Analysis

“There’s only 30 of those guys. That’s who I want to be, and that’s who I feel I can be.”

AnalysisApril 23, 2018

The Pirates wanted Cole Tucker to build off his late success from last year in Altoona. Tucker had a strong finish to the year,...

Calvin Mitchell’s Refined Approach at the Plate Paying Off Early in West Virginia

AnalysisApril 20, 2018

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The word on the West Virginia Power entering the 2018 season was it would be a club loaded on talent and full...

Taylor Hearn Embracing the Pressure; Altoona Starters Beginning the Season Strong

AnalysisApril 19, 2018

ALTOONA, Pa - Taylor Hearn entered this season as the Pirates' top left-handed pitching prospect, and he was beginning to get national recognition, ranked as...

Bligh Madris Driven By the Memory of Fallen Friend and Teammate Ryan Teixeira

AnalysisApril 19, 2018

BRADENTON, Fla. - Bligh Madris went through a lot during his junior year at Colorado Mesa in 2017. He saw his offense pick up...

Lolo Sanchez Shows Flashes of Talent in Inconsistent Start For West Virginia

AnalysisApril 18, 2018

CHARLESTON, W.VA. -- Lolo Sanchez entered the 2018 season with lofty expectations placed on him, with good reason, but through the first few weeks...

Tyler Eppler is Off to Another Hot Start, But Can He Maintain it This Year?

AnalysisApril 18, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS — He wants to keep his teeth this season. So far, so good but the real test for Tyler Eppler won’t arise for a...

Big Game JT Brubaker Brings New Bulldog Mentality to the Mound

AnalysisApril 17, 2018

ALTOONA, Pa. - For the second time in his professional career, JT Brubaker was tasked with getting his team started on the right foot on...

Nick Kingham Named International League Pitcher of the Week

AnalysisApril 16, 2018

The International League announced on Monday morning that Indianapolis right-handed pitcher Nick Kingham has been named as the Pitcher of the Week. Kingham made two...