Author: jeshleman

First Pitch: Veteran Leadership

First PitchMarch 15, 2025

My sports highlight yesterday had nothing to do with baseball. The Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers last night, and in the process, the veteran leadership from Russell Westbrook was on display. If you're not an NBA...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Five Standouts From the Spring Breakout Game

Prospect WatchMarch 15, 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates took on the Philadelphia Phillies in the second annual Spring Breakout game on Friday, putting the prospects of each organization against each other on MLB Network. While the game had the televised feel of...

Domingo Robles, the Pirates’ Top International Pitcher in 2014, is Emerging as a Prospect

AnalysisJuly 18, 2017

BRISTOL, Va. - One of the absolute best things about rookie leagues like the Appalachian League is that relative unknown prospects can emerge now...

2016 Second Rounder Travis MacGregor Embracing the Developmental Focus in Bristol

AnalysisJuly 16, 2017

BRISTOL, Va. - The Appalachian League, like other rookie leagues, is often tabbed “developmental” to indicate the emphasis on players adapting to pro ball...

Left-Handed Pitcher Braeden Ogle Taking Steps Forward in Bristol

AnalysisJuly 14, 2017

BRISTOL, Va. - Braeden Ogle joins Bristol with the highest pedigree of anyone on the roster, drafted in the 4th round of 2016 draft...

Jameson Taillon strong as Altoona wins 5th straight

AnalysisJune 17, 2013

The Altoona Curve completed a three-game sweep of the Trenton Thunder on Sunday with a 2-1 victory, their fifth in a row. Top Pirates...

Curve fall 3-2 to Binghamton Mets

AnalysisJune 8, 2013

The Altoona Curve dropped their series opener against the Binghamton Mets 3-2 on Friday night. In his last game before being promoted, left fielder...

Andrew Lambo (finally) promoted to AAA Indianapolis

TransactionsJune 7, 2013

A recurring theme in my coverage of the Altoona Curve this season has been Andrew Lambo's success. As Tim Williams and I have both...

Prospect Notebook: When Should Taillon and Pimentel Be Promoted to Indianapolis?

News and NotesMay 16, 2013

After losing 6 of 8 games last week (through May 8th), the Altoona Curve had more success this week going 4-1. Of particular note,...

Jameson Taillon and Neil Walker lead Curve to Mother’s Day victory

AnalysisMay 12, 2013

The Altoona Curve defeated the Richmond Squirrels in walk-off fashion earlier today 2-1. After second baseman Neil Walker tied the score with an RBI...