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Monthly Archives: October, 2015

Six weeks ago, Pirates Prospects returned as a solo project. Since that point, this article is the 122nd that I've posted. If you're doing the math at home, that's an average of about three articles per...
Paul Skenes is human, after all. The 2023 first overall pick gave up his first runs of the season against Omaha on Wednesday afternoon, in his first start where he pitched into the fifth inning. Skenes allowed his...

Andrew McCutchen Wins Roberto Clemente Award

Andrew McCutchen has won the Roberto Clemente award, becoming the first Pirates' player to win the award since Willie Stargell in 1974. The award...

AFL: Austin Meadows Collects Two Hits in Glendale Victory

On Friday afternoon in the Arizona Fall League, Austin Meadows and Reese McGuire were both in the starting lineup for Glendale, as they took...

2015 Right Field Recap: Is Gregory Polanco Primed For a Breakout in 2016?

Gregory Polanco has the upside to be a star player in the majors. So far, that hasn't happened, although he's only spent one full...

Winter Leagues: Alen Hanson Breaks Slump With Big Game

In the Dominican on Thursday night, Alen Hanson broke a slump with three hits and a walk in four plate appearances. He scored a...

AFL: Shaky Outing For Steven Brault in Glendale Defeat

On Thursday afternoon in the Arizona Fall League, Steven Brault made his third start for Glendale. The stats from his first start ended up...

Padres Go With Andy Green as Their New Manager

UPDATE 1:04 PM: Surprisingly, the Padres will be going with Andy Green as their manager. https://twitter.com/ScottMillerBbl/status/659773525532745728 Green was the third base coach for the Diamondbacks this...

Three Pirates Among Finalists For Gold Glove Awards

Rawlings announced the Gold Glove finalists on Thursday afternoon and the Pittsburgh Pirates are well-represented. Gerrit Cole, Starling Marte and Andrew McCutchen are all...

Winter Leagues: Lambo Collects Two Hits, Ramirez Has a Three-Hit Game

In the Dominican on Wednesday night, Alen Hanson went 1-for-5 with a run scored. He is 6-for-36 through eight games. He has the second...

First Pitch: This Strong Pirates Farm System Will Keep the Window Open For Years

I've believed for a long time that big market teams have an advantage in Major League Baseball. They have the advantage of a safety...

Mark Melancon Wins NL Reliever of the Year

Mark Melancon has won the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year award. He picked up 51 saves this year in 53 chances,...

AFL: McGuire Triples, Eppler Struggles in Glendale Loss

On Wednesday afternoon in the Arizona Fall League, Reese McGuire and Austin Meadows were in the starting lineup for Glendale. McGuire caught and batted...

Would Byung-ho Park Make Sense For the Pirates?

The Nexen Heroes will post first baseman Byung-ho Park on Monday, according to Yonhap News Agency (via MLBTR). This news isn't a surprise, as...

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