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Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent to throw it overhand. He had an issue with dropping his arm...
Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season. “The health was the biggest focal point of the season,” said Ashcraft at the end of last year’s campaign. “I...

First Pitch: Positional Depth Leads to Some Roster Crunches in Indianapolis

Organizational depth is a great thing for preparation for injuries at the Major League level. However, it is not always the best thing for...

Morning Report: An Important Day For Two Top Pitchers and an Interesting Match-Up in AA

As far as minor league pitchers go for the Pirates, it doesn't get much bigger than the two going tonight. Nick Kingham will make...

Morning Report: Catching Up With Former Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates made seven trades this past off-season that involved players going the other way. Today, we take a look at the early...

First Pitch: Jim Benedict Has Been a Busy Guy in Extended Spring Training

I spent a lot of time the last two days covering extended Spring Training, focusing mostly on the upper level guys who only project to...

Morning Report: Could Deibinson Romero Actually Be as Good as Predicted?

Deibinson Romero was an off-season signing that didn't get much notice, other than the fact that Fangraphs projected him to be the top minor...

First Pitch: What Happens in Extended Spring Training?

I spent most of today getting coverage from extended Spring Training at Pirate City, catching up on some of the injuries that have taken...

Morning Report: Andrew McCutchen is Closing in on a Milestone

Andrew McCutchen is closing in on a career milestone that he could reach today with a great day. He is four hits shy of...

First Pitch: How to Handle the Struggling Pirates Bullpen

The start of a season magnifies everything. If a player does well, the hopes for that player skyrocket. If a player struggles, the panic...

Morning Report: Two Catchers Off to Opposite Starts at the Plate

While doing the Prospect Watch last night, I noticed two catchers having totally different seasons. That's not a big deal at this early point...

First Pitch: Answering Questions About Tyler Glasnow’s Development in 2015

On Friday I saw Tyler Glasnow make the best start that I've ever seen him make. Since then we've written a lot about him, including...

Morning Report: Altoona Pitchers are Having Success by Pitching to Contact

The run that the Altoona pitching staff has been on since day one this season is incredible, unlike any we've seen. In the first...

Morning Report: Tracking the Progress of Tito Polo Through the Years

Tito Polo had three hits on Saturday and should have had a fourth one according to West Virginia's announcer Adam Marco, who noted a...