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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: Recap of All 24 Pittsburgh Pirates Who Played Winter Ball

A total of 24 current Pittsburgh Pirates played winter ball this off-season, ranging from Randy Romero, who won the Dominican Summer League MVP award,...

Prospect Chat: Live Look at Francisco Acuna in the Caribbean Series

The Caribbean Series is going on in Puerto Rico now and infielder Francisco Acuna from the Pittsburgh Pirates is participating in this afternoon's game...

Winter Leagues: Luis Escobar Returns to Action; Rough Night for Pirates Hitters

In Australia, Robbie Glendinning's team played a doubleheader. They scored nine runs in the first inning of game one for a 9-1 win, while...

Winter Leagues: Robbie Glendinning Belts His Fourth Home Run

A few results from late Thursday, along with all of Friday's action for Pittsburgh Pirates in winter ball. In Mexico, Randy Romero was used as...

First Pitch: Rule 5 Draft Preview

The Rule 5 Draft takes place today at 12 PM EST (9 AM local time in San Diego) at the Winter Meetings. The Pittsburgh...

Winter Leagues: Francisco Acuna Continues His Strong Winter

Some late results from Pittsburgh Pirates in winter ball on Tuesday night, along with all of Wednesday's action. In Colombia on Tuesday, Francisco Acuna went...

Winter Leagues: Three Pirates Help Licey to Victory on Tuesday Night

The league in Colombia was the only one with any Pittsburgh Pirates to see action on Monday night, so we cover the last two...

Winter Leagues: Ten Pirates See Action Across Winter Ball

In Australia, Ji-Hwan Bae saw his team lose by a record-setting margin in a 25-4 game. He didn't start, but came into the game...

Winter Leagues: Robbie Glendinning Has a Big Doubleheader Performance

In Saturday action from Australia, Ji-Hwan Bae went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the opening game of a doubleheader. He started at shortstop,...

Winter Leagues: Ji-Hwan Bae Homers; Luis Escobar Returns to the Mound

In Australia on Thursday, Ji-Hwan Bae went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run. It was his second home run of the...

Pirates Send Three Pitchers Outright to Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that pitchers Luis Escobar, Montana DuRapau and Williams Jerez have all cleared waivers and they have been sent outright to...

Pirates Add Five Players Ahead of Rule 5 Draft; Drop Four Players

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added five players ahead of next month's Rule 5 draft and dropped four players to make room on the 40-man...