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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...

Prospect Watch: Some Good Performances From Possible September Call-Ups

Top Pitcher: Pat Ludwig, Top Hitter: Matt Hague, HR: Matt Hague, Jimmy Rider, Elvis Escobar

Prospect Watch: Bell Hits 12th Homer; Strong Starts For Rodriguez and Creasy

Top Pitcher: Joely Rodriguez, Top Hitter: Nick Buckner, HR: Josh Bell, Jimmy Rider, Nick Buckner

Minor Moves: Waldron Promoted to Altoona, Singer Added to Bradenton

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a bunch of minor league moves today and at least one more should be announced soon due to roster space....

Minor Moves: Urena Promoted to West Virginia, Beckman to Altoona

Here are a few moves from the last day in the minors. **Luis Urena has been promoted to West Virginia from the GCL. I have...

Minor Moves: Pirates Release Three More Minor Leaguers

I posted some of the minor league moves earlier this morning, but there have been more moves and a few more players released in...

2013 Jamestown Jammers Season Preview

The 2013 Jamestown Jammers season begins today. Some of you may be wondering "Who are the Jamestown Jammers?" The Pirates used to have their...

Pirates Sign Jimmy Rider

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed 26th round pick Jimmy Rider, per a team press release. Rider, a senior from Kent State, didn't sign initially...

Draft Day Three Recap: Prep Players, Pittsburgh Kids, and Tommy John

The 2012 Major League Baseball Draft concluded today with rounds 16-40. Day one is the best chance to see a potential star being drafted,...

Rounds 26-30: Pirates Take A Potential Late Inning Reliever

When you get to this point in the draft, you're looking for one of three things. Good tools, good stats, or a good name....