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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,...

MLB Needs a Challenge System For Balls and Strikes, And It Exists in the Minors

I love the challenge system in Triple-A. At the Major League level, if you argue balls and strikes, you immediately get ejected from the game....

Bednar Bounces Back

David Bednar looked fired up tonight. The Pittsburgh Pirates closer entered the 5-2 game in the ninth inning and delivered three 97 MPH fastballs to...

Prospect Watch

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...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Bubba Chandler Throws Four No Hit Innings

The original plan was for the Pirates to throw all three of their top 100 pitching prospects on Thursday. Jared Jones was scheduled against...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes Strikes Out Eight

Paul Skenes has now thrown 9.1 scoreless innings. He's struck out 19 batters in that time. He's allowed two walks and four hits. What...

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

Does Tony Sanchez Have a Throwing Problem?

Last night there were a lot of people on Twitter calling for the Pirates to replace Michael McKenry with Tony Sanchez. On one side...

Prospect Trends — Turning Around Flagging Careers

The Pirates have several minor leaguers working to revive stalled careers.  Surprisingly, the organization now has better depth in hitters than pitchers at the...

DSL Prospect Watch: Pirates Trounce Yankees, Adames Homers Again

For a season preview of the Pittsburgh Pirates two Dominican Summer League teams, check out our article here. Throughout the year, we will provide...

First Pitch: The Pirates Have Had Some Amazing Starting Pitching Depth

Earlier today I was recording a podcast with James Santelli and Tom Bragg, talking about the rotation, and what moves would need to be...

Pirates Allow Season-High 17 Hits, Collect Only Three in Morton’s Debut

That was the worst game the Pirates have played all season. Pittsburgh pitchers surrendered a season-high 17 hits in the 10-o loss, continuing the struggle...

Minor League Schedule: Glasnow Looks To End First Half Strong

6/14/13 Starters: Andy Oliver, Casey Sadler, Tyler Glasnow

Prospect Watch: Tony Sanchez and Alen Hanson Each Homer

Top Pitcher: Orlando Castro, Top Hitter: Tony Sanchez, HR: Tony Sanchez, Alen Hanson

Pirates Announce the Signing of Ten Draft Picks

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the signing of ten draft picks. The picks are as follows: 4th Round - Cody Dickson 9th Round - Chad Kuhl 12th...

Pirates Notebook: Charlie Morton Makes 2013 Debut… Now What?

Pirates right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton returns to the mound Thursday night at PNC Park, facing the San Francisco Giants almost one year to the...

A.J. Burnett Placed on 15-Day DL, Contreras Released, Morton Activated

The Pirates have released Jose Contreras, placed A.J. Burnett on the 15-day disabled list and activated Charlie Morton, all moves on right-handed pitchers to...

Gregory Polanco Promoted to Altoona

According to Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus, Gregory Polanco is being promoted to Altoona. https://twitter.com/ProfessorParks/status/345286134898774016 Polanco has been having a great season, hitting for a .312/.364/.472...

Who Could Start For the Pirates on Saturday?

Now it's time for what seems like a weekly feature on the site: "Who could start for the Pirates on (Insert Day) with the...
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