60.7 F
Pittsburgh

Author: Ryan Palencer

Ryan has been following Indianapolis baseball for most of his life, and the Pirates since they became the affiliate in 2005. He began writing for Pirates Prospects in 2013, in a stint that ran through 2016 (with no service time manipulation played in). Ryan rejoined the team in 2022, covering Indianapolis once again. He has covered the Pirates in four different big league stadiums. Ryan was also fortunate enough to cover the 2015 Futures Game in Cincinnati.

Chris Dickerson visits the DL in Indianapolis

Injury Updates
Chris Dickerson left the game in Indianapolis after just one at bat May 28 with a lower leg injury. Though it was initially reported as...

Andrew Lambo makes a visit to a specialist for injury

Injury Updates
Despite a report that Andrew Lambo had started taking ground balls last week, he has still yet to rejoin the lineup. In fact, Indianapolis hitting...

Chris Dickerson leaves with hamstring injury

Injury Updates
Chris Dickerson left the game in Indianapolis after just one at bat Wednesday with a hamstring injury. Dickerson has been the second best hitter in...

The Cumpton vs. Locke question is no debate

Analysis
When Neal Huntington came out and said that the organization was torn between whether Brandon Cumpton or Jeff Locke would replace the recently DFA'd...

Prospect Report: Tyler Waldron sees success at all levels with new pitch

Analysis
Through a month and a half of the season, Tyler Waldron did some serious suitcase living. After starting the season pitching in six games with...

Prospect Reports: Phil Irwin Getting Back the Feel For His Pitches

Analysis
April was a month to forget for Phil Irwin. In the month, Irwin had an 11.57 ERA in 14 innings, with 20 hits allowed. “When...

Scout: Gregory Polanco has a chance to be a star

Analysis
With the media and fan attention that has been thrown at Gregory Polanco, almost everything has been said about the super prospect. With this...

Vance Worley Back on Track as a Starter After Working With Jim Benedict

Analysis
Since being acquired by the Pirates on March 25, Vance Worley has been working to get stretched out, after being groomed for a role...

Jeff Locke looks to rebound career

Analysis
The story of Jeff Locke from 2013 all-star to minor leaguer in less than a year is well-known. However, Locke is getting an opportunity...

First Pitch: Indianapolis Providing Depth For the Pirates

First Pitch
Dominance in the middle of the order Though Gregory Polanco has stolen most of the thunder this season in Indianapolis, Andrew Lambo has been almost...

Andy Oliver Dominating, But Still Has Questions With His Control

Analysis
For former top prospect Andy Oliver, the only thing that is keeping him out of the Major Leagues is control, or lack there of. While...

The sinker is working early for Casey Sadler

Analysis
Though Casey Sadler admitted that he was trying to “refine the craft and get better as the year goes on,” getting better may be...
1...171819Page 18 of 19

Recent articles

Liked this article? Take a second to support Pirates Prospects on Patreon!
Become a patron at Patreon!
Pirates Prospects Daily

© 2024 Pirates Prospects