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We all follow the game of baseball for a different reason. It typically relates to our childhood. The game has a certain energy level and flow. There's a progression from nothing-nothing, no men on base, to...
Jared Jones throws an elite fastball, an elite slider, and showed promise with his curveball and changeup development this spring. He's a top 100 prospect. He's a rookie of the year candidate from the start of the...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Pirates Protect Two From Rule 5; Who is Available?

The Pittsburgh Pirates added INF Tsung-Che Cheng and RHP Braxton Ashcraft to the 40-man roster yesterday, protecting each player from the upcoming Rule 5...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Who Do the Pirates Need to Protect From the Rule 5 Draft?

Who do the Pittsburgh Pirates need to protect from the draft in 2023 when rosters need to be set next week?

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes Makes His Pro Debut

Yesterday's minor league action in the Pittsburgh Pirates system included the debut of top prospect Paul Skenes, plus some power from the lower levels....

Prospect Watch: Bubba Chandler Throws Seven Shutout Innings

Friday's action in the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system featured a great outing from 2021 third round pick Bubba Chandler, the returns of Nick...

Williams: Five Pitchers Who Could Be in Pittsburgh in the Next Year

The Pirates need pitching. The future has arrived for their offense, and the rest of the year will see that future adjust to the...

Prospect Watch: J.P. Massey, Jackson Glenn, Grant Ford

The MLB Future's Game took place last night in Seattle, with the Pittsburgh Pirates sending top prospect Endy Rodriguez to play first base, along...

Pirates Prospect Daily: The Key To Success For Nick Gonzales

Nick Gonzales has the potential to be a very good hitter in the major leagues. That's the general expectation for players who get drafted...

Prospect Watch: Braxton Ashcraft, Jase Bowen, Maikol Escotto

Our new Prospect Watch features daily updates on three players in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ system. Looking for the nightly game recaps? Check out Pirates Prospects...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Power Continues To Come Through For Liover Peguero

Repeating a level usually isn't the best of signs for a prospect, but it does happen from time to time. For Liover Peguero, it may...

Pirate Add Cal Mitchell to Roster; JP Massey to Greensboro and Braxton Ashcraft to Altoona

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled outfielder Cal Mitchell from Indianapolis. To make room on the 26-man roster, relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez has been optioned...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Braxton Ashcraft Showing Velocity and Control in Return From Tommy John

Even though it's far more common now, working a player back from Tommy John surgery can still be tricky. You obviously want to be...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Thomas Harrington Continues His Success In Single-A

For the first time this season, the Bradenton Marauders have lost a game in which Thomas Harrington has started. The 36th overall pick in last...