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Pirates Prospect Watch: Braxton Ashcraft is Heating Up in the Altoona Rotation

Braxton Ashcraft looks like he's starting to heat up. The right-hander pitched 5.1 innings for Altoona on Saturday night, allowing one run on five...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Patrick Reilly Throws Five No-Hit Innings

Patrick Reilly threw five no-hit innings for the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Friday, leading the High-A team to a 5-0 victory. Reilly was drafted in the...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Henry Davis and Matt Gorski Power Indianapolis to Victory

The power is finally showing up for Henry Davis. The 2021 first overall pick hit two home runs for Indianapolis on Thursday night, giving...

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Luis Heredia Pulled From His Start With Shoulder Discomfort

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

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

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

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...

Draft Prospect Watch: Kyle Freeland Strikes Out 15 Again

It’s the ninth weekend of the college baseball season and like every Friday night, we will focus on the best Friday night starters that...

Prospect Watch: Two More Hits For Polanco, Kingham With Another Good Start

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...

Minor League Schedule: Heredia Tries To Bounce Back From Rough Opener

Today's Starters: Adam Wilk, Tyler Sample, Orlando Castro, Luis Heredia

Andrew McCutchen Leaves Game With Discomfort in His Left Ankle

Andrew McCutchen left tonight's Pittsburgh Pirates game in the eighth inning due to left ankle discomfort, the team announced. McCutchen ended the top of...

Chris Stewart’s Rehab Moved to Indianapolis

Chris Stewart has had his rehab work moved to Indianapolis, per an Indianapolis press release. The catcher had previously been rehabbing in Bradenton, recently...

Super Two and the Impact on Gerrit Cole and Gregory Polanco

MLBTR released the projected Super Two cutoff following the 2014 season. Super Two status is awarded to players with more than two, but less than...

Prospect Highlights: Gregory Polanco’s Speed, Andrew Lambo, Chris Dickerson

Here are some highlights from the last few days in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, including two videos of top prospect Gregory Polanco. There's always time...

Jeff Locke Activated From the DL, Optioned to Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated Jeff Locke from the 15-day disabled list, and have optioned him to Indianapolis. Locke made his final rehab start...
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