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We all follow the game of baseball for a different reason. It typically relates to our childhood. The game has a certain energy level and flow. There's a progression from nothing-nothing, no men on base, to...
Jared Jones throws an elite fastball, an elite slider, and showed promise with his curveball and changeup development this spring. He's a top 100 prospect. He's a rookie of the year candidate from the start of the...

Jacob Stallings Optioned to Indianapolis; Brandon Cumpton Promoted to Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned catcher Jacob Stallings to Indianapolis today. He was recalled yesterday as the 26th man for the game in Williamsport, but...

Minor Moves: Meadows and Ngoepe to DL; Vieaux Promoted to Bradenton

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted left-handed starting pitcher Cam Vieaux from the West Virginia Power to the Bradenton Marauders. Vieaux was elected to the...

What It’s Like to Spend One Day in the Majors

BRADENTON, Fla. - So many things had to go right for John Bormann to make his MLB debut with his first at-bat this past...

Pirates Send Catcher John Bormann Outright to Bradenton

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Wednesday afternoon that catcher John Bormann has cleared waivers and he has been sent outright to Bradenton. The move...

Pirates Recall Elias Diaz; Option John Bormann to Bradenton

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled catcher Elias Diaz from Indianapolis. To make room on the active roster, they have optioned catcher John Bormann to...

Morning Report: Catchers with Unlikely Paths to the Major Leagues

The call-up of John Bormann by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday made me think of two things right away. The New York Mets adding...

“I never thought I would be the ‘anything can happen.'”

MIAMI - John Bormann woke up this morning ready to make a commuter trip to Port Charlotte. He boarded the 9:00 bus from Bradenton...

Pirates Option Danny Ortiz to Indianapolis; Add Catcher John Bormann to Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added catcher John Bormann to the Major League roster and optioned outfielder Danny Ortiz to Indianapolis. Ortiz made his Major...

Pirates Announce Ten Draft Signings

The Pittsburgh Pirates officially announced ten draft signings on Thursday afternoon, bringing the total to 19 draft picks signed. Earlier today, we reported that...

Pirates Agree to Terms With Five Draft Picks

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with five draft picks, including tenth rounder RHP Logan Sendelbach. No bonus amount has been announced yet....

Rounds 21-25: A Future Backup Catcher in the 24th Round?

The Pirates took a few more prep players in rounds 21-25, including Jake McCarthy, who is the younger brother of Joe McCarthy. His older brother was...