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P3 Episode 1: The Bullpen, Snider, and a Nick Kingham Interview

As I mentioned last night in First Pitch, we will be doing a weekly podcast this year, providing major league and minor league analysis...

Prospect Notebook: Pirates Won’t Hold Oliver Back, Cole Having Command Issues

One of the top starters in the minor league system this year has been Andy Oliver. His start last week was the highest game...

Prospect Watch: Bell Has a Big Day at the Plate, Cole Struggles With Control

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Minor League Schedule: 4/21/13

Today's Starters: Gerrit Cole, Casey Sadler, Robby Rowland, Orlando Castro

First Pitch: Gerrit Cole or Jameson Taillon? Who is Better?

Spoiler alert: Before I begin, I'm not going to answer the question of which prospect between Gerrit Cole or Jameson Taillon is better. I...

Prospect Watch: Cole Improves, Sanchez Heating Up, and Allie Stays Hot

Top Pitcher: Robby Rowland, Top Hitter: Stetson Allie, HR: Tony Sanchez, Stetson Allie

Minor League Schedule: 4/16/13

Today's starters: Gerrit Cole, Casey Sadler, Robby Rowland, Orlando Castro

First Pitch: Depth Can Quickly Disappear

Remember at the start of the year when the Pirates had a lot of starting pitching depth? Kyle McPherson had just missed out on...

First Pitch: The Minors Exist For a Reason

There's one thing you notice when you cover prospects closely: there's no middle ground with expectations and reactions. At times it seems like there...

Prospect Watch: Gerrit Cole Bounced Early in Second Straight Start Due to Pitch Count

Top Pitcher: Clay Holmes, Top Hitter: Josh Bell, HR: Josh Bell

Minor League Schedule: 4/10/13

Today's Starters: Gerrit Cole, Casey Sadler, Robby Rowland, Clay Holmes

First Pitch: Who Could Step Into the Rotation if Wandy Goes on the DL?

At the start of the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked to have a great situation at the top of their rotation. A.J. Burnett had...