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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...

The 2014-15 International Signing Class Has a Few Pitching Prospects and Not Much Else

We plan to have an article dedicated to the international side each Sunday throughout the season, so until the Dominican Summer League begins play,...

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,...

First Pitch: An Early Look at the Pirates Breakout Candidates For 2017

Today we announced our Breakout Prospect of the Year, which was Mitch Keller (obviously). Eric Wood was the breakout position player, just as I predicted to...

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...

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...

2015 DSL Pirates: Twelve Players to Watch

In the past for the DSL prospect list, we have done the top ten prospects to watch. I planned to do it that way...

DSL Season Recap: Youth and Injuries Lead to Tough Season in the Dominican

The Dominican Summer League wrapped up the regular season on Saturday and the Pirates finished with a 30-42 record. The team was filled with...

Morning Report: The DSL Pirates at the Halfway Point, A Lot Has Gone Wrong

I was waiting until the DSL Pirates reached the halfway point of their season before doing an update on the team, with the plans...

Morning Report: Checking the Progress of Last Year’s International Class

Yesterday was the beginning of the international signing period, so today seems like a good day to check the progress of the big names...

Morning Report: Should We Expect a Quiet July 2nd?

The new international signing period begins on Thursday and if it's anything like last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be busy. Usually it isn't...

Morning Report: Previewing the Live Coverage From the Dominican

On Monday and Tuesday, we will have live coverage from the Dominican Summer League for the first time. The DSL Pirates are 10-9 so...

Morning Report: The DSL Pirates are Playing Like an Inexperienced Team

Seven games into the Dominican Summer League season, the Pirates are playing like you would expect a team filled with first years players to...