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Stephen Tarpley Providing the Left-Handed Pitching the Pirates’ System Needs

Analysis
Over the last two years, the Pirates have had a glaring weakness in their farm system - a lack of left-handed pitching talent. The...

Two Top West Virginia Power Pitchers Switching Roles

Analysis
Midway through the month of May, two of the top Low-A West Virginia Power pitchers changed roles. Right-handed pitcher Yeudy Garcia is having one of the...

The Adjustment That Could Put Elvis Escobar Back on the Radar

Analysis
In 2011, the Pirates signed Venezuelan outfielder Elvis Escobar to a $570,000 bonus, making him one of the Pirates' top international investments that year,...

Injury Notes: Cole Tucker, Jordan Luplow, Connor Joe

Injury Updates
I am in Charleston this weekend to watch the Low-A West Virginia Power's three-game set, and received a few injury updates: **Shortstop Cole Tucker missed...

The Mental Adjustment that Led to Cody Dickson’s Dominant 2014 Second Half

Analysis
Trusting his stuff and not trying to do too much -- that has been the key for left-handed pitcher Cody Dickson so far in...

Worley Remains in the Driver’s Seat For the Final Starting Spot; Stewart Injury Update

Analysis
Vance Worley threw four shut out innings today in the Pirates' 4-2 victory against the Orioles. Worley got through the first three innings with...

The Off-Season Adjustment That Might Have Solved Tony Sanchez’s Throwing Problems

Analysis
2015 is an important year for Tony Sanchez. 2014 was an up and down campaign for the catcher. He followed the year by signing a...

Casey Sadler May Prove to be a Key Depth Piece in 2015

Analysis
Right-handed pitcher Casey Sadler started to open eyes with an impressive start to Spring Training, throwing five hitless innings in his first two starts. His hot start was...

Notes: Ray Searage on Cole and Morton; Holdzkom’s Focus, Polanco in Right Field

Analysis
Over the weekend at PirateFest, several players and Ray Searage met with the media to discuss the upcoming season. Here are some notes from...

AFL Bound Tom Harlan Showed Versatility in 2014

Arizona Fall League
Left-handed Pitcher Tom Harlan spent the first year and a half of his minor league career as a reliever, and was extremely efficient. At...

Improved Fastball Command Propels Buddy Borden in 2014

Analysis
Right-handed pitcher Buddy Borden turned in one of the best pitching performances in the Pirates minor league system this season. In his first full...

Tony Sanchez to Play in Dominican League This Winter

Analysis
Tony Sanchez has signed a contract to play in the Dominican League this upcoming winter. Sanchez will strictly be catching, stating that he “won’t...
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