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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: News and Notes from the Dominican, Venezuela, Mexico and Australia

Three days worth of notes in today's recap, with news from the Dominican, Venezuela, Australia and Mexico. Sunday In Venezuela, Jose Osuna went 1-for-2 with a...

Morning Report: The Road to Signing a Pro Contract Out of Australia

Back in April, I did an article on what it was like to sign with a Major League team out of Mexico. That article...

Morning Report: Lower Level Injury Updates, and Jeff Locke’s Dubious Team Record

If you missed the Tommy John surgery article from yesterday, it showed that the Pirates have been hit harder with the injury than any...

Winter Leagues: Stetson Allie Reaches Base Three Times in Win

Sunday is usually a slow day in winter ball, but five Pittsburgh Pirates players saw action. In Venezuela, Ramon Cabrera went 2-for-3 with a walk...

Morning Report: Pirates Haven’t Had Much Success in Australia Yet

Back in 2011, I took a look at all the amateur free agent players signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates out of Australia. In the...

Prospect Highlights: Two Young Players From Australia Seeing Time With the GCL Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have two 18-year-old players from Australia making their pro debuts in the Gulf Coast League this year. If you follow the...

Minor League Schedule: Nick Hutchings Gets the Start For the GCL Pirates Today

Today's Starters: Justin Topa, Nick Hutchings

Prospect Highlights: Pitching From Joely Rodriguez and Nick Hutchings

Joely Rodriguez retired 11 straight batters to end his outing on Thursday night, with the final out shown in the video below. Rodriguez finished...

Minor League Schedule: Casey Sadler and Adrian Sampson Go Tonight

Today's Starters: Casey Sadler, Adrian Sampson, John Kuchno, Shane Carle, Austin Coley, Nick Hutchings

Minor League Schedule: Luis Heredia Headlines Busy Saturday

Today's Starters: Adam Wilk, Joely Rodriguez, Matt Benedict, Chad Kuhl, Luis Heredia, Jon Sandfort, Alex McRae, Nick Hutchings

Pirates International Players Who Could Make the Jump to the US in 2014

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a lot of new international players in minor league camp this year, with 39 guys making the jump to...

Winter Leagues: Kennelly and Hutchings Square Off In Australia

Neither Gregory Polanco nor Starling Marte played last night, and Marte may not return to play Winter ball this year, but their Escogido team...