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The Pirates have the potential for one of the best bullpens in the game. David Bednar has been one of the best relievers over the last few years, while Aroldis Chapman has one of the best...
The strength of this Pittsburgh Pirates team is clearly on the pitching side. The top prospects in the system are pitchers. The depth of the system is mostly pitching. The sleepers in the system are even...

First Pitch: Does Pirates Prospects Need to Exist?

Last year, I asked a simple question behind the scenes: Does Pirates Prospects need to exist? We've reached a point in time on the internet...

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...

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.

Jase Bowen Has a Power/Speed/Defense Combo to Dream Upon

Following a 20-20 season in Greensboro, and with the ability to play center field or first base, Jase Bowen is a prospect with a lot of upside to dream upon.

Tres Gonzales Brings Advanced Hitting Approach to Altoona

One of the most advanced hitters I watched last year was Tres Gonzales. His approach isn't flashy, but he gets the job done with contact, on-base skills, and a bit of power.

Rodolfo Nolasco Has Huge Power and Huge Swing and Miss

Some of the best raw power in the system belongs to Rodolfo Nolasco. He showed that with 20 homers in Single-A in 2023. He'll need to improve the swing and miss to repeat at the higher levels.

Winning Routines

I had a migraine last night. I didn't get a chance to watch the Pirates game live. I didn't even really watch the action...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes, Pitching Depth, and Power Bats

The second week of the 2024 minor league season brought the start of the campaigns in Double-A and both A-ball levels. This gave a...

First Pitch: Do the Pirates Have Enough Talent to Contend in 2024?

This week saw the return of prospects rankings to Pirates Prospects. That was once a core feature of this site, which has been removed...

2024 Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Tiered Rankings Version 1.0

The top 50 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, plus a few more, separated into tiered rankings to give you an idea of who could be starters and who could be depth.

Indianapolis Will Provide Paul Skenes and Depth For the Pirates in 2024

Paul Skenes leads a group of prospects in Triple-A who will provide the Pirates with depth throughout the 2024 season.