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

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 score in the minor league system… Read more »

Top Performers: Gregory Polanco Quietly Having a Strong Season

Top Performers: Gregory Polanco Quietly Having a Strong Season

Below are the top Runs Created* totals in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system from the last week. The rankings include every hitter who had an at-bat for a Pirates’ minor… Read more »

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

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 majors. If a player is… Read more »

Indians Split Doubleheader in Columbus

Indians Split Doubleheader in Columbus

A single pitch separated the Indianapolis Indians from twin shutouts at Columbus’ Huntington Park on Saturday evening: Kris Johnson’s sixth-inning offering to Clippers’ designated hitter Matt Carson in game one… Read more »

Prospect Watch: Lambo Hits For The Cycle

Prospect Watch: Lambo Hits For The Cycle

Top Pitcher: Andy Oliver, Top Hitter: Andrew Lambo, Home Runs: Jordy Mercer, Andrew Lambo, Max Moroff

Prospect Watch: Alex Presley Starts the Year With a Hot Bat

Prospect Watch: Alex Presley Starts the Year With a Hot Bat

Top Pitcher: Casey Sadler, Top Hitter: Mel Rojas, HR: Alex Presley, Mel Rojas

Which Prospects From Indianapolis Will Help the Pirates This Year?

Which Prospects From Indianapolis Will Help the Pirates This Year?

Earlier I posted the 2013 Indianapolis Indians preview. The Triple-A squad is going to be where most of the replacements are going to come from for the Pittsburgh Pirates this… Read more »

Pirates Make What Appears to be Final Cuts

Pirates Make What Appears to be Final Cuts

The Pittsburgh Pirates made the following moves this morning: Optioned Kyle McPherson, Alex Presley, and Jordy Mercer to Triple-A. Re-assigned Lucas May, Ryan Reid, Mike Zagurski, Carlos Paulino, Vin Mazzaro,… Read more »

Spring Training 2013 Position Battles: The Bench

Spring Training 2013 Position Battles: The Bench

With pitchers and catchers reporting today, and Spring Training starting up this week, we will be previewing the position battles to follow throughout the Spring. To keep track of the… Read more »

2012 Indianapolis Indians Season Recap and Top 10 Prospects

2012 Indianapolis Indians Season Recap and Top 10 Prospects

Indianapolis was one of the most successful teams in the Pirates’ system this year, fueled by Starling Marte and a strong pitching staff. By the time the playoffs came around,… Read more »