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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...

Minor League Free Agents for the Pittsburgh Pirates Include Cumpton, Heredia and Espinal

The Pittsburgh Pirates had 16 players reach minor league free agency on Monday. Prior to yesterday, the Pirates were the only team able to...

Winter Leagues Preview: Jung-Ho Kang Highlights This Year’s Winter Coverage

The Venezuelan League began play last night, kicking off the 2017-18 winter league coverage. There was also one game in Mexico, though action for...

Morning Report: The Upcoming Minor League Free Agents

Among the players who began their career in the farm system, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a small group of upcoming free agents at the...

Luis Heredia Loses 20 Pounds After Reporting to Camp with High Blood Pressure

ALTOONA, Pa. - Luis Heredia was a 16-year-old kid when he signed with the Pirates seven years ago. When I saw him yesterday, he looked...

Minor Moves: Luis Heredia Added to Altoona Bullpen; John Kuchno Released

The Pittsburgh Pirates did some roster shuffling in Altoona today, adding Luis Heredia to the Altoona bullpen in place of RHP John Kuchno, who...

Winter League Results Provided Very Few Highlights for the Pirates

The winter league season is winding down, so now is a good time to recap the action. Only five players from the Pittsburgh Pirates...

Winter Leagues: Jason Rogers Doubles and Homers in Playoff Victory

During his first playoff game in the Dominican, Jason Rogers heard it from the hometown fans. He batted four times, coming to the plate...

Winter Leagues: Two Interesting Players Show Up in Colombia

Two days worth of action today, with Monday being a relatively quiet night around winter ball. Also at the bottom, we take a look...

Winter Leagues: Eric Wood Homers; Elvis Escobar Returns to Action

In the Dominican on Thursday night, Eric Wood went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer and two walks. The home run was his second of...

Winter Leagues: Elias Diaz’s Return From Injury is Brief

A few days worth of action due to a light schedule all around winter ball. Before I get into that, there is an injury...

Winter Leagues: Elias Diaz Makes a Quick Return to the Lineup

In the Dominican on Wednesday night, Eric Wood went 0-for-3 with a strikeout, as he waited to hear what the Rule 5 draft would...

Winter Leagues: Elias Diaz Hits His First Home Run of the Winter

Sunday was a slow day in winter ball due to a couple rain outs, but Elias Diaz had his first big day at the...