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An Early Look at the Indianapolis Roster Shows Where the Pirates Have Depth and Needs

One of the early stages of preparation for the Prospect Guide is to figure out where each player in the Pirates' system is expected...

Ryan Valdes Hopes an Unusual Pitch is His Key to Future Success

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted right-handed pitcher Ryan Valdes in the 33rd round in the 2017 draft. He was a 23-year-old (turned 24 in August)...

Pay It Forward Friday: Five Free Subscriptions and a Special Deal This Week

Every Friday, we run a new program called Pay It Forward Friday. The program allows you to Pay It Forward by purchasing a Pirates...

Ben Bengtson Adds Power in College and a New Position in the Pros

Starting in the 21st round of the 2017 draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates went on a run of selecting college shortstops. After taking Brett Pope...

Pirates Prospects Who Are Eligible For the 2017 Rule 5 Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates set their 40-man roster today, adding Austin Meadows, Luis Escobar, and Dario Agrazal, while also trading Gift Ngoepe. Meadows, Escobar, and...

Mitchell Tolman Trying to Make the Adjustments For His Jump to the Upper Levels

GLENDALE, Ariz. - At quick glance, Mitchell Tolman's stats don't look bad. He hit for a .267/.364/.393 line in the very pitcher friendly Florida State...

Adam Oller Quietly Had an Impressive Season for Morgantown

Right-handed pitcher Adam Oller didn't get a lot of press for his strong season in Morgantown this year. We mentioned him here a number...

Brandon Waddell Getting Some Valuable Experience Out of the Bullpen in the AFL

GLENDALE, Ariz. - It's not a permanent assignment. Well, at least not for now. Brandon Waddell has been a starter his entire pro career with...

JT Brubaker Becomes the Latest Pirates Pitching Prospect to Consistently Hit 99 MPH

GLENDALE, Ariz. - JT Brubaker wasn't your typical projectable right-handed pitching prospect out of the draft. He had the typical frame and potential to add...

Who Do the Pirates Need to Protect From the 2017 Rule 5 Draft?

A week from today, the Pirates and every other MLB team will make some important moves to set their 40-man rosters for the offseason....

Late Round Draft Pick Jesse Medrano Brings Versatility to the Table

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted infielder Jesse Medrano in the 31st round of the 2017 draft. He was a senior at Fresno State, where he...

Family Helps Gavin Wallace Adjust to Pro Ball, Where He Hopes to Make a Name for Himself

When the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Gavin Wallace in the 15th round of the amateur draft this year out of Fairfield University, something was immediately...

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