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Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent to throw it overhand. He had an issue with dropping his arm...
Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season. “The health was the biggest focal point of the season,” said Ashcraft at the end of last year’s campaign. “I...

Winter Leagues: Elvis Escobar Continues His Hot Start with a Home Run

Two days worth of recaps, which includes action from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Mexico. Friday In the Dominican, Willy Garcia made his debut as a...

Winter Leagues: Jose Osuna Hits His First Homer; Heredia Struggles Again

In Venezuela on Saturday night, Jose Osuna went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in his team's 5-3 victory. His team homered four times in...

Winter Leagues: Mexican League Highlighted by Luis Heredia and Carlos Munoz

Winter ball started in Mexico on Tuesday night with one game. The team to watch right now is Venados de Mazatlan. They have first...

Winter Leagues: Action Begins in Venezuela with a Big Day From Jose Osuna

Winter League baseball has begun in Venezuela, where seven players from the Pirates are currently on the rosters. We will have a preview of...

Minor Moves: John Kuchno Promoted to Indianapolis, Duncan Added to Altoona

The Indianapolis Indians have been short-handed recently due to the shoulder soreness suffered by Trevor Williams, along with A.J. Schugel and Rob Scahill being...

Pirate City Notes: Jameson Taillon Impressive in Today’s Start

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Triple-A and Double-A teams were at Pirate City this afternoon, and Jameson Taillon took the mound for his first start...

Rule 5 Draft Could Be Quiet for the Pirates

Major League Baseball holds their Rule 5 draft on the last day of the Winter Meetings every year. It doesn't get a lot of...

The Pirates Loaded 2015 Rule 5 Class Will Give Them Plenty of Trade Chips

The Rule 5 draft is an event over the off-season that gets a lot of attention, although at times it might get more attention...

Prospect Watch: Strong Pitching From Kuhl and Kuchno in Altoona

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Four Relievers in Altoona Who Could Eventually Pitch in Pittsburgh

The jump from Single-A to Double-A is commonly known as the most difficult move in minor league baseball, for both pitchers and hitters. From...

Pirates Prospects Reports: Diaz, Sampson, Glasnow, Bell, Kingham, Meadows, McGuire

One of the best features with Pirates Prospects making the switch to a subscription site is that we now have the resources to have...

First Pitch: The Next Wave of Pirates Starters Making Their Way Through Altoona

The starting pitching has been a highlight for the Pittsburgh Pirates early in the season. As the season goes on, their depth will only...