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In a week and a half, the Pittsburgh Pirates will open their regular season against the Miami Marlins. Their roster is still taking shape, with late additions Michael A. Taylor and Domingo German recently being added...
The New York Yankees have prioritized perception for nearly 50 years. In 1976, former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner instituted a no-facial hair policy. Since that point, any player who joins the Yankees, regardless of individual status,...

“Do you remember your draft day?”

The Major League Baseball Draft is a life changing event for hundreds of players each year. Over the next three days, the best from the...

Anthony Solometo and Liover Peguero Led the Pirates System in June

We normally have two features on Pirates Prospects that give a rundown of the farm system. John Dreker provides updates on the Top Performers...

Defensive Focus Might Be Driving Bat Down For Endy Rodriguez

Endy Rodriguez has seen his offense struggle in Triple-A. The Pirates catching prospect is hitting for a .259/.342/.397 line, which is down from his...

Jared Triolo Has Positive Recovery From Negative Start to the Year

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - With his promotion to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Jared Triolo has seen his season come full circle. After a notable off season of...

Nick Gonzales Bringing Successful Hitting Adjustments to the Majors

MIAMI - Nick Gonzales has been swinging the bat well in Triple-A. This month, the Pirates first rounder from the 2020 draft had a...

Nick Gonzales: What The Exit Velocity Numbers Say About Potential Impact

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted their second former first round pick in the same week, with Nick Gonzales following Henry Davis to the majors. Gonzales...

Young Bradenton Hitters Making Progress

The Bradenton Marauders' offense has gone through some distinct phases this year, but right now the group seems to be rounding into good shape....

Interview with Andrew McCutchen

Fewer than 300 players have recorded 2,000 hits in the majors. Andrew McCutchen is now one of those select few. In his first at-bat on...

Aaron Shackelford adjusts swing and relocates power

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Aaron Shackelford is a power hitter. The long ball drives his value as a prospect. However, through most of April, the slugger...

Carmen Mlodzinski improves all the way with aggressive approach

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - For many players, canned and pre-prepared quotes of trying to ‘keep it simple’ and ‘get better each day’ come off as...

Tucupita Marcano’s offseason work led to an early promotion to Pittsburgh

Tucupita Marcano tore up Triple-A to start the 2023 season. The 23-year-old super utility player was hitting .422 with nine extra base knocks, leading to...

Quinn Priester’s Athleticism Fuels In-Game Adjustments on the Mound

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Many people reminisce about their high school football glory days, but far fewer apply those lessons to their current profession. One fact...

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