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Mock Draft from Jim Callis Has Pirates Going for a High School Bat

Over the weekend, Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline tried his hand at a mock draft for the entire first round of the 2018 amateur...

The 21: Kevin Newman, Jason Martin and Dario Agrazal All Put Together Big Weeks

Every Monday during the minor league season, we take a look at the top performers in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system, giving scouting reports...

Morning Report: The Continuation of a Boycott Should Be Embarrassing to Pirates Fans

I've got a confession to make. I didn't watch any of this weekend's Andrew McCutchen return, at least not live. I'd say it was...

Prospect Watch: Kevin Newman Caps Off a Big Weekend; Dario Agrazal Pitches Well Again

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time or loses...

‘A Time And A Place’: Pirates Contemplate Bullpen As Kontos Trends Down

PITTSBURGH -- Felipe Vásquez bailed out the Pirates on Saturday night, even though he wasn't literally credited with a save. In taking over for a...

Minor Moves: Jin-De Jhang is Headed to Altoona

The Altoona Curve will be getting some familiar catching help tomorrow, as Jin-De Jhang is headed to join the team. He has been out...

Dario Agrazal Provides the Pirates with Hope from Their 2012-13 International Signing Class

We plan to have an article dedicated to the international side each Sunday throughout the season. So until the Dominican Summer League begins play...

Morning Report: Depth Isn’t a Problem the Pirates Have to Solve

Earlier this week I wrote about the Pirates' depth, specifically relating to two situations -- Jose Osuna and Nick Kingham. Jose Osuna is up for...

Prospect Watch: Joe Musgrove Nearly Perfect in Rehab Start with Indianapolis

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time or loses...

McCutchen’s Special Night Could Mean Even More for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Friday was a special night at PNC Park. You could tell from the very beginning of the afternoon, as the Pittsburgh media packed...

Draft Prospect Watch: Two Right-Handed Prep Pitchers Moving Up the Draft Charts this Spring

We began our 2018 amateur draft coverage in mid-February with our preview article. Since then we have looked at a pair of potential draft pick...

Nick Kingham Will Get Another Start, But What Happens When Joe Musgrove Returns?

The Pirates essentially solved one of their starting pitcher mysteries on Thursday. By re-assigning right-handed starter Nick Kingham from Triple-A Indianapolis to Double-A Altoona,...