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Author: Ryan Palencer

Ryan has been following Indianapolis baseball for most of his life, and the Pirates since they became the affiliate in 2005. He began writing for Pirates Prospects in 2013, in a stint that ran through 2016 (with no service time manipulation played in). Ryan rejoined the team in 2022, covering Indianapolis once again. He has covered the Pirates in four different big league stadiums. Ryan was also fortunate enough to cover the 2015 Futures Game in Cincinnati.

Gorkys Hernandez May Have Found a Bat to Go With His Defense

Coming into this season, Gorkys Hernandez had the speed and the defense to be a big league player. However, he has not been able...

Another Jim Benedict Project Could Give a Boost to the Pirates Bullpen

Control has been an issue for Blake Wood for most of his career. In the past two seasons he has walked 49 batters combined in...

Adrian Sampson: The Best Prospect Who Could Crack This Pirates Rotation

It is hard to find someone in the Pittsburgh Pirates' minor league system who has had as good of a start as Adrian Sampson. The...

The Key For Casey Sadler to Stick in the Majors

After starting the season in Pittsburgh, making a spot start for Francisco Liriano, Casey Sadler hopes his consistency in Indianapolis will get him back to...

Charlie Morton Strong in Rehab Appearance

After tossing seven scoreless innings in Altoona last Friday, Charlie Morton went equally deep into the game with Indianapolis on Thursday. Along with getting in...

Jose Tabata Has a Very Unlikely Road Back to the Majors

While Jose Tabata is off to a hot start with Indianapolis, he still has a long way to go before he earns his way...

Injury Updates: Taillon Pitches Thursday, Holdzkom to the DL, Tommy John For Topa

David Todd interviewed Jim Benedict today, who said that Jameson Taillon will pitch in game action for the first time on Thursday. https://twitter.com/DTonPirates/status/598227957191090176 This is a big...

Wilfredo Boscan Having Unexpected Success With Indianapolis

Outside of one outing, Wilfredo Boscan has seen a great deal of success with Indianapolis this season. This has come as a bit a surprise,...

John Holdzkom Shut Down With Shoulder Fatigue

Having not pitched since May 7th, Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle announced Monday that John Holdzkom is experiencing some shoulder fatigue. https://twitter.com/stephenjnesbitt/status/597865271609679873 Hurdle also pointed out something...

Alen Hanson Showing the Usual Trends in 2015

For Alen Hanson, April showers bring May flowers. As a typical slow starter out of Spring Training, Hanson takes about a month to get hot,...

Deibinson Romero Off to a Powerful Start With Indianapolis

Through 22 games played, Deibinson Romero has been undoubtedly the most powerful hitter in the Indianapolis lineup. In an order that has a plethora of...

Nick Kingham Leaves Game With Elbow Discomfort

After working into the sixth inning on Tuesday, Nick Kingham experienced some pain in his right elbow, causing him to leave the game with...

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