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P2Daily: The Pirates Need to Make Changes

There are several changes that the Pirates could make before their home stand begins at 6:40 PM on Friday night. The biggest move would be...

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...

Prospect Watch

Pirates Prospect Watch: Mitch Jebb Homers Three Times in Two Games

It's difficult evaluating hitters in Greensboro when they're playing at home. The field dimensions at First National Bank Field have a reduced space in...

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...

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

Pirates Whiffs and Roster Moves

I was impressed with Ryan Borucki last night. The left came on to pitch the sixth inning against the Blue Jays, taking on Justin Turner,...

Williams: Whiff

Baseball is a chess game. Every pitch is a move. Every move gets a team closer or further away from the goal of winning. Every...

Rough Night For the Pirates Rotation

It was not a good night for the Pirates, nor for quelling the concerns about their rotation. Last night, the Pirates lost to the Yankees...

Williams: Prospect Rankings

This site hasn't featured prospect rankings since the start of the 2022 season. Two years after that last list, rankings will return to this...

P2Daily: Pirates Prospects Daily, Delivered FREE to Your Inbox

Pirates Prospects returned last week, after spending half a year on a reduced publishing schedule, and a few months of the site being offline...

Statcast Heroes: Jared Jones, Roansy Contreras, Valentin Linarez

Every week on Pirates Prospects, I'll be digging through the Statcast data on Baseball Savant to highlight three players who stand out for their...

The History of Anthony Solometo’s Funky Delivery

Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent...

Braxton Ashcraft Returned From Tommy John With MLB Stuff

Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season. “The health was the biggest focal point of...

Thomas Harrington Emerged as a Top Ten Prospect in His Pro Debut

Thomas Harrington is currently out of action, being examined for shoulder issues in Pirates' camp. The 22-year-old pitcher isn't a household name, having only...

J.P. Massey Shows His Future Potential During Eventful 2023 Season

The National League entered the bottom of the 6th inning of the Future's Game with a 5-0 lead. Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher J.P. Massey...

Jackson Wolf’s Elevator Delivery Explained

Jackson Wolf was having difficulties being consistent and achieving a flow down the mound with his delivery in Spring Training 2022. A member of...

Aaron Shortridge Progressing Steady As a Turtle

The return from Tommy John surgery might seem routine these days, but it requires an intense focus from the player in recovery. Pittsburgh Pirates...
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