Prospect Watch: Axiel Plaz, Termarr Johnson, Prospect Rankings
August 12, 2026
Prospect Watch: Axiel Plaz, Termarr Johnson, Prospect Rankings
Axiel Plaz showed off his power on Tuesday with two line drive home runs in Greensboro. Termarr Johnson’s season-ending injury provides an opportunity for persp…
Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League Plays of the Day 8/12/2026
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August 12, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League Plays of the Day 8/12/2026
Nick Yorke homered twice for Indianapolis. Billy Cook homered for his second game in a row. Richard Ramirez and Brent Iredale homered for Bradenton. Check out a…
Pittsburgh Pirates Daily Top Performers
Players of the Day — August 12
Top Batter
Nick Yorke
Nick Yorke
AAA · 1B
2-for-4, 2 R, 2 HR, 2 RBI
Top Pitcher
Antwone Kelly
Antwone Kelly
AAA · P
3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
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Top Performers August 12th
August 12th Results →
Statcast Leaders August 12th
MLBCamilo Doval100.6 MPH
AGavin Adams100.2 MPH
AGavin Adams99.8 MPH
MLBCamilo Doval99.8 MPH
MLBCamilo Doval99.7 MPH
MLBCamilo Doval99.7 MPH
AGavin Adams99.6 MPH
MLBCamilo Doval99.4 MPH
AAAAntwone Kelly99.2 MPH
AAAAntwone Kelly99.1 MPH
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Season Leaders and Standings
Records and Standings
W-LPCTRkStrGB
MLBPittsburgh58-64.4755L316.5
AAAIndianapolis26-15.6341W1—
AAAltoona17-24.4156L210.0
A+Greensboro25-19.5682L31.0
ABradenton16-27.3726L111.0
FCLFCL Pirates26-30.4644W310.5
DSLDSL Black27-22.5513L12.0
DSLDSL Gold20-30.4006L111.5
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Home Run Leaders
Jhonny Severino
Jhonny SeverinoA+28
2Esmerlyn ValdezMLB, AAA27
3Murf GrayAA, A+, A27
4Brandon LoweMLB25
5Lonnie White Jr.AA, A+23
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Strikeout Leaders
Paul Skenes
Paul SkenesMLB166
2Braxton AshcraftMLB145
3Seth HernandezA+, A118
4Reinold NavarroA111
5Connor WietgrefeAAA, AA107
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2026 Financial Trackers
Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 Payroll
2026 Payroll Projection
$106,437,568
As of August 13, 2026
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Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 Draft Tracker
Picks Signed18 / 21
Pool Remaining$0 / $16,233,300
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Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 International Signings
Signings37
Bonus Pool Spent$5,417,500
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Latest Transactions
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2026-08-12Andrew Moore—RHP Andrew Moore assigned to Altoona Curve from Indianapolis Indians.
2026-08-12Khristian Curtis—Indianapolis Indians activated RHP Khristian Curtis from the 7-day injured list.
2026-08-12Jose Sequera—RHP Jose Sequera assigned to DSL Pirates Black from DSL Pirates Gold.
2026-08-12Hanley Ramirez—OF Hanley Ramirez assigned to DSL Pirates Black from DSL Pirates Gold.
2026-08-12Jeancer Custodio—OF Jeancer Custodio assigned to DSL Pirates Gold from DSL Pirates Black.
2026-08-12Arturo Cambero—RHP Arturo Cambero assigned to DSL Pirates Gold from DSL Pirates Black.
2026-08-11Enmanuel Rosas—DSL Pirates Gold placed OF Enmanuel Rosas on the 7-day injured list.
2026-08-11Limanol Payero—DSL Pirates Gold placed OF Limanol Payero on the 7-day injured list.
2026-08-11Bryan Mena—Greensboro Grasshoppers placed RHP Bryan Mena on the 7-day injured list.
2026-08-11Tony Gonzalez—LHP Tony Gonzalez assigned to FCL Pirates from Bradenton Marauders.
2026-08-11Oneil Cruz—Pittsburgh Pirates sent CF Oneil Cruz on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve.
2026-08-07Oneil Cruz—Pittsburgh Pirates sent CF Oneil Cruz on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
2026-08-06Marcell Ozuna—Pittsburgh Pirates released DH Marcell Ozuna.
2026-08-06Ron Marinaccio—Cincinnati Reds claimed RHP Ron Marinaccio off waivers from Pittsburgh Pirates.
2026-08-05Chris Devenski—Pittsburgh Pirates sent RHP Chris Devenski outright to Indianapolis Indians.
2026-08-05Chris Devenski—Pittsburgh Pirates activated RHP Chris Devenski from the 60-day injured list.
2026-08-05Marcell Ozuna—Pittsburgh Pirates designated DH Marcell Ozuna for assignment.
2026-08-05Ronny Simon—Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of 2B Ronny Simon from Indianapolis Indians.
2026-08-05Wilber Dotel—Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Wilber Dotel to Indianapolis Indians.
2026-08-05Evan Sisk—Pittsburgh Pirates activated LHP Evan Sisk from the 15-day injured list.