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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.

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

Bowker Gives Indians Come-From-Behind Win

Indianapolis Indians  3,  Louisville Bats  2 LF John Bowker's lead-off homer in the top of the 8th broke a 2-2 tie and gave the Indians...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/12/11

Great starts all around from Garrett Olson, Aaron Pribanic, Tyler Waldron, Zack Von Rosenberg, and Matt Benedict.

Pirates Prospects Live and In-Studio on 93.7 the FAN – Sat. Morning

Kevin Creagh will be live and in-studio on 93.7 The Fan on Saturday morning during Vinnie Richichi's "Bucco Talk" show.

Jose Tabata Likely to Return Monday

According to Rob Biertempfel, the Pittsburgh Pirates are likely to recall Jose Tabata on Monday for the start of the series against the Cardinals....

Rehab Assignments for Presley and d’Arnaud Moved to AAA

The rehab assignments for outfielder Alex Presley and infielder Chase d'Arnaud have been moved from Bradenton to Indianapolis, the team announced today.  That's good...

Pirates Reinstate Ross Ohlendorf, Option Him to AAA

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated right handed pitcher Ross Ohlendorf from the 60-day disabled list and have optioned him to AAA, the team announced...

Starling Marte Answering Questions This Year

Coming in to the 2011 season, Starling Marte was coming off a year where he hit for a .315/.386/.432 line in 222 at-bats in...

Jeff Locke Promoted to AAA

Left handed pitching prospect Jeff Locke has been promoted to AAA by the Pittsburgh Pirates.  So far this season, Locke has a 4.03 ERA...

Daily Prospect Profile: Another Look at Wes Freeman

Back on July 23rd, I profiled Wes Freeman, a day after he hit two home runs in a single game.  I talked about how...

Minor League Schedule: 8/12/11

Today's starting pitchers: Garrett Olson, Aaron Pribanic, Zack Von Rosenberg and Matt Benedict

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/11/11

Zack Dodson makes a strong start, Wes Freeman has a big night at the plate, and Raul Fortunato's hitting streak comes to an end.

Indians Stun Clippers For Series Sweep

Indianapolis Indians  9,  Columbus Clippers  1 For the second day in a row, the Indianapolis Indians staged a hit-fest against the first-place Clippers, to sweep...
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