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Tyler Glasnow Takes a Mature Approach to the Upcoming Service Time Date

INDIANAPOLIS — His return is likely coming very soon. Tyler Glasnow might have made his last start with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday after being optioned...

Austin Meadows Out With Minor Oblique Tightness

INDIANAPOLIS — Austin Meadows has missed the past three games and is not in Monday’s lineup due to slight oblique tightness, but it appears...

A Country in Turmoil: Getting Out of Venezuela is Difficult For Minor Leaguers and Their Families

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part two of a multi-part series on the current political climate in Venezuela, and how it impacts players in the...

Tyler Glasnow’s Adjustments in Triple-A Have Him Earning Another Shot in Pittsburgh

INDIANAPOLIS — Tyler Glasnow needed two innings to get himself pointed in the right direction after being optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Now, he might be...

The Pirates Have a New Way to Give Their Minor League Starters Some Bullpen Experience

INDIANAPOLIS / BRADENTON, Fla. / CHARLESTON, WV — Clay Holmes had not made a relief appearance in four years, last doing so at Class-A West...

Prospect Notebook: Diaz Back in Sync, Wood Looking to Bust Out of Slump

INDIANAPOLIS — He’ll get a pass this time. Elias Diaz struggled offensively after being optioned back to Triple-A Indianapolis July 7, getting away from what...

A Shortstop of the Future Candidate Takes Over For the Best Defensive Shortstop

INDIANAPOLIS — There’s a new everyday shortstop at Triple-A Indianapolis. Goodbye, Ngoepe. Hello, Newman. Kevin Newman was promoted to Indianapolis on July 20 and was immediately...

Prospect Notebook: Espinal Rested, Back to Hitting; Holmes Nearing Full Workload

INDIANAPOLIS — Edwin Espinal’s first career Triple-A game had an auspicious beginning and he didn’t look like the hitting prospect many had touted. But with...

Jordan Luplow’s Production Outweighs Lack of Triple-A Experience

INDIANAPOLIS — He hasn’t been in Triple-A for even a full month, but Jordan Luplow is heading to the major leagues. Luplow will join the...

Prospect Notebook: Weiss Will Play Some First Base; Luplow OK After Scary HBP

INDIANAPOLIS — He’s not sure the last time he played first base, if ever, but Erich Weiss finds himself at that position now. At least...

Barrett Barnes is Using Naysayers as Motivation in Return From Latest Injury

INDIANAPOLIS — He has two options: fight or flight. Well, really just one option is viable for Barrett Barnes after suffering another hamstring injury. Fight. Fight to...

Prospect Notebook: The Final Steps For Nick Kingham and Dovydas Neverauskas

INDIANAPOLIS — Nick Kingham isn’t where he was prior to having surgery, nor where he wants to be as a pitcher. But he’s getting close. In...

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