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November 4th was the day when eligible players could file for free agency. The Pittsburgh Pirates had 22 players who filed for minor league free agency on Monday. Most of the group spent their time with Indianapolis...
The Scottsdale Scorpions have played three games in the last two days, and one Pirates prospect has been leading them to a few victories. Sammy Siani created runs in all three games, capped off by his...

Eduardo Vera Comes Roaring Back from Tommy John Surgery

When West Virginia’s Opening Day was postponed and changed to a doubleheader, manager Wyatt Toregas knew if he used both James Marvel and Matt...

Luis Escobar Heads to the Futures Game, While Holding Back His Own Future

CHARLESTON, WV - On July 9, Luis Escobar will be the first Low-A Pirates prospect to suit up for the MLB Futures Game since...

Hunter Owen Showing Off His Power and Making the Transition to Third Base in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV - Hunter Owen may be the breakout player of the year for West Virginia. Looking across the Power leaderboard of offensive stats, his...

Despite the Missed Time, Adrian Valerio is Showing Offensive and Defensive Improvements

Adrian Valerio has every right to be frustrated. After all, he's lost two months of the 2017 season, which was supposed to be his...

Mitch Keller Shows Good Signs in Return to the Mound, Feels No Discomfort in His Back

MORGANTOWN, WV - Mitch Keller and Michael Suchy joined the Morgantown Black Bears on opening day to begin their rehab journeys. The staff capped...

A Tall, Left-Handed Starting Pitcher to Watch in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV - Everything about Oddy Nunez stands out. His height, his delivery, his knack for getting ground balls. The 20-year-old left-handed pitcher with...

Luis Escobar: Fiery Fastball and Flashy Numbers Aren’t Enough

There's been a ton of buzz around Luis Escobar, the flame-throwing righty of the West Virginia Power. Escobar's 46 strikeouts through six starts are...

James Marvel, Now Fully Healthy, Emerging as a Prospect

CHARLESTON, WV - When the Pirates drafted James Marvel in the 36th round in 2015, he came with a heavy sinker and a caveat:...

Stephen Alemais Showing Progress at Plate

CHARLESTON, WV - Stephen Alemais spent the offseason doing what Little Leaguers dream about — working on his swing with Carlos Beltran and Jose...

Three Prospects Making the Most of a Second Chance with West Virginia

When potential breakout prospect Victor Fernandez and first baseman Albert Baur went to the DL within a day of each other, the West Virginia...

Catcher Arden Pabst Finds Himself in Good Hands With Wyatt Toregas

CHARLESTON, WV - The brightest star on West Virginia’s roster this season is, undoubtedly, Stephen Alemais, the human highlight reel, but as Tim Williams...

Jordan George: The On-Base Machine

CHARLESTON, WV - In a long season of offensive ineptitude by the West Virginia Power, Jordan George stood out. George, who began the year...

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