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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

Are We There Yet? Part Four

This is the last installment of the comparison of the Pirates’ farm system as it stood at the beginning of 2007 and 2012. This...

Exploring the Arsenal: Previewing the Dodgers’ Probable Starting Pitcher

Exploring the Arsenal will run prior to each series, providing you with a brief scouting report on the starting pitchers expected to oppose the...

Top Prospects Should Have Dry Feet in September

Today marks the first day of September call-ups, where MLB rosters expand from 25 to 40 players, allowing teams to call up as many...

Minor League Schedule: 9/1/11

Today's probable starters: Michael Colla, Brandon Cumpton, Zack Dodson and Nick Kingham

Irwin, Curve Continue Dominance Over Bowie Bats

Altoona's pitching continued to shut down Bowie's offense, giving the Curve their third straight road win over the Baysox, 2-0.  Phil Irwin threw seven...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/31/11

Strong pitching performances from Jeff Locke, Phillip Irwin, and Mike Jefferson, plus some power from Jordy Mercer, Andrew Lambo, and Alex Dickerson.

State College Spikes Player Reports 8/31

State College got a great start from left hander Mike Jefferson tonight, who pitched five shutout innings.  They also got a solo homer from...

Indians Sweep Toledo; Locke Strikes Out 8

Indianapolis Indians  6,  Toledo Mud Hens  2 The Indianapolis Indians earned a sweep of their 4-game home-and-away series against the Toledo Mud Hens with a...

Cesar Lopez, Alen Hanson Promoted to State College

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted right handed pitcher Cesar Lopez and infielder Alen Hanson to the State College Spikes from the GCL Pirates.  Earlier...

Josh Bell Joins the State College Spikes

2011 second round pick Josh Bell will be joining the State College Spikes tonight, along with seven other players from the Gulf Coast League....

Matt Diaz Traded to Atlanta for PTBNL

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded outfielder Matt Diaz to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later, according to a team press...

The Season Ending Tour Continues

Last week I kicked off the season ending tour, covering three games in Altoona, one game in State College, and three games in West...
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