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Quinn Priester Shows Promising Swing and Miss in Pirates Loss

Ignoring the walkoff loss late Friday night, I think the Pittsburgh Pirates got one positive sign in the opening game of their series with...

Pirates Split Series With Brewers

The Pirates couldn't hold the lead against the Brewers on Thursday, dropping the final game 7-5 to split a four game series. Milwaukee got on...

P2Daily: More Premium Articles For Pirates Prospects Subscribers

Six weeks ago, Pirates Prospects returned as a solo project. Since that point, this article is the 122nd that I've posted. If you're doing...

Bailey Falter Shuts Down the Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers aren't a big swing and miss team. Prior to Tuesday night's game against the Pirates, they ranked 22nd in baseball in...

Prospect Watch

Pirates Prospect Watch: Jack Brannigan Leads a Power Display in Greensboro

Jack Brannigan showed some power tonight in Greensboro, as part of an 11-1 victory by the Pittsburgh Pirates High-A squad. Brannigan went 2-for-5, hitting...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes Pitches Into the Fifth in Latest Start

Paul Skenes is human, after all. The 2023 first overall pick gave up his first runs of the season against Omaha on Wednesday afternoon, in...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Nick Gonzales Extends Hitting Streak

Nick Gonzales keeps hitting. The middle infielder, playing second base on Tuesday night for Indianapolis, went 2-for-4 with a walk. That extends his hitting streak...

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: 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,...

ARCHIVES

Top Performers: Buckner Showing Off His Power; Hanson Heating Up in Altoona

The 21
Below are the top Runs Created* totals in the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system from the last week. The rankings include every hitter who had...

DSL Prospect Watch: Pirates2 Lose Badly to Tigers in Playoff Opener

Analysis
The Dominican Summer League playoffs started today, with the Pirates2 taking on the Detroit Tigers affiliate. The playoff format is best of three in...

First Pitch: MTV VMAs — The 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates Version

First Pitch
I don't know why, but the MTV Video Music Awards are a must watch for me every year. It's probably fueled by nostalgic reasons,...

Minor League Schedule: Pimentel Gets Start Tonight in Indianapolis

Analysis
8/26/13 Probables: Stolmy Pimentel, Nate Baker, Robby Rowland, Joan Montero, Isaac Sanchez, Billy Roth

Vogelsong, Giants Hold Pirates to Only Three Hits in 4-0 Loss

Analysis
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Pirates went more than two months between games in which they were held scoreless and recorded three hits or fewer. On...

Prospect Watch: Some Good Performances From Possible September Call-Ups

Prospect Watch
Top Pitcher: Pat Ludwig, Top Hitter: Matt Hague, HR: Matt Hague, Jimmy Rider, Elvis Escobar

Polanco, Hanson Single as Curve Net Just Four Hits

Analysis
The Curve's hot bats didn't carry over from Saturday night's double header, as Flying Squirrels starter Edwin Escobar scattered four hits over 6.1 innings,...

DSL Prospect Watch: Pirates1 End Season With One-Hitter, Pirates2 Make Playoffs

Analysis
The Dominican Summer League regular season ended on Saturday. Coverage of the team will continue on through the playoffs, which start of Monday. PIRATES1 Box Score Result:...

First Pitch: Is Gregory Polanco’s Move to Right Field a Sign?

First Pitch
The Pittsburgh Pirates can't seem to catch a break offensively this year. All year the outfield has had one hole: right field. You might not...

Liriano’s Rough First Inning Can’t Be Overcome in 6-3 Pirates Loss

Analysis
SAN FRANCISCO -- Nothing went right for the Pirates in their 6-3 road loss to the San Francisco Giants, not even the good parts. Pittsburgh's...

Minor League Schedule: Kris Johnson Returns to Indianapolis

Analysis
8/25/13 Probables: Kris Johnson, David Bromberg, Pat Ludwig, John Kuchno, Chad Kuhl

Prospect Watch: Indianapolis Clinches Playoff Spot, Meadows and Herrera Homer

Prospect Watch
Top Starter: Casey Sadler, Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, Home Runs: Austin Meadows, Dilson Herrera, Francisco Diaz
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