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Saunders: Pirates Need Stars to Overcome Adversity

The Pirates had a pretty strong run to start the 2018 season, but a recent slide has brought them quickly back to Earth. The club...

Where Does Kevin Kramer Fit in With the Pirates?

INDIANAPOLIS — He’s not an easy player to label. Kevin Kramer isn’t an overly imposing figure at the plate, not someone you would immediately assume...

Brandon Waddell Promoted to Indianapolis

Pirates Prospects has learned that Altoona Curve left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell has been promoted to Indianapolis. The Pirates yesterday promoted West Virginia Power reliever...

Tyler Glasnow Has Been Settling in as a Relief Pitcher

PITTSBURGH - Pirates reliever Tyler Glasnow has put together quite an impressive string of appearances out of the bullpen over the last three weeks. Over...

Morning Report: News and Notes Leading Up to the 2018 Draft

The 2018 MLB amateur draft starts on Monday night, just five days away. The first day will include the top three draft picks for...

Prospect Watch: Bryan Reynolds Returns to Altoona; Lolo Sanchez Homers

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time or loses...

Dario Agrazal Placed on Disabled List; Bryan Reynolds Returns to Altoona

According to the Eastern League transactions over at MiLB, the Altoona Curve placed right-handed pitcher Dario Agrazal on the disabled list. To take his...

Pirates Promote Right-Handed Pitching Prospect Eduardo Vera to Altoona; Lefty Blake Weiman to Bradenton

Pirates Prospects has learned that right-handed pitcher Eduardo Vera has been promoted to the Altoona Curve and relief pitcher Blake Weiman has been promoted...

Anthony Rizzo’s Questionable Takeout Of Elias Díaz Highlights Rule Confusion

PITTSBURGH -- From the moment Anthony Rizzo changed course on his way to home plate in the eighth inning Monday, any sports fan (or...

Williams: The Pirates Have a Big Opportunity to Add a Lot of Young Talent This Year

A year ago, the Pirates took some big steps to add young talent to their system. They had the 12th pick in the draft,...

Morning Report: Suspended Players are Able to Return Shortly for Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates saw a rash of suspensions over the off-season. The main one was to Nik Turley, who got an 80-game suspension. They...

Pirates Acting With More Urgency Than Usual? Recent Moves Say ‘Yes’

PITTSBURGH -- After rising as high as nine games over .500 in mid-May, the Pirates have sagged as June approaches, but you can't accuse...