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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...

P2Daily: West Coast Trips

The longest trip in Single-A for any Pirates prospect involves traveling across the state of Florida. The longest trip in High-A requires you to travel...

Prospect Watch

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...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Michael Kennedy is Heating Up in Bradenton

Michael Kennedy is starting to heat up in Bradenton. The left-handed pitcher was drafted in the fourth round in 2022 and given a seven figure...

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.

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

Reds Use Four Homers to Beat Pirates 4-1

Let's not dwell too much on this one. The Cincinnati Reds hit four solo home runs, three of which would have flown out even...

Minor League Schedule: Second Rehab Start For Gomez

6/18/13 Starters: Jeanmar Gomez, David Bromberg, Zack Dodson, Colten Brewer

Prospect Watch: Pimentel Dominant in Triple-A Debut; Sanchez Hits 9th Homer

Top Pitcher: Stolmy Pimentel, Top Hitter: Tony Sanchez, HR: Tony Sanchez, Ivan De Jesus, Danny Collins

Bradenton Marauders to Host the 2014 FSL All-Star Game

The Bradenton Marauders will host the 2014 Florida State League All-Star Game at McKechnie Field next June, per a team press release. Bradenton, in...

Top Performers: Several Pitchers Stepping Up Before and After Promotions

Below are the pitching Game Scores* in the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system from the last week. The top ten and the bottom five starts...

Pirates Sign Jose Contreras to a Minor League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates released Jose Contreras last week, but have signed him back to a minor league deal, according to an Indianapolis Indians press...

Reese McGuire to Sign With the Pirates Tomorrow

According to Travis Sawchik, the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to sign Reese McGuire tomorrow. https://twitter.com/Sawchik_Trib/status/346731551737921536 McGuire graduated high school this weekend. The Pirates were unable to...

Top Performers: Bell and Allie Finish the First Half Strong at the Plate

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

Luis Heredia is Leaving For West Virginia Tomorrow

Luis Heredia made his final start in extended Spring Training today against the Baltimore Orioles' minor leaguers. Heredia went 4.2 innings, allowing two runs...

2013 Jamestown Jammers Season Preview

The 2013 Jamestown Jammers season begins today. Some of you may be wondering "Who are the Jamestown Jammers?" The Pirates used to have their...

Stetson Allie, Joely Rodriguez, and Orlando Castro to be Promoted to Bradenton

The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote three players from West Virginia to Bradenton this week. Stetson Allie, Joely Rodriguez, and Orlando Castro will all join...

First Pitch: Why is Gerrit Cole Throwing So Many Fastballs?

In his first two starts, Gerrit Cole has gone heavy on the fastball. Really heavy. As in 80.7% of his pitches have been fastballs....
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