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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

First Pitch: The Pirates Don’t Need Giancarlo Stanton

First Pitch
"Being a consumer is like a job. You have to make sure you get the best one. If you get a Blu-Ray player, you...

Pedro Alvarez’s Five-RBI Day Completes Series Split in Cincinnati

Analysis
Clint Hurdle is fond of saying that Pedro Alvarez can change the game with one swing of the bat, and I am fond of...

Minor League Schedule: Kingham and McDonald Headline Busy Day

Analysis
6/21/13 Starters: James McDonald, Nick Kingham, Robby Rowland, Joely Rodriguez, John Kuchno, Wei-Chung Wang

Prospect Watch: Cunningham Hits 14th Homer; Strong Pro Debut For Dickson

Prospect Watch
Top Pitcher: Kris Johnson, Top Hitter: Jarek Cunningham, HR: Jarek Cunningham, Danny Collins, Jin-De Jhang

Pirates Prospects Has a New Mobile Theme

Analysis
Last night I uploaded a new mobile theme to the site. The theme can be accessed simply by going to piratesprospects.com in your mobile...

Alex Presley Optioned to Triple-A, Duke Welker Recalled

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned outfielder Alex Presley to Triple-A and have recalled right-handed reliever Duke Welker, according to Travis Sawchik. https://twitter.com/Sawchik_Trib/status/347725330062139392 The move was probably...

Polanco, Taillon Could Get Giancarlo Stanton: Why the Pirates Should Do It

News
The Pirates are 24th in baseball in runs scored. The combined OPS of their right fielder is last in the National League. Giancarlo Stanton...

DSL Prospect Watch: Pirates Pitchers Showing Impressive Control

Analysis
For a season preview of the Pittsburgh Pirates two Dominican Summer League teams, check out our article here. Throughout the year, we will provide...

First Pitch: The Pirates Need to Upgrade the Offense, and Right Field Stands Out

First Pitch
We've talked a lot lately about how strong the starting pitching has been this year. From the best five starters to all of the...

Minor League Schedule: Dickson Makes Pro Debut Tonight

Analysis
6/20/13 Starters: Kris Johnson, Casey Sadler, Robby Rowland, Clay Holmes, Cody Dickson

Jeff Locke Shines But Reds Win 2-1 in 13 Innings

Analysis
Having secured its prey, the black snake squeezes it to death before eating it. The body is coiled around the prey, tightening until respiration...

Prospect Watch: Lambo Homers Twice; Gomez Throws Five No Hit in Rehab Start

Prospect Watch
Top Pitcher: Jeanmar Gomez, Top Hitter: Andrew Lambo, HR: Josh Harrison, Andrew Lambo (2), Alex Dickerson
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