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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: Marte Returns to the Lineup; Osuna Has a Busy Day on Defense

In the Dominican on Saturday night, Starling Marte returned to the lineup for the first time since he left Tuesday's game after the first...

Winter Leagues: Michael Suchy Homers in Australia Debut; Kang Reaches Base Three Times

For the second game in a row in the Dominican, Leones del Escogido saw their day shortened due to rain. They played six innings...

Winter Leagues: Starling Marte Makes Second Start; Opening Night in Colombian League

Thursday was a slow day in winter ball, so we have two days of action here, plus late results from Mexico on Wednesday night. Wednesday In...

Winter Leagues: Escobar and Munoz Off to Hot Starts; Granberry Makes Debut

It's still slow early in the winter season, so we have games from the last two days listed below. If you missed it from...

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...

Prospect Watch: Eduardo Vera Comes Within One Out of No-Hitter

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time, or loses...

Big Upside Prep Pitchers Highlight the 2016 GCL Pirates Top 10

The GCL Pirates featured a lot of pitching talent this year. The Pirates spent most of their 2016 draft funds on over-slot prep pitchers,...

Minor Moves: Pirates Promote Two High Bonus DSL Players to the GCL

Pirates Prospects has learned that the Pittsburgh Pirates are making a couple rare in-season promotions from the Dominican Summer League to the Gulf Coast...

Prospect Watch: Braeden Ogle and Austin Shields Pitch Well in GCL Pirates Victory

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors and loses his prospect eligibility, he...

Morning Report: Pirates Have Seen Struggles from Players Making the Jump to the States

Exactly one year ago, I mentioned that the players coming over from the Dominican Summer League were struggling with the jump to the United...

Prospect Watch: Stephen Tarpley Struggles With His Fastball Control

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a...

2016 GCL Pirates Season Preview and Top 10 Prospects

Out of the three Pirates short-season affiliates, the GCL team easily has the most upside. A big reason for this is due to the...