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Monthly Archives: August, 2016

Normally, I do a pre-season analysis, where I fill in my own depth chart and playing time estimates for the upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates season, along with ZiPS projected WAR totals. This year, I'm looking at the...
All of the articles on Pirates Prospects this year will be my voice, with the exception of one: Roundtable. I wanted to find a way to give the fans a voice, but in a more structured...

Pirates Sending Seven Players to Arizona Fall League, Including Austin Meadows

On Wednesday afternoon, the Arizona Fall League announced the rosters for the 2016 season, which begins on October 11th. The Pittsburgh Pirates are sending...

Morning Report: The Pirates Were Busy Shuffling Minor League Rosters on Tuesday

I originally didn't have a subject for the Morning Report, but I wrote up two paragraphs early on Tuesday about pitcher Mike Wallace, who...

First Pitch: Hey, Young Baseball Players, Don’t Be Idiots

I thought today was going to be a busy day. When you plan on covering three games live in one day, you expect to be...

Prospect Watch: Mitch Keller, Braeden Ogle, and Max Kranick Impress Today

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors and loses his prospect eligibility, he...

Pirates Recall Alen Hanson; Add Kelvin Marte to Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled infielder Alen Hanson for tonight's game, while also adding lefty pitcher Kelvin Marte to help out the bullpen. To...

Pirates Send Stephen Tarpley and Tito Polo to the Yankees to Complete Nova Trade

The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent outfielder Tito Polo and left-handed pitcher Stephen Tarpley to the New York Yankees as the players to be named...

Gift Ngoepe and Dovydas Neverauskas Arrested in Toledo Over the Weekend

Gift Ngoepe and Dovydas Neverauskas were arrested in Toledo late Saturday night/early Sunday morning, Pirates Prospects has learned. Public arrest records are available, with...

Mitch Keller Earns SAL Most Outstanding Pitcher Award; Josh Bell Named IL All-Star

The South Atlantic League handed out their season awards on Tuesday afternoon and Mitch Keller got some recognition for his terrific season. The 20-year-old...

Morning Report: Thoughts on Nick Kingham, Drew Hutchison and Luis Escobar

Last night I got a chance to watch three pitchers of note while I was doing the Prospect Watch. I started by watching Nick...

First Pitch: Scouting Mitch Keller, Braeden Ogle, and Max Kranick

I've got a pretty busy Tuesday lined up. The GCL Pirates were rained out on Monday, giving them a double-header on Tuesday. The expected...

Pirates Recall Steven Brault; Place Gerrit Cole on Disabled List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled Steven Brault to start tonight in Chicago against the Cubs. To make room on the 25-man roster, Gerrit Cole...

Prospect Watch: Nick Kingham Looks Strong in Return to Altoona

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors and loses his prospect eligibility, he...

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