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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...

Prospect Watch: Meadows Extends Hit Streak with Home Run

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a...

Prospect Watch: Command Issues Continue For Garcia, Big Day For Kramer

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a...

Minor Moves: Caminero on Rehab, Masterson and Hinsz Added to Rosters

The Pittsburgh Pirates made some moves around the minors today, affecting three of their affiliates. Arquimedes Caminero was assigned to Indianapolis on rehab. He went...

Steven Brault Taking the Next Step in His Rehab, Masterson Joining Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS - Steven Brault is moving closer to taking the next step in returning to the Indianapolis rotation after suffering a hamstring injury while running...

The Pirates Appear to Be Looking at Justin Masterson For Bullpen Help

BRADENTON, Fla. - When the Pirates signed Justin Masterson, they looked at him as a guy who might be able to help the big...

Prospect Watch: Tucker Debuts for Bradenton, Taillon Goes Six Strong Innings

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a...

Morning Report: Big Game in Bradenton This Afternoon

The game in Bradenton today is very interesting for a few reasons. I assume Cole Tucker will make his debut, which is a little...

David Todd Podcast: Injury News, Masterson, Rogers and Prospects on the Rise

I did my weekly radio interview with David Todd today on ESPN 970 in Pittsburgh. Here are the highlights of the interview, with the full...

Justin Masterson: “For the first time in a couple of years, I haven’t had any pain”

BRADENTON - Justin Masterson heard the stories about how good the Pirates have been rehabbing pitchers and getting them back to their prior success....

Pirates Sign Justin Masterson to Minor League Deal

According to Jon Heyman, the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to sign 31-year-old right-handed pitcher Justin Masterson to a minor league deal. He pitched last...

Pirates Still Interested in Justin Masterson

Jon Heyman reports today that the Pirates are interested in right-handed pitcher Justin Masterson and Heyman believes he would be a good fit for...

Pirates One of Five Teams in on Justin Masterson

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of five teams reportedly in on Justin Masterson, according to Jon Heyman. https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS/status/674003066597806080 This is the second time we've heard about...