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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

Alex Dickerson is the Pirates Prospects Player of the Month For July

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Each week we run our "Top Performers" series, looking at the best pitchers and hitters from the previous week. This year we will also...

DSL Prospect Watch: Dennis Hurtarte Heating Up

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...

First Pitch: Has Liriano Passed Burnett As the Staff Ace?

First Pitch
Tonight Francisco Liriano was the stopper for the Pirates, preventing them from slipping to a three game losing streak, and allowing the team to...

Minor League Schedule: Pimentel, Holmes and Kingham Set For Sunday

Analysis
8/4/13 Probables: Stolmy Pimentel, Nick Kingham, Robby Rowland, Adrian Sampson, Clay Holmes, Isaac Sanchez

Prospect Watch: Heredia Overcomes Control Issues, Dickerson Homers

Prospect Watch
Top Pitcher: Luis Heredia, Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson, Home Runs: Alex Dickerson, Oscar Tejeda

Stopper Liriano Pitches Seven Scoreless in 5-2 Pirates Win

Analysis
When the Pirates need to stop a losing streak, they send out their stopper. Francisco Liriano has become the stopper. He and the Pirates are...

Pirates Notebook Exclusive: Jeff Locke “Stands Behind” Lack of Trades

News
We just really wanted to use the word exclusive, because it looks fancier than "one-on-one." Starting pitcher Jeff Locke has a unique perspective on the...

DSL Prospect Watch: Pirates Pick Up Two Wins With Strong Starting Pitching

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...

First Pitch: The Pirates Have Answered Their Draft and Development Questions

First Pitch
I was reading Grant Brisbee's article today detailing how the Pittsburgh Pirates were built, and how they're a legitimate contender this year. Or, another...

Minor League Schedule: Heredia Goes Tonight In West Virginia

Analysis
8/3/13 Probables: Ethan Hollingsworth, Nate Baker, Robby Rowland, Luis Heredia, Jackson Lodge, Wei-Chung Wang

Rockies Deploy Three-Run Inning to Beat Pirates 4-2

Analysis
Earlier this year, Los Angeles Times baseball writer taught a "Sports Reporting" class. One of his many tips was to never writer a game story that...

Prospect Watch: Osuna Goes Deep Twice, Sadler Goes Six Shutout Innings

Prospect Watch
Top Pitcher: Casey Sadler, Top Hitter: Jose Osuna, Home Runs: Dilson Herrera, Jose Osuna, Mel Rojas Jr, Justin Howard
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