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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.

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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

Statcast Heroes: Power, Relief, and Swing and Miss in Opening Day Pirates Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates won their Opening Day contest against the Miami Marlins by a 6-5 score in 12 innings. The game was highlighted by...

Pirates Win Opener in Extra Innings

The Pittsburgh Pirates won in extra innings on Opening Day, beating the Miami Marlins by a 6-5 score after a Jared Triolo RBI single...

Williams: The Pittsburgh Pirates Will End Their Five Year Losing Streak in 2024

Normally, I do a pre-season analysis, where I fill in my own depth chart and playing time estimates for the upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates season,...

Pirates Roundtable: Giving a Voice to Pittsburgh Pirates Fans

All of the articles on Pirates Prospects this year will be my voice, with the exception of one: Roundtable. I wanted to find a...

P2Daily: Happy Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day!

We all follow the game of baseball for a different reason. It typically relates to our childhood. The game has a certain energy level...

Williams: The Pirates Are Setting Positive Precedent For Their Prospects

Jared Jones throws an elite fastball, an elite slider, and showed promise with his curveball and changeup development this spring. He's a top 100 prospect....

Premium Player Articles on Pirates Prospects

The last week has been the first time in a long time that I've reported to Spring Training for multiple days in a row....

Paul Skenes Predicts the Pirates Will Be Winning For a Long Time

The 2023 first overall pick, number one pitching prospect in the game, and number one prospect in the Pirates' system is expected to arrive in Pittsburgh this summer. Paul Skenes notes that he's only one man, and feels the Pirates have enough talent to win for a long time.

Jared Jones Forces the Pirates Hand

After an impressive Spring Training, Jared Jones has made the Pirates' Opening Day rotation. This was far from a guarantee at the start of camp, but the performance from Jones and the development of his secondary stuff was enough to force the Pirates to make a decision.

Termarr Johnson Just Wants to Win, Including One Day in Pittsburgh

The Pirates drafted Termarr Johnson fourth overall in 2022, and the 19-year-old infielder has shown advanced contact abilities, plate patience, and surprising power. He also has a competitive drive, wanting to win everywhere he goes, including one day in Pittsburgh.

Bubba Chandler Shows Advanced Maturity Entering Third Pro Season

After a break to reset in the middle of 2023, Bubba Chandler had some of the best numbers in the Pittsburgh Pirates system in the second half. The right-handed pitcher continues to progress this spring, working on his changeup while bringing a mature approach to his game.

“Z” Cheng Has a Fast Car

Tsung-Che Cheng is no stranger to international competition and playing in front of large crowds. He also has some of the best contact skills in the Pirates' system, and walks to the plate playing "Fast Car" by Luke Combs. Read about the man nicknamed "Z".
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