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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

Indians Win Home Finale, But A Playoff Spot Is Not At The End Of Their Rainbow

Analysis
Indianapolis Indians  8,  Louisville Bats  7 The Indianapolis Indians won their final home game at Victory Field tonight, cutting short the Louisville Bats' rally in...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 9/3/11

Prospect Watch
Jameson Taillon finishes his first season, Aaron Pribanic goes six strong innings, and a lot of offense throughout the system.

Altoona Loses After Missed Call in 12th

Analysis
Pittsburgh Pirates fans might have heard this story before.  Extra innings.  Play at the plate.  Obvious call that was missed by the umpire.  Other...

Game 139 Recap: Lee Slams Cubs in Ninth

Analysis
Derrek Lee returned from the disabled list and knocked in five runs. The big blow was a grand slam of Carlos Marmol with two...

Three Stories of Stats and Fastball Command

Analysis
Fastball command has kind of taken on a life of its own in Pittsburgh.  The Pirates stress fastball command in the minors, especially at...

Drew Maggi Promoted to Bradenton

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted shortstop Drew Maggi from the West Virginia Power to the Bradenton Marauders.  The move comes at the end of...

Matt Hague Named Indianapolis Indians 2011 MVP

Analysis
The Indianapolis Indians will be announcing their 2011 award winners tonight, including the announcement that first baseman Matt Hague has been named the team's...

Ed Doheny: Tale of Tragedy

Pirates History
Before getting into the start of the 1903 World Series for the regular Sunday history article, I thought it was important to cover one...

Minor League Schedule: 9/3/11

Analysis
Today's probable starter: Nelson Figueroa, Aaron Pribanic, Nate Baker, Jameson Taillon and Matt Benedict

Volquez Strikes Out 12 Indians InTribe Loss

Analysis
Louisville Bats  5,  Indianapolis Indians  2   Louisville's Edison Volquez, who was not one of the eight Bats' players called up to the Reds when major...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 9/2/11

Prospect Watch
Zack Von Rosenberg has a strong finish to his 2011 season, and Quincy Latimore has a big day at the plate.

Altoona Curve Player Reports 9/2/11

Analysis
Altoona lost to the Richmond Flying Squirrels tonight by a score of 8-4, going down early with an 8-2 deficit after six innings.  Brett...
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