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Pirates Prospect Watch: Sean Sullivan Throws Seven Shutout

Sean Sullivan led the Altoona Curve to a 4-1 victory on Thursday, pitching seven shutout innings against Akron. This was the longest outing of...

Pirates Prospect Watch: J.P. Massey Leads Greensboro to Victory

J.P. Massey had his best start of the season for Greensboro on Wednesday. The right-hander allowed one run on four hits in six innings,...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Braxton Ashcraft Strikes Out Ten in Seven Shutout Innings

Braxton Ashcraft had his best start of the year on Tuesday afternoon, tossing seven shutout innings for Altoona. The right-hander allowed four hits, one...

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: 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

Pirates Playoff Odds: Bucs Get Chance to Attack vs. Cardinals, D-Backs

Analysis
This upcoming week is the most important so far in determining the Pirates' overall playoff chances and division-winning chances. The Bucs get three games against...

Pirates Officially Call up Andrew Lambo, Option Alex Presley

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially called up Andrew Lambo, and have optioned Alex Presley to Triple-A. The Pirates had to add Lambo to the...

The Book on Andrew Lambo

Analysis
Andrew Lambo is finally free. The Pirates will call the right fielder up today after watching him hit 31 homers in the minors this...

Prospect Notebook: Can Josh Bell Be a Future Power Hitter in the Majors?

News and Notes
The West Virginia Power played a total of 12 games in Lakewood this year, so I got to see a little more of the...

DSL Prospect Watch: Basulto Shuts Down Cardinals, Pirates1 Running Wild on Bases

Analysis
For a season preview of the Pittsburgh Pirates two Dominican Summer League teams, check out our article here.  For a recap of the DSL All-Star...

First Pitch: Do the Pirates Finally Have the Best 25 Men in Pittsburgh?

First Pitch
There has been a lot of talk from various Pirates writers about having the "best 25" in Pittsburgh. You could make a strong argument...

Minor League Schedule: Kris Johnson Tries to Keep Impressive Streak Alive

Analysis
8/13/13 Probables: Kris Johnson, Casey Sadler, Adrian Sampson, Joan Montero, Luis Heredia, Blake Taylor

Prospect Watch: Stetson Allie’s Strikeouts Are a Concern

Prospect Watch
Top Pitcher: Robby Rowland, Top Hitter: D.J. Crumlich, HR: None

VIDEO: Pirates Roundtable Live — Episode 5

Analysis
Here's the link if embed is not working. You can download audio of the show by clicking "Download" on the right side of the box...

Pirates Agree to Terms With Kelly Shoppach

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with Kelly Shoppach on a minor league deal, and have assigned him to Indianapolis. Shoppach has spent...

Pirates to Call Up Andrew Lambo

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates will call up Andrew Lambo tomorrow, according to a Pirates press release. There was word on Twitter earlier today from what...

First Pitch: The Pirates Aren’t Perfect, But They Are Legit Contenders

First Pitch
At this point in the season, a lot has been established in baseball. That ranges from the players, to the teams, and even to...
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