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Morning Report: Injury to Hunter Owen Comes at a Bad Time

I'll start by saying that there is never a good time to get injured, but certain times are better than others. I mentioned the...

Ivan Nova Shows a Bit of Regression, But Pirates Still Take the Win Against the Brewers

PITTSBURGH — Ivan Nova had an extremely good first half to his 2017 season. He had a bit of a rougher start to the second...

Prospect Watch: Solid Starts from JT Brubaker and Domingo Robles

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

Pirates Notebook: Starling Marte Returns to Hitting Leadoff in Return From Suspension

PITTSBURGH — When Starling Marte returns to the Pirates lineup tonight, he’ll do so batting leadoff. It’s a spot Marte is familiar with, with 867...

Starling Marte Reinstated from Restricted List; Gosselin Optioned to Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated outfielder Starling Marte from the restricted list for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. To make room on the...

Domingo Robles, the Pirates’ Top International Pitcher in 2014, is Emerging as a Prospect

BRISTOL, Va. - One of the absolute best things about rookie leagues like the Appalachian League is that relative unknown prospects can emerge now...

Weight Loss Proves to Be Pivotal for Wyatt Mathisen During All-Star Campaign

ALTOONA, Pa. - His official listed weight on MiLB.com is 227 pounds. In the Altoona Curve game notes that media receives, he is listed at 241...

Prospect Notebook: The Final Steps For Nick Kingham and Dovydas Neverauskas

INDIANAPOLIS — Nick Kingham isn’t where he was prior to having surgery, nor where he wants to be as a pitcher. But he’s getting close. In...

Morning Report: Waddell and Barnes Work Their Way Back from Second Injuries

Brandon Waddell and Barrett Barnes don't appear to have much in common other than playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. One is a left-handed pitcher...

Gregory Polanco Does It All in Pirates Win Over Brewers

PITTSBURGH — Gregory Polanco had a career night on Tuesday, going 4 for 4 with two doubles, two runs, an RBI, and a crucial...

Prospect Watch: Brault and Escobar Pitch Well; Big Days for Mason Martin and Cody Bolton

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

Starling Marte Discusses His Suspension One More Time on the Eve of His Return

PITTSBURGH - Pirates outfielder Starling Marte spoke at length Monday with members of the Pittsburgh media for the first time since being suspended 80 games...