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Monthly Archives: June, 2013

First Pitch: Why Does the Pirates Farm System Seem Different This Year?

I was on ESPN 970 this afternoon with David Todd, discussing our top ten prospects, and a few other topics in the minor league...

Minor League Schedule: Taillon and Glasnow Going Tonight

6/27/13 Starters: Stolmy Pimentel, Jameson Taillon, Robby Rowland, Tyler Glasnow, Isaac Sanchez, Mervin Del Rosario

Prospect Watch: Lambo Hits His 20th; Barnes Hits Third Homer in a Week

Top Pitcher: Nick Kingham, Top Hitter: Josh Harrison, HR: Andrew Lambo, Adalberto Santos, Barrett Barnes, Yhonathan Barrios

VIDEO: Pirates Roundtable Live – Episode 1

Tom Bragg and James Santelli (that's me!) from Pirates Prospects were joined by fellow Pirates writers Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. Eastern to discuss...

Herrera, Polanco named to Futures Game Roster

The rosters for the 2013 Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game were announced Wednesday afternoon and two players from the Pittsburgh minor league system made the...

Taillon, Sadler, and Cunningham Are Eastern League All-Stars

The Altoona Curve will be sending three players to the Eastern League All-Star game, with Jameson Taillon, Casey Sadler, and Jarek Cunningham all being...

Is Nick Kingham a Future Top of the Rotation Starter?

For years the Pirates have gone with a strategy of drafting projectable prep pitchers in the middle rounds, giving them above-slot bonuses, and hoping...

Jeanmar Gomez Activated From the DL; Duke Welker Optioned

The Pirates have activated Jeanmar Gomez from the disabled list and have optioned Duke Welker to Triple-A. We knew Gomez was going to be...

DSL Prospect Watch: One De La Cruz Returns, The Other Continues Impressive Start

For a season preview of the Pittsburgh Pirates two Dominican Summer League teams, check out our article here. Throughout the year, we will provide...

First Pitch: Pirates Seeing Some Increased Power in the Minors This Year

The Pirates had five homers on the night in Seattle, showing some power at the major league level. It wasn't just in the majors...

Pirates Beat Mariners 9-4 on Power of Marte, Inge

When we have watched Brandon Inge struggle to reach base so mightily this season, it's difficult to see that this is the same hitter...

Minor League Schedule: Kingham Goes In Altoona, Cumpton Returns To Indianapolis

6/26/13 Starters: Brandon Cumpton, Kenn Kasparek, Joely Rodriguez, John Kuchno, Jackson Lodge, Wei-Chung Wang

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