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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.

Breaking Down the September Call-Up Options From Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS -- After seeing a couple of call-ups come out of nowhere last season, including John Holdzkom’s rise from indy ball to the big...

Despite Offensive Struggles, Elias Diaz Eyeing September Call-Up

With rosters expanding in a little over a week, this would be the perfect time for Elias Diaz to emerge and show that he...

Prospect Watch: Worley Goes Seven Strong, Garcia Sets a Career-High in Start

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...

An Adjustment to Josh Bell’s Leg Kick is Leading to Big Results

INDIANAPOLIS -- Since earning his promotion to Triple-A at the beginning of the month, it has not taken Josh Bell long to develop into...

Jordy Mercer and Josh Harrison Getting Closer to Returning

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Indians will travel to Charlotte on Thursday to open a four game series. That series will include Jordy Mercer and Josh...

Alen Hanson Continues to Struggle in the Second Half

Alen Hanson had a strong first half of the 2015 season, hitting for a .290 average with a .764 OPS. However, that success hasn't...

Tyler Glasnow Still Needs to Improve His Control in Triple-A

While Tyler Glasnow had much better stuff on Sunday, he still had issues putting the ball over the plate consistently for strikes. Of Glasnow’s 89...

Rehab Updates on Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer

INDIANAPOLIS -- After four games each in their rehab assignments, Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer are continuing to make progress with Indianapolis. While Harrison had...

Prospect Watch: Waddell Strong in Second Start, Brault Has Solid Start Spoiled

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...

Josh Harrison Sees Time at Second Base in Latest Rehab Appearance

Following a 0-for-3 effort in his first contest, Jordy Mercer looked much more comfortable at the plate in his second rehab game. This translated...

Willy Garcia’s Power is Returning, Now With Fewer Strikeouts

Willy Garcia was hitting below the Mendoza line after his first 12 games in Indianapolis, and his power had disappeared at the new level....

Tyler Glasnow Shows Some Improvements After Slow Start in Triple-A

Tyler Glasnow has had a rocky start to his Triple-A career. He saw a similar beginning to his outing on Tuesday night, giving up...

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