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Monthly Archives: April, 2015

The Pirates couldn't hold the lead against the Brewers on Thursday, dropping the final game 7-5 to split a four game series. Milwaukee got on the board immediately against Mitch Keller with a solo homer in the...
Jack Brannigan showed some power tonight in Greensboro, as part of an 11-1 victory by the Pittsburgh Pirates High-A squad. Brannigan went 2-for-5, hitting a double and a home run, with each being his third of...

Draft Prospect Watch: Two More Top Players Injured, Big Day For Newman

Today we take a look at some recent injuries to top players and some mid-week action from the prep and college ranks. You can...

Morning Report: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not

With April drawing to a close, I thought I'd take a look at who's hot and who's not from each team. Just a quick...

First Pitch: How the Pirates Develop Pitchers Differently in Altoona

There has been a trend in Bradenton over the last few years with the development of pitchers. The Pirates have guys focusing heavily on...

Prospect Watch: Josh Bell Continues His Hot Streak

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Another Pirates Sinkerball Pitcher Having Success in Altoona

One of the best stories in the early part of the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league season has been the Altoona rotation. Strong production was...

Jaff Decker Placed on the Indianapolis DL

After Jaff Decker got injured on April 14, he tried to play through a bruise and a sprain to his right hand, but eventually...

Cervelli Playing a Small Role in the Pirates’ Stolen Base Problems

There has been very little to complain about in regards to the Pittsburgh Pirates rotation. The group is currently tied for the third best...

Free $5,000 Contest, Gerrit Cole Analysis, and a Free P2 Subscription

As you may know, we run a promotion with DraftKings where you can get a free one year subscription to Pirates Prospects just by...

Morning Report: Alen Hanson is Off to Another Slow Start

There seems to be a pattern emerging with Alen Hanson. In each of the last three years, he has started off the season in...

First Pitch: The Last Hope For Value From the 2009 Pirates Draft

There has been a common draft trend for the Pittsburgh Pirates under Neal Huntington, with a big focus and a lot of money spent...

Prospect Watch: Hanson Looks to Be Emerging From His Normal April Funk

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

The Last Member of the 2009 Prep Pitchers Gets a Jeff Locke Comp

  Zack Dodson is off to a great start in Altoona this year. Entering his outing on Tuesday night, he hasn't given up a run...

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