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The Pittsburgh Pirates won in extra innings on Opening Day, beating the Miami Marlins by a 6-5 score after a Jared Triolo RBI single in the top of the 12th inning. The Pirates played comeback the entire...
Normally, I do a pre-season analysis, where I fill in my own depth chart and playing time estimates for the upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates season, along with ZiPS projected WAR totals. This year, I'm looking at the...

Morning Report: Bristol Hitters Struggled Through the First Half of Their Season

The Bristol offense this year has been disturbingly bad through the first half of the Appalachian League season. The pitching isn't much better with...

2016 Bristol Pirates Season Preview and Top 10 Prospects

The Pirates added an additional rookie level team in Bristol before the 2014 season, essentially replacing their second DSL team (which went away that...

The Bristol Pirates Top 10 Prospects Led By High Upside Pitchers

The Bristol Pirates didn't have a great team this year from a prospect standpoint. They featured some of the most promising young arms in...

Morning Report: The Difference Between Two High-Bonus Players

Back in 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Michael de la Cruz and Julio de la Cruz to $700,000 bonuses. They were the keys to...

Morning Report: Checking the Progress of the 2012 DSL Top Ten Prospect List

Back in 2012, we posted a top ten prospect list for the Pirates players in the Dominican Summer League. With the DSL season ending...

Prospect Highlights: First Look at Big Bonus Third Baseman

During the 2012 July 2nd signing period, the Pittsburgh Pirates gave out two $700,000 bonuses, one to center fielder Michael de la Cruz, and...

2014 GCL Pirates Season Preview

This GCL team has the most upside of any of the three short-season teams in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system. The top prospects at the...

2014 DSL Pirates Preview: Another Wave Of High Upside Offensive Talent

The Pittsburgh Pirates had two Dominican Summer League teams last year and spread the talent out between both clubs. With the added affiliate in...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2013 Fall Instructional League Roster

The Fall Instructional Leagues ("instructs") will start at the end of this month, starting on September 16th and ending October 19th. Instructs is a...

DSL Pirates 2013: Ten Prospects to Watch

Complete DSL Coverage The Hitters The Pitchers Ten Prospects to Watch Last Year's Ten Prospects to Watch As I mention every time I do these things, it is a...

DSL Pirates 2013 Season Recap: Hitters

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a successful season in the DSL this year. Their one affiliate made the playoffs and the other one finished well...

DSL Prospect Watch: Twelve Straight Wins For Pirates2, Four Hits For Hurtarte

For a season preview of the Pittsburgh Pirates two Dominican Summer League teams, check out our article here.  For a recap of the DSL All-Star...