Bradenton, Hanson hit .281...

Prospect Watch: Shaky Outing For Heredia, Dickerson Continues Hot Streak

Top Pitcher: Casey Sadler, Top Hitter: Dilson Herrera, Home Runs: Dilson Herrera, Carlos Mesa, Walker Gourley, Luis Urena, Charlie Cutler

Marlins Win the Battle of the Young Aces; Wandy and Snider Updates

Gerrit Cole vs Jose Fernandez. That was the matchup today. One was a first overall pick in the 2011 draft. The other was taken...

Minor Moves: Casey Sadler Activated off the Altoona DL

Here are the minor league moves from this afternoon. **Casey Sadler has been activated off the Altoona disabled list. Sadler had been out since June...

Pirates Place Travis Snider on the DL; Recall Tony Sanchez

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed Travis Snider on the 15-day disabled list due to discomfort in his left big toe. Tony Sanchez has been...

Tony Sanchez Joins the Pirates — Are His Throwing Issues Behind Him?

  Michael McKenry hurt his left knee last night sliding into second base. McKenry got a late slide and hit his knee on the bag...

DSL Prospect Watch: Pirates Drop Braves In Extras

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

First Pitch: Charlie Morton is Jeff Locke With Regression

Last night Jeff Locke put 13 batters on base. Only one of those batters scored. Tonight Charlie Morton put 9 batters on base. Four of...

McKenry Has a Career Night at the Plate, But Also Tweaks Knee

The Pirates had some unlikely heroes step up in tonight's 7-4 win over the Miami Marlins. The offense was led by Michael McKenry. That's the...

Minor League Schedule: Heredia Headlines Sunday’s Probables

7/28/13 Starters: David Bromberg, Casey Sadler, Pat Ludwig, Luis Heredia, Chad Kuhl
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