The minor league season is a little over a month old, with the Triple-A season extending a week longer than everyone else. By this point, a sample size has formed to identify some of the standout...
Paul Skenes made what should be his final start in Triple-A on Sunday. The top pitching prospect in baseball allowed two runs on three hits in 4.1 innings, walking two and striking out four.
In seven starts...
Jared Jones has been putting up better numbers than any Pirates rookie I can remember for decades. I looked at the early results from the right-hander, who is a Rookie of the Year candidate.
The Pirates drafted Henry Davis first overall in 2021, with hopes of getting a power hitting catcher. He's not hitting for power this year, and grades below-average behind the plate, which might necessitate a change.
Paul Skenes is schedule for a two-start week this week, for the first time in his pro career. As the top prospect gets to a regular workload, I look at when he might arrive in the Majors, and how many innings he might throw.
The Pirates went with Jared Triolo as their starting second baseman out of Spring Training, which was a move that was deserved. After his early results, and early results from Nick Gonzales in Triple-A, they might need to make a change.
Depth is going to be crucial for the 2024 Pirates to have a winning season. They've already seen a few players step up to contribute in the Majors. I looked at five depth options who have excelled this year, led by RHP Hunter Stratton.
There are no minor league games on Monday, which means every Monday's Pirates Prospect Watch features the best performers from the previous week.
This week...
The longest trip in Single-A for any Pirates prospect involves traveling across the state of Florida.
The longest trip in High-A requires you to travel...
