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A Look at the Progress from the Pittsburgh Pirates 2015-16 International Signing Class

We plan to have an article dedicated to the international side each Sunday throughout the season, so until the Dominican Summer League begins play,...

A Look at the Progress of the Pirates 2016-17 International Signing Class

Last weekend, we posted a summary of the 2017-18 international signing class of the Pittsburgh Pirates. That class grew by two players this week,...

Pirates Sign Hard-Throwing 17-Year-old from the Dominican; Add Sixth Player from Mexico

Pirates Prospects has learned that the Pittsburgh Pirates signed 17-year-old right-handed pitcher Cristian Charle out of the Dominican. He has been clocked as high...

Pirates Put Together a Large 2017-18 International Signing Class

The Pittsburgh Pirates put together a large international signing class with their 2017-18 bonus pool money. They gave early indications that they would need...

Pirates See a Small Increase to Their 2018-19 International Bonus Pool

Major League Baseball released the 2018-19 international bonus pools for all 30 club earlier this week and there was an increase to the amount...

The Pirates Signed South Korean Shortstop Ji-Hwan Bae For Around $1.25 Million

BRADENTON, Fla. - Earlier this month, John Dreker broke the news that the Pirates had signed South Korean shortstop prospect Ji-Hwan Bae, who had...

Pirates Make a Big Move to Improve Their Scouting Presence in Venezuela

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently signed four prospects out of Venezuela, including two 16-year-old pitchers last week. We heard that the Pirates were trying to...

Pirates Sign South Korean Shortstop Ji-Hwan Bae

Pirates Prospects has learned that the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed 18-year-old South Korean shortstop Ji-Hwan Bae. He was originally signed by the Atlanta Braves...

The Pirates Aren’t Done Signing International Players Yet

The Pittsburgh Pirates just signed their 48th international amateur free agent since July 2nd, and they may not be done yet for this signing...

Pirates Will Add a Second Dominican Summer League Team this Year

Pirates Prospects has learned that the Pittsburgh Pirates will have a second affiliate in the Dominican Summer League this year. If you've been following...

Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Highly Touted Outfielder from Mexico

Pirates Prospects has learned that the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Fabricio Macias out of Mexico. The deal will be officially announced on Wednesday...

Pirates Void Contract of a Top July 2nd Signing; Still Showing Interest in Outfielder from Mexico

Pirates Prospects has learned that the Pittsburgh Pirates voided the contract of 16-year-old shortstop Gregori Custodio from the Dominican Republic. He was signed on...

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