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Prospect Notebook: Two Years and Five Days Later…

INDIANAPOLIS - On May 7, 2015, Nick Kingham went down with elbow pain in his last start in Triple-A Indianapolis. He would later require...

“I think you’re watching the evolution of a talented pitcher.”

INDIANAPOLIS - Neal Huntington said last Sunday that if the Pirates need to turn to a starter in Indianapolis, they'd be picking from Steven Brault...

Kevin Newman Cleared to Play on Friday after HBP in Face

ALTOONA, Pa. - After being hit in the face with a 94 MPH fastball on Wednesday afternoon in Richmond, Kevin Newman has been cleared to...

Mitch Keller is Looking Like the Top Pitching Prospect Again, Due to This Adjustment

BRADENTON, Fla. - In his last three starts, Mitch Keller has combined for 18.2 shutout innings, giving up just eight hits and three walks...

Adam Frazier Looks Ready to Return After Second Rehab Game With Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS - Adam Frazier’s return from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis has not been released, but it might be safe to expect him back...

Breaking Down Why Austin Meadows is Struggling to Hit in Triple-A This Year

INDIANAPOLIS -- Austin Meadows began the season hitless in his first four games and his average after one month was just .195. He’s shown...

WTM: Are the Pirates Bad at Drafting Hitters?

It's hard to argue that the strength of the Pirates this year has been the rotation.  Despite the struggles of Tyler Glasnow and a...

Pirates Notebook: The Boost(s) That the Offense Needs Right Now

I feel like this season requires a weekly "Everything is going wrong for the Pirates" update, just to keep current with all of the...

Luis Escobar: Fiery Fastball and Flashy Numbers Aren’t Enough

There's been a ton of buzz around Luis Escobar, the flame-throwing righty of the West Virginia Power. Escobar's 46 strikeouts through six starts are...

Christopher Bostick Adds Value Through Speed and Versatility

INDIANAPOLIS -- Christopher Bostick smiled and slightly chuckled when thinking about how to describe his professional career thus far. “Kind of all over the place,”...

Jameson Taillon Has Surgery For Suspected Testicular Cancer

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that Jameson Taillon underwent surgery this morning at Allegheny General Hospital for suspected testicular cancer. Taillon alerted the Pirates' medical...

Why Did the Pirates Go With Trevor Williams For Tonight’s Start?

PITTSBURGH — When Jameson Taillon landed on the disabled list last week, the Pirates had plenty of options to replace him in the rotation. Steven...

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