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WTM: The Pirates are Hoarding Velocity in Their Minor League System

It's no secret that the Pirates consider fastball velocity a key component of pitching in the major leagues.  According to Fangraphs, the Pirates are...

First Pitch: Things to Do in Bradenton During Spring Training 2017

Every year at the start of Spring Training, I post a "Things to do in Bradenton" guide for those of you who are making...

First Pitch: The Evolution of Tyler Glasnow’s Changeup

BRADENTON, Fla. - At some point, people were going to write about Tyler Glasnow's changeup. It was a huge topic last year in terms...

First Pitch: A Primer on a Potential Andrew McCutchen Trade

I had a rare experience growing up that very few sports fans will have going forward. I got to see my favorite player play...

First Pitch: Subscribe to Pirates Prospects For Small Business Saturday

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and didn't take the news of Sean Rodriguez signing elsewhere too hard. Or didn't celebrate it too...

First Pitch: Live AFL Coverage This Week Of the Prospects Not Named Tim Tebow

Almost every single bit of news I've seen that has come out of the Arizona Fall League this year has involved Tim Tebow. He goes...

First Pitch: Evaluating the Pirates’ Drafting, 2012-2015

Yesterday, I reviewed the Pirates' early drafting results. Things got off to a bad start, but the Pirates improved, and had amazing results in...

First Pitch: Evaluating the Pirates’ Drafting, 2008-2011

The 2016 MLB draft begins on Thursday, and will mark the 9th Pirates draft under Neal Huntington. The Pirates' draft record has been subject...

First Pitch: Things to Do in Bradenton During Spring Training 2016

Every year at the start of Spring Training, I post a "Things to do in Bradenton" guide for those of you who are making...

First Pitch: Your Input is Needed For the Pirates Prospects Reader Survey

Over the weekend, I mentioned that we would be running a site survey this week. This is something that we do every year, and...

First Pitch: Tonight Shows That We’re Not Ready For Robot Umpires

PITTSBURGH -- Leading up to the NL Wild Card game, all of the focus was on Jake Arrieta. The Cubs' ace showed exactly why...

First Pitch: See You at the Ump Show

MIAMI -- Francisco Cervelli was ejected tonight in the third inning after arguing a called ball with umpire Alan Porter. I'll admit that I...

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