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Monthly Archives: April, 2018

Each week in Statcast Heroes, I’ll be recapping the weekly leaders at each level of the Pittsburgh Pirates system that has data available. That includes the Major Leagues, Triple-A, and Single-A. The results give a quick...
The Milwaukee Brewers aren't a big swing and miss team. Prior to Tuesday night's game against the Pirates, they ranked 22nd in baseball in swinging strikes, at 10% of their total pitches. Yet, the Pittsburgh Pirates...

Site Updates: Get a Discounted Pirates Prospects Subscription For National Small Business Week

This is our tenth season covering the Pirates. Well, it's my tenth season and the site's tenth season. John Dreker and Wilbur Miller were added...

Rise and Fall: Adjustments in Progress for Tyler Glasnow, Steven Brault

PITTSBURGH -- After Nick Kingham's stunning MLB debut Sunday afternoon, it seems the Pirates' bullpen will once again feature two young pitchers who have...

Nick Kingham’s New Slider Helped Fuel a Near Perfect MLB Debut

PITTSBURGH — Nick Kingham got really close to the majors in 2015. He posted a 3.58 ERA in Triple-A in 2014 and returned to...

The 21: Oddy Nunez, Clay Holmes and JT Brubaker Highlight a Strong Week of Pitching

Every Monday during the minor league season, we take a look at the top performers in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system, giving scouting reports...

Morning Report: Nick Kingham Deserves a Longer Look in the Pirates’ Rotation

One start does not make a career. You don't want to make big decisions based on one start. But it's difficult to properly weigh...

Prospect Watch: Oddy Nunez Throws Six Shutout Innings; Altoona Mounts Late Comeback

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

Live Discussion: Pirates 5, Cardinals 0

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates will either skip or push back the next start of Steven Brault as the team moves forward with a new...

Swing Change Has Kicked Up Francisco Cervelli’s Power

PITTSBURGH -- Francisco Cervelli has a new look. No, the Italian-Venezuelan catcher that's become at least as well-known for his charm and smile as his...

Pirates Promote Nick Kingham; Enny Romero to Disabled List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially recalled right-handed pitcher Nick Kingham, who is starting today's game. To make room for him on the active roster,...

The 2014-15 International Signing Class Has a Few Pitching Prospects and Not Much Else

We plan to have an article dedicated to the international side each Sunday throughout the season, so until the Dominican Summer League begins play,...

Morning Report: The Book on Nick Kingham

Nick Kingham will be called up to make his MLB debut today, starting for the Pirates as they try to go for the sweep...

Prospect Watch: Rough Start for Keller; Indy and Altoona Bats Get Shut Down

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

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