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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...

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,...

Prospect Watch

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...

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...

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

Phillies Chip Away at Cumpton to Snap Pirates’ Win Streak

Brandon Cumpton suffocated the Phillies for five innings. Groundout after groundout prevented Philadelphia from having any players bat with a runner in scoring position....

Prospect Watch: Pimentel With Another Good Start; Taillon Doesn’t Have Best Stuff

Top Pitcher: Stolmy Pimentel, Top Hitter: Alex Presley, HR: None

Pirates Notebook: Rotation In Flux, Phillies GM Talks Deadline

The Pirates finally announced their starting rotation for this week's series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Brandon Cumpton was re-called Tuesday to pitch the first...

International Bonus Money Already Changing Hands

One thing that is new this year on the international market is that teams can trade from their bonus pools. A team can trade...

Kris Johnson is the Pirates Prospects Pitcher of the Month For June

Each week we run our "Top Performers" series, looking at the best pitchers and hitters from the previous week. This year we will also...

Pirates Call Up Brandon Cumpton For Tonight’s Start

The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up Brandon Cumpton to make tonight's start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Josh Harrison has been optioned to Triple-A to...

Andrew Lambo is the Pirates Prospects Player of the Month For June

Each week we run our "Top Performers" series, looking at the best pitchers and hitters from the previous week. This year we will also...

Nick Buckner’s Bonus Announced — Draft Bonus Pool Updates

Jim Callis has the signing bonus for 14th round pick Nick Buckner, and the amount is surprising. https://twitter.com/jimcallisBA/status/352109057580081152 The Pirates signed Buckner and 16th round pick...

First Pitch: The Short and Long Term Impact of Wandy Rodriguez’s Injury

Wandy Rodriguez has received a few setbacks in the past week. He had some tightness in his forearm, and was shut down. Today he...

Minor League Schedule: Taillon and Glasnow Set For Tonight

7/2/13 Starters: Stolmy Pimentel, Jameson Taillon, Joely Rodriguez, Tyler Glasnow, Isaac Sanchez, Cesilio Pimentel, Wei-Chung Wang

Prospect Watch: Bell Picks Up Two Doubles; Sanchez Continues Triple-A Hitting

Top Pitcher: Jackson Lodge, Top Hitter: Josh Bell, HR: None

Minor Moves: Sadler to the DL, Rojas Activated From the DL

Here are the minor league transactions today: **Casey Sadler has been placed on the Altoona DL with a right knee contusion. The right-hander left his...
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