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Kevin Kramer is the Pirates Prospects Player of the Month for April

This spring we named Kevin Kramer as our pick for the breakout prospect this year. While it's too early in the season to say...

The Twenty: Bradenton’s Young Pitching Staff Leads the Way This Week

Every week we have live reports from all over the system, while I provided additional views of the minors via MiLB.tv, which included Indianapolis,...

Morning Report: Thoughts on the First Month of the Season

Technically the minor league season is in day 25 now, but it's the last day of April, so I wanted to look at some...

Previewing the 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates Breakout Prospects

Prospect rankings and evaluations are always a snapshot in time. They are always changing, and while most changes are subtle in the short-term, there...

The Altoona Curve Top 10 Features Some of the Best Pirates Breakout Candidates

The Bradenton Marauders won the 2016 Florida State League championship, and most of the players from that team are now making the jump to...

Extra Innings: Analyzing the Recent Altoona Breakouts and the Next Candidates

BRADENTON, Fla. - Every year it seems like I am asked why the Pirates are giving a position player starting time in Altoona. The...

Is Kevin Kramer the Next Infielder to Have a Breakout Season in Altoona?

BRADENTON, Fla. - A year ago, Kevin Kramer was one of my big breakout picks for the lower levels. I watched him daily at...

Kevin Newman and Cole Tucker Lead a Position Player Heavy Bradenton Top 10

Over the last few years, the Pirates have been drafting a lot of the same types of hitting prospects. They are guys who hit...

2016 Second Base Recap: Josh Harrison Gives the Pirates Exactly What They Need

After Francisco Liriano was traded, the next contract that Pirates fans started looking at was Josh Harrison's extension. Harrison signed an extension at the...

First Pitch: The Future at Shortstop For the Pirates

I wasn't planning on talking about the shortstops in the Pirates' minor league system just yet. We've got our season recaps coming up this...

Instruct Report: Getting a Look at the Younger Pirates Pitching Prospects

BRADENTON, Fla. - Wednesday was a good day to see younger pitchers at Pirate City. It’s hard to get a strong impression beyond velocity, because...

The Twenty: Barrett Barnes and Mitch Keller Continue With Strong Numbers

Every week we have live reports from all over the system, while John Dreker provides additional views of the minors via MiLB.tv, which included...