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What has stood out about Quinn Priester in the early games in Triple-A this year is his high whiff rate. The 2019 first rounder has two starts with double-digit whiff totals, seeing an increase over his...
The Pirates sent down 2020 seventh overall pick Nick Gonzales this spring, relegating him to a depth option for the second base position. He seemed to take that personally, recording hits in nearly every game since,...

Chris Volstad Sent Outright to Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent pitcher Chris Volstad outright to Indianapolis after he cleared waivers on Thursday. Volstad was designated for assignment on Sunday...

Pirates Promote Gorkys Hernandez, DFA Jose Tabata

With the concern with Andrew McCutchen from yesterday and the need for another outfielder, the Pittsburgh Pirates will call up outfielder Gorkys Hernandez from...

Chris Volstad Added to Roster, Hart to Disabled List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Chris Volstad from Indianapolis and placed 1B/OF Corey Hart on the disabled list to...

Prospect Watch: Decker Hits Walk Off, Barnes Continues Power Surge

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Prospect Watch: Connor Joe Reaches Base Four Times, Altoona Plays 18 Innings

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Prospect Reports: Sampson, Broxton, Ramirez, Brault, Tarpley, Tucker

After every game covered, our writers submit player reports with observations from that game. The best reports are collected each week for this feature,...

Early Reactions From Pitchers on the Pitch Clock at the Triple-A Level

Change is never easy. With the implementation of the 20-second pitch clock at the top two Minor League levels this year, the pace of the...

Prospect Watch: Glasnow Dominates, Despite Poor Control; Strong Play From McGuire

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Another Starting Pitcher With MLB Experience Who Picked the Pirates to Fix Him

One of the big topics this week in Pittsburgh Pirates camp was the opt out clause for Clayton Richard. The lefty decided to stick around...

Pirates Sign Chris Volstad to Minor League Deal

According to Baseball America, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed 28-year-old right-handed pitcher Chris Volstad to a minor league deal. He was a starting pitcher...

Exploring the Arsenal – Chris Volstad

Exploring the Arsenal will run prior to each game, providing you with a brief scouting report on the starting pitcher expected to oppose the...

MLB Non-Tender Candidates

Tonight at midnight is the deadline for teams to tender offers to their arbitration eligible players for the 2012 season. Earlier today I previewed...