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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.

Travis MacGregor Overcoming Nearly Three Lost Seasons

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - While many minor League baseball players faced a challenge with the 2020 shutdown causing the loss of the season, Travis MacGregor...

David Bednar Graduates From Youth to Leader

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - David Bednar's young career has been full of adjustments. Not only was Bednar traded to Pittsburgh just as he cracked the major...

Jared Oliva Shows Off His Hustle With an Inside the Park Homer

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - After seeing inconsistent playing time throughout the first few months of the season, Jared Oliva has really hit his stride in...

“The Pirates do it right. They’re rebuilding the right way.”

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - At 26 years old, Zach Matson has seen a lot of baseball. In 2016, he was a 24th round pick by the...

Joe Jacques looks to unique deception

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - With Joe Jacques on the mound for Indianapolis, hitters have a unique challenge. The 2018 33rd rounder is a tall and wiry...

Strikeouts Are the Focus For Hunter Stratton

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Ever since he began pitching a baseball, Hunter Stratton has had a one-track mindset for his ultimate objective when facing a...

Nick Mears looks to rebound during tough season

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The 2020 and 2021 campaigns were banner years for Nick Mears. The right-handed reliever made his major league debut in 2020, and...

Brendt Citta has reached a very difficult doorstep

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Baseball has taken Brendt Citta on quite a journey. However, that trip has not included very many paved roads. This path began...

Johan Oviedo enjoys the opportunity to start again

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - A good chunk of the 2022 campaign has featured Johan Oviedo coming out of the St. Louis Cardinals bullpen to strong...

Carter Bins reworks swing and discusses Triple-A adjustments

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - While his batting average has not been ideal in 2022, Carter Bins is on pace for career highs in doubles and...

Jeremy Beasley Had His Eye on the Pirates Before They Traded For Him

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Jeremy Beasley joined the Pirates last week in a last minute deadline trade for cash. It’s a deal that could fly under...

Miguel Yajure finds trust and comfort with the Pirates

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - To say that the 2022 season has been a roller coaster ride for Miguel Yajure, would be a bit of an...

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