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Monthly Archives: August, 2015

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,...

Morning Report: Two Different Approaches to Handling Young Pitchers

For West Virginia today, Stephen Tarpley will take on Lexington, who will go with Scott Blewett on the mound. That's an interesting opponent, especially...

Source: Pirates Will Call Up Six When Rosters Expand, Including Elias Diaz

The Pittsburgh Pirates will make their first call-ups when rosters expand in September, and according to a Pirates Prospects source, they will call on...

Prospect Watch: Brault Throws Seven Shutout Innings, Hayes Reaches Base Four Times

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...

Fourth Inning Haunts Morton As Rockies Shutout Pirates 5-0

PITTSBURGH - It was déjà vu all over again for Charlie Morton The Colorado Rockies salvaged the final game of the three-game set, cruising to...

Sunday Pirates Notebook: Waivers, Liz, Call-ups, Burnett

Neal Huntington met with the media today to discuss many different topics concerning the major league club. Liz Could Be Ready for Return to Pittsburgh: Radhames...

Tyler Glasnow Not in the Mix For a September Call-Up

Before the Pirates faced off against the Rockies on Sunday afternoon, Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington commented about the possibility of Tyler Glasnow being...

A.J. Burnett Throws Five Inning Simulated Game

PITTSBURGH - Before Sunday afternoon's game between the Pirates and Rockies, A.J. Burnett took part in a simulated game in the Pirates' bullpen. Burnett had Chris...

Pirates Trying to Manage the Workloads For Their Big Three Relievers

Throughout most of the season, the Pirates' bullpen has been led by three relievers. Mark Melancon and Tony Watson have locked down the late...

Pirates Reshuffle Their Rotation, Gerrit Cole Will Now Face the Cardinals

The Pirates are using tomorrow's off-day to reshuffle their rotation in Milwaukee. Gerrit Cole will get the start in the first game, followed by...

Morning Report: Hitting and Pitching Leaders For the GCL Pirates

The GCL season ended on Saturday, mercifully you might say. They finished with a 3-17 record over their last 20 games. It wasn't a...

Happ Stays Hot in Pirates’ 4-3 Victory over Rockies

PITTSBURGH - Behind one of the hottest starting pitchers in the National League, the Pirates defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-3, keeping pace with the...

Prospect Watch: GCL Season Ends With Another Loss, Power Clinch Playoff Spot

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...

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