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Monthly Archives: March, 2024

Bubba Chandler Shows Advanced Maturity Entering Third Pro Season

After a break to reset in the middle of 2023, Bubba Chandler had some of the best numbers in the Pittsburgh Pirates system in the second half. The right-handed pitcher continues to progress this spring, working on his changeup while bringing a mature approach to his game.

“Z” Cheng Has a Fast Car

Tsung-Che Cheng is no stranger to international competition and playing in front of large crowds. He also has some of the best contact skills in the Pirates' system, and walks to the plate playing "Fast Car" by Luke Combs. Read about the man nicknamed "Z".

Lonnie White Jr. Shows a Competitive Drive and Quick Learning Ability

Lonnie White Jr. was drafted 64th overall in 2021, signing with the Pirates rather than going to Penn State as a two-sport athlete. Injuries slowed the start of his career, but he returned in 2023, with some of the best numbers in the system during the second half.

Pirates Set Their Opening Day Roster With Jared Jones in the Rotation

The Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday made the final moves to set their Opening Day roster, with the most notable decision being Jared Jones making...

Prospect Watch: One Hitter and One Pitcher to Follow At Every Level

I was at Pirate City this weekend, getting a look at some of the prospects in the system, while getting a feel for where...

Martin Perez Wraps a Spring Training With Promising Swing and Miss

The Pirates enter Monday with their final game of the spring, taking on the Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park. The team will then...

First Pitch: Pirates Prospects (Tim’s Version)

Pirates Prospects is entering its 16th season covering the Pittsburgh Pirates. Nine years ago this week, the site made the switch to a subscription site....

Jared Jones Makes His Final Case For the Pirates Rotation

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Red Sox by a 4-1 score on Saturday afternoon, with Jared Jones making his final start of the...

Saturday Sleepers: Garret Forrester Moving Behind the Plate

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pittsburgh Pirates are converting 2023 third round pick Garret Forrester to a catcher, splitting his time between first base and...

Pirates Option Liover Peguero and Jose Hernandez to Triple-A

On Friday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned infielder Liover Peguero and left-handed pitcher Jose Hernandez to Triple-A Indianapolis. Both moves are pretty significant to...

Pirates Whiffs and Roster Moves

I was impressed with Ryan Borucki last night. The left came on to pitch the sixth inning against the Blue Jays, taking on Justin Turner,...

Williams: Whiff

Baseball is a chess game. Every pitch is a move. Every move gets a team closer or further away from the goal of winning. Every...

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