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Pirates Prospect Watch: Termarr Johnson Homers on Three Hit Day

Termarr Johnson picked up three hits on Sunday, including his second home run of the season, as Greensboro won 7-4 at Hickory. Johnson is only...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Accept No Imitations

The Pirates Prospect Watch has been running on Pirates Prospects for parts of 15 seasons, making its debut in late August 2010 as the...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Bubba Chandler Leaves Start Early

Bubba Chandler left his start early on Friday, after dealing with control problems. Chandler walked his first two batters, then issued three more walks with...

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.

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Saturday Sleepers

Saturday Sleepers: Charles McAdoo is Heating Up in Greensboro

In his fourth professional game, Charles McAdoo went 6-for-6 with two home runs. The game on August 8th, 2023 came almost a month after the...

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,...

ARCHIVES

Minor League Schedule: Heredia Tries to Push West Virginia Closer to Playoff Spot

8/28/13 Probables: Brandon Cumpton, Quinton Miller, Zack Dodson, Luis Heredia, Dovydas Neverauskas, Neil Kozikowski

Prospect Watch: Taillon Strikes Out Six; Polanco Hits 12th Homer

Top Pitcher: Joely Rodriguez, Top Hitter: Elvis Escobar, HR: Darren Ford, Gregory Polanco, Walker Gourley

Pirates Notebook: Marlon Byrd acquired on day of his jersey giveaway

The Pittsburgh Pirates made news Tuesday before they even played a game to open their homestand against the Milwaukee Brewers. Prior to the game,...

Pirates DFA Russ Canzler, Add Kyle McPherson to 60-Day DL

To make room for Marlon Byrd and John Buck on the 40-man roster, the Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Russ Canzler for assignment and have...

Pirates Looking at Justin Morneau After Byrd Trade

The Pirates might not be done trading. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that they are still looking at Justin Morneau after the addition...

Pirates Acquire Marlon Byrd and John Buck for Dilson Herrera

  The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired Marlon Byrd and John Buck from the New York Mets, according to Adam Rubin. https://twitter.com/AdamRubinESPN/status/372418075205070848 We heard earlier that an unknown...

Pirates Sending Five to the AFL, Including Alen Hanson

The Pittsburgh Pirates are sending five players to the Arizona Fall League, led by top infield prospect Alen Hanson. The players are: Zack Thornton, RHP...

DSL Prospect Watch: Vivas, Herrera Keep Pirates2 Alive in 6-5 Victory Over Tigers

The Dominican Summer League playoffs continued today as the Pirates2 returned home facing elimination against the Tigers DSL affiliate after losing 10-0 yesterday in...

Marlon Byrd Claimed By Unknown Team on Waivers

UPDATE: The Pirates have acquired Byrd, catcher John Buck and cash considerations for infielder Dilson Herrera and a player to be named later. Jon Heyman of...

First Pitch: The Most Important Two Weeks of the Year

The next two weeks are going to be the biggest weeks in the NL Central playoff race. This is something that gets said before...

Minor League Schedule: Taillon Makes Fifth AAA Start Tonight

8/27/13 Probables: Jameson Taillon, Eliecer Navarro, Joely Rodriguez, Jason Creasy, Isaac Sanchez, Wei-Chung Wang

Prospect Watch: Pimentel Struggles in Latest Start; Dickerson Hits 16th Homer

Top Pitcher: Joan Montero, Top Hitter: Gift Ngoepe, HR: Jared Goedert, Jarek Cunningham, Alex Dickerson
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