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The Pirates Have Changes They Could Make to This Offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates were swept by the Oakland Athletics this week, losing the final game by a shutout score of 4-0. As I wrote earlier...

P2Daily: Paul Skenes Goes Six, Pirates Complete a Trade

On Tuesday night, Paul Skenes threw six shutout frames in Indianapolis. The top prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, and the best pitching prospect...

Paul Skenes and Other Players Who Can Help the Pirates

Paul Skenes makes his next start with Indianapolis at 6:05 PM. The right-hander went 4.1 innings in his last outing, pitching into the fifth frame...

Jared Jones Didn’t Have His Most Effective Stuff on Sunday

It would be optimistic to say that Sunday's start from Jared Jones is the worst we can expect from him. However, it's accurate to...

Prospect Watch

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes Throws Six Shutout Innings

Paul Skenes looks ready for the big leagues, following a six shutout inning performance for Indianapolis on Tuesday night. The 2023 first overall pick...

Pirates Prospect Watch: The Best Weekly Performers in the Minor League System

There are no minor league games on Monday, which means every Monday's Pirates Prospect Watch features the best performers from the previous week. This week...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Termarr Johnson Hits First Homer of the Year

Termarr Johnson led off the game on Sunday for Greensboro with a home run. The 2022 fourth overall pick hasn't been hitting well this year...

Player Features

Jack Brannigan is the Next Gold Glove Quality Third Baseman in the Pirates System

The Pirates have Gold Glove third basemen in Ke'Bryan Hayes and Jared Triolo. They've got another candidate in the system in power hitter Jack Brannigan.

Mitch Jebb Brings Elite Speed and Swing Decisions to Greensboro

With so many three-true-outcome approaches in pro ball, 2023 second round pick Mitch Jebb brings a refreshing style of contact, speed, and hustle.

Jase Bowen Has a Power/Speed/Defense Combo to Dream Upon

Tres Gonzales Brings Advanced Hitting Approach to Altoona

Rodolfo Nolasco Has Huge Power and Huge Swing and Miss

Paul Skenes Predicts the Pirates Will Be Winning For a Long Time

Discussion

Saturday Sleepers

Saturday Sleepers: Wilber Dotel Off to a Good Start in the Greensboro Rotation

Wilber Dotel makes his latest start for Greensboro this evening, after starting the 2024 season with 10.1 shutout innings, striking out nine in the...

Saturday Sleepers: Carlos Jimenez Has One of the Best Changeups in the System

In early 2022, I saw Carlos Jimenez pitch for the Bradenton Marauders. Of all the players who played in Single-A on that particular day,...

Saturday Sleepers: Valentin Linarez Added Velocity and Improved Control in 2023

Valentin Linarez had one of the biggest recorded velocity jumps in minor league baseball last year. Baseball America tracked the year-over-year four-seam velocity gainers from...

Saturday Sleepers: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a 17 year old throw 100 miles an hour”

At the start of the 2023 international signing period, the Pittsburgh Pirates added David Matoma as their first signing out of Uganda. The right-handed...

Saturday Sleepers: Omar Alfonzo is a Catching Prospect to Follow

On March 26, 2023, the Pittsburgh Pirates sent Omar Alfonzo to big league camp for a day. A catcher entering his age 19 season,...

Saturday Sleepers: Garret Forrester Moving Behind the Plate

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pittsburgh Pirates are converting 2023 third round pick Garret Forrester to a catcher, splitting his time between first base and...

ARCHIVES

Draft Prospect Watch: Jake Stinnett Makes Huge Jump From Last Year

2014 Draft
After covering most of the top draft-eligible college starters on Friday night, we took a look at the best college hitters on Saturday and how...

Prospect Highlights: Gregory Polanco’s Second Homer of the Year

Analysis
Today in our "Prospect Highlights" series, which will probably soon be renamed "Polanco Highlights", we have Gregory Polanco breaking out the nine iron to...

First Pitch: How Good Would Gregory Polanco Have to Be to Justify Super Two Status?

First Pitch
Gregory Polanco keeps hitting. The top prospect went 4-for-4 tonight with his second home run of the year in just 38 at-bats. On the...

Minor League Schedule: Rodriguez and Irwin Set For Sunday

Analysis
Today's Starters: Phil Irwin, Joely Rodriguez, Jason Creasy, Dovydas Neverauskas

Prospect Watch: Four Hits, Including a Homer For Gregory Polanco, Heredia Hurt

Prospect Watch
TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Draft Prospect Watch: Monte Harrison Moves Into Pirates Range

2014 Draft
After covering most of the top draft-eligible college starters on Friday night, we take a look at the best college hitters and how they...

Minor Moves: Vin Mazzaro Added to Indianapolis

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have added Vin Mazzaro to the Indianapolis roster, per an Indianapolis Indians press release. To make room for Mazzaro, Josh Kinney...

Andrew McCutchen Back in the Lineup Tonight After Leaving Early Last Night

Injury Updates
Last night Andrew McCutchen left in the bottom of the eighth inning with discomfort in his left ankle. He seemed to be walking fine...

Luis Heredia Pulled From His Start With Shoulder Discomfort

Injury Updates
According to multiple people in attendance at today's West Virginia game, Luis Heredia was pulled from his start after throwing one pitch. It's unknown...

Prospect Highlights: Gregory Polanco’s Two RBI Infield Single to First Base

Analysis
Only one highlight this morning, but it's a good one. Last night Gregory Polanco had a two RBI infield single to first base, giving...

The Adjustments Andrew Lambo is Making After His Slow Start

Analysis
Tough beginnings After a rough spring training that caused him to lose the first base battle handily to Travis Ishikawa, and an 0-for-8 start to...

First Pitch: Why the Pirates Should Wait For Super Two With Gregory Polanco

First Pitch
The Super Two subject is never popular with top prospects. It's a smart practice to keep a player down for just two months, all...
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