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What makes a player a prospect? Prospects are ultimately players who have the chance to play in the Major Leagues one day. As a player gets closer to the big leagues, their prospect status is dependent on...
On Saturday, left-handed pitcher Michael Kennedy had the best outing of his pro career, allowing one run on two hits in five innings. The 19-year-old struck out eight, walking none. The Pirates drafted Kennedy in the fourth...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Ryan Borucki’s Breakout; The Gift of David Bednar

The MLB non-tender deadline passed at 5 PM on Friday evening, with the Pittsburgh Pirates agreeing to a deal with LHP Ryan Borucki, and...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2022 Minor League Recaps: Indianapolis Indians

As you would expect from a Triple-A team, the Indianapolis Indians saw a lot of roster turnover as players were shuttled back-and-forth from the...

P2Daily: 2022 Pirates System Pitching Leaderboards

Yesterday I went over the Pittsburgh Pirates' 2022 minor league leaders for some of the major offensive categories. Today we will look at pitching....

Strikeouts Are the Focus For Hunter Stratton

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Ever since he began pitching a baseball, Hunter Stratton has had a one-track mindset for his ultimate objective when facing a...

Early Look at the Pirates Rule 5 Draft Protections

When it comes to the baseball calendar, there can’t be an event more unsubstantial that drives more discussion and consternation amongst a fan base...

Indianapolis Indians Pitching Staff Thrive Through Chaotic Week

Even with Spring Training, starting pitchers usually aren’t ramped all the way up at the start of the season. That, along with wanting to...

Williams: Waves Crashing Into the Pittsburgh Shores

I like to think about a baseball farm system like an ocean. The shore is the Major League level, and from that vantagepoint, you can...

Winter Leagues: Tsung-Che Cheng Doubles Twice, Drives in Three Runs

Here's an update from Saturday around winter ball for the Pittsburgh Pirates In the Dominican, Rodolfo Castro went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and his...

Winter Leagues: Young Shortstop Prospect Debuts in Colombia

Monday was a slow day around winter ball, but I noticed I missed a trio of players debuting, so here's a look at them...

Winter Leagues: Five Pirates See Action on Tuesday Night

Here's a look at the Pittsburgh Pirates winter leagues action from Tuesday night: In the Dominican, Rodolfo Castro went 0-for-4 with a walk and a...

Pittsburgh Pirates Relief Pitching Prospects: Building a Bullpen From Within

The Pirates relied on a lot of waiver claims and help from the outside for their bullpen this year. It's not an uncommon practice...

Winter Leagues: Action Begins in Puerto Rico; Castro Homers

Saturday marked the beginning of the winter league season in Puerto Rico. Two Pittsburgh Pirates prospects showed up on Opening Day rosters, but that...