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Monthly Archives: May, 2017

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...

Prospect Watch: Strong Outings By Marvel and Nunez in Power Win; Vasquez Pitches Gem

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time (Trevor Williams,...

Pirates Notebook: The Pirates Need to Capitalize With Runners on Base

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates are 13th in the National League in wRC+ and wOBA, as one of the least-productive offensive teams on the circuit. Yet,...

Injury Updates: Taillon to Make Rehab Start in Indianapolis, Polanco Avoids the DL

PITTSBURGH — Pirates right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon will make his second rehab start Friday with Triple-A Indianapolis. Taillon will not be on a specific pitch...

Morning Report: Pirates are Showing an Unusual Power Display Throughout the System

Over the last two days, we looked at the team-by-team pitching and hitting for the four affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was a...

Ivan Nova and the Third Time Through the Order

PITTSBURGH — It’s hard to say much that's bad about Ivan Nova’s start in the Pirates’ 3-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Nova...

Prospect Watch: Prospects on the Mound for All Four Affiliates Tonight

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time (Trevor Williams,...

Pirates Notebook: Young Players Adjusting to New Roles

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates have plenty of youngsters on the roster, with 13 players age 26 or younger currently. With most young players, there is...

Pirates Place Chris Stewart on Disabled List; Recall Elias Diaz

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have placed catcher Chris Stewart on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain....

Neal Huntington Discusses Strong Recent Performances From McCutchen, Jaso, Kingham

Andrew McCutchen had an .852 OPS in the final two months of the 2016 season, after getting a few days off at the start...

Second Mock Draft from Keith Law has Pirates Going for College Pitcher

On Tuesday morning, Keith Law posted his second mock draft for ESPN Insiders and he has the Pittsburgh Pirates going with North Carolina right-handed...

Morning Report: Team-By-Team Pitching Stats Throughout the System

Yesterday's Morning Report was a look at the team-by-team hitting stats. It was a follow up on an article from late April and it...

Andrew McCutchen Shows He’s Getting to a Better Spot With Walk Off Homer

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen’s walk-off home in the bottom of the ninth inning run to give the Pirates a 4-3 victory over the Arizona...

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