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Pirates Split Series With Brewers

The Pirates couldn't hold the lead against the Brewers on Thursday, dropping the final game 7-5 to split a four game series. Milwaukee got on...

P2Daily: More Premium Articles For Pirates Prospects Subscribers

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...

Prospect Watch

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes Pitches Into the Fifth in Latest Start

Paul Skenes is human, after all. The 2023 first overall pick gave up his first runs of the season against Omaha on Wednesday afternoon, in...

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...

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

With so many three-true-outcome approaches in pro ball, 2023 second round pick Mitch Jebb brings a refreshing style of contact, speed, and hustle.

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

Paul Skenes Predicts the Pirates Will Be Winning For a Long Time

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

DSL Prospect Watch: Pirates Shutout Mets and Marlins

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...

First Pitch: Will There Be a Trade? Do the Pirates Even Need One?

First Pitch
The trade market has been slow this entire month. The market looks weak, and has looked like a seller's market leading up to the...

Minor League Schedule: Taillon Returns To The Mound

Analysis
7/31/13 Starters: Graham Godfrey, Jameson Taillon, Joely Rodriguez, John Kuchno, Dovydas Neverauskas

Prospect Watch: Strong Pitching Dominates Tuesday Night

Prospect Watch
Top Pitcher: Adrian Sampson, Top Hitter: Harold Ramirez, Home Runs: None

Pirates Have No Plans to Trade Tyler Glasnow

News
Earlier today Jeff Passan speculated that Tyler Glasnow would be a good return for Bud Norris. While it seemed like speculation, the fact that...

Cumpton’s Gem Leads Pirates to 6-0 Win, Doubleheader Sweep of Cardinals

Analysis
A sound will endure from the Pirates' doubleheader sweep of the Cardinals and the most important day for Pittsburgh baseball in 20 years: "Holl-i-day......

Pirates Have Been Scouting Nate Schierholtz For the Last Month

News
We've heard the Pirates connected to Nate Schierholtz a lot in the last few weeks. Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago says that the Cubs...

An Alex Rios Trade to the Pirates Now Seems Unlikely

News
Dave Kaplan of CSN Chicago says the Pirates and the White Sox sound close on a trade for Alex Rios. https://twitter.com/thekapman/status/362261208809734146 Kaplan doesn't make it sound...

Game 1: A.J. Burnett Sits Cardinals Down for 2-1 Pirates Victory

Analysis
A.J. Burnett never shies away from showing his feelings and theatrics on the mound to join his strikeouts. In the Pirates' 2-1 extra-innings win to...

Pirates Unlikely to Trade For Bud Norris

News
Jeff Passan has a few updates on Bud Norris, who was recently scratched from his start tonight with the Houston Astros, indicating he's close...

Pirates Notebook: Doubleheader Presents Important Opportunity for NL Central

News
Fans packed the sidewalk in front of PNC Park's home plate rotunda, backed up all the way onto Mazeroski Way trying to enter the...

Brandon Cumpton To Start Game Two of Today’s Double Header

Transactions
Brandon Cumpton has been named the starter for game two of today's double header. Earlier today David Todd of ESPN 970 first reported today...
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