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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,...

Andrew McCutchen and Super Two

Yesterday, Tim Williams of Pirates Prospects noted that this year’s cut-off for Super Two arbitration eligible players is about eight days earlier than it has ever been before. There is now a strong possibility of Andrew McCutchen reaching arbitration a year earlier than expected.

Draft signing deadline

First round pick Jameson Taillon, second round pick Stetson Allie and 15th round pick Drew Maggi put the pen to paper at various points on Monday. Click here to read through the live updates that I provided from morning to midnight.

Bucs agree to terms with 23rd rounder

Pirates Prospects reported today that the Pirates have come to agreement with their 23rd round draft pick, first baseman Jared Lakind.

Pirates sign 4th rounder Kingham

Tim Williams of Pirates Prospects reports that the Pirates have signed fourth round draft pick Nick Kingham. No financial details are known at this time, but Kingham will surely receive an above-slot bonus.

Nathan Baker promoted to Bradenton

The Pirates have promoted pitching prospect Nathan Baker to High-A Bradenton.

Locke promoted to Altoona

Jeff Locke tweeted this afternoon that he is "heading north." Tim Williams of BuccoFans.com confirms that Locke has been promoted to Double-A Altoona.

Bucs ink 27th rounder

According to Tim Williams at BuccoFans.com, the Pirates have signed 27th round draft pick Kevin Kleis.

Bucs sign two more draft picks

Tim Williams at BuccoFans.com reports that the Pirates have signed two more draftees, 49th rounder Logan Pevny and 41st rounder Bryton Trepagnier.

Pirates reportedly sign Matt Curry

Tim Williams of BuccoFans.com reported this morning that the Pirates have signed their 16th round draft pick, TCU first baseman Matt Curry.

When should the children arrive?

Brad LincolnOn Monday, Dejan reported that we might start seeing some Triple-A players arriving in Pittsburgh. So when should each player be promoted? Click here to find out when Pedro Alvarez, Jose Tabata, Brad Lincoln and Neil Walker should arrive in Pittsburgh.

Pirates reportedly release Nelson Pereira

Tim Williams of Bucco Fans reports that the Pirates have released pitching prospect Nelson Pereira. Pereira, 21, posted a 3.74 FIP in 49.2 innings...