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“There’s only 30 of those guys. That’s who I want to be, and that’s who I feel I can be.”

The Pirates wanted Cole Tucker to build off his late success from last year in Altoona. Tucker had a strong finish to the year,...

Calvin Mitchell’s Refined Approach at the Plate Paying Off Early in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The word on the West Virginia Power entering the 2018 season was it would be a club loaded on talent and full...

Taylor Hearn Embracing the Pressure; Altoona Starters Beginning the Season Strong

ALTOONA, Pa - Taylor Hearn entered this season as the Pirates' top left-handed pitching prospect, and he was beginning to get national recognition, ranked as...

Bligh Madris Driven By the Memory of Fallen Friend and Teammate Ryan Teixeira

BRADENTON, Fla. - Bligh Madris went through a lot during his junior year at Colorado Mesa in 2017. He saw his offense pick up...

Lolo Sanchez Shows Flashes of Talent in Inconsistent Start For West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.VA. -- Lolo Sanchez entered the 2018 season with lofty expectations placed on him, with good reason, but through the first few weeks...

Tyler Eppler is Off to Another Hot Start, But Can He Maintain it This Year?

INDIANAPOLIS — He wants to keep his teeth this season. So far, so good but the real test for Tyler Eppler won’t arise for a...

Big Game JT Brubaker Brings New Bulldog Mentality to the Mound

ALTOONA, Pa. - For the second time in his professional career, JT Brubaker was tasked with getting his team started on the right foot on...

Nick Kingham Named International League Pitcher of the Week

The International League announced on Monday morning that Indianapolis right-handed pitcher Nick Kingham has been named as the Pitcher of the Week. Kingham made two...

Following Up On His Breakout Season, Oddy Nunez is Off to Another Good Start

BRADENTON, Fla. - A year after his big breakout season, Oddy Nunez continues to show some promise. The 6' 8" lefty has pitched in two...

Travis MacGregor Showing Promise With Improved Velocity and Mechanics

Travis MacGregor struck out 19 batters in 31.2 innings in his pro debut. He struck out 32 batters in 41.1 innings last year in...

The Mechanical Issue That Could Prevent Luis Escobar From Being a Starter Long-Term

BRADENTON, Fla. - Luis Escobar definitely has the stuff to be a Major League pitcher in the future. He's got a fastball that can...

Mitch Keller Making Strides Towards His Ultimate Goal

ALTOONA, Pa. - There isn't another prospect in the Pirates system with nearly as much hype as Mitch Keller. He has vaulted himself to the...

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