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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...

Quinn Priester Shows Promising Swing and Miss in Pirates Loss

Ignoring the walkoff loss late Friday night, I think the Pittsburgh Pirates got one positive sign in the opening game of their series with...

Prospect Watch

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...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Carlson Reed Leads a Shutout in Bradenton

The decision to move former reliever Carlson Reed to the rotation continues to look like a good one. The Pirates drafted Reed in the...

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...

ARCHIVES

Prospect Notebook: Lambo a Bright Spot in Altoona; Sadler Shows Promise

It was a rough week for the Altoona Curve, winning only one of their last seven games.  The team continues to struggle offensively, a...

Prospect Watch: Bell and Lambo Homer; Joely Rodriguez Breaking Out?

Top Pitcher: Kris Johnson, Top Hitter: Josh Bell, HR: Felix Pie, Andrew Lambo, Jarek Cunningham, Josh Bell

Pirates Release Jonathan Sanchez

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released pitcher Jonathan Sanchez after he cleared waivers. In four starts and one relief appearance for Pittsburgh this season, he...

Injury Update: Kyle McPherson Receives PRP Injection

Travis Sawchik of the Trib has an update on Kyle McPherson: https://twitter.com/Sawchik_Trib/status/332155196316733442 This is the second time that we've heard of a Pirates prospect receiving a...

Jeanmar Gomez to Start on Sunday

Jeanmar Gomez's start last night appears to have bought him an additional start. Michael Sanserino reports that the right-hander will also get the start...

Minor Moves: Tim Alderson to Indianapolis, Quinton Miller to Altoona

The Pirates have made the following minor league pitching moves, most likely as a chain reaction to the Duke Welker promotion. **Tim Alderson has been...

Duke Welker Officially Recalled, Josh Harrison Optioned

The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially recalled right-handed pitcher Duke Welker. To make room they've optioned Josh Harrison to Triple-A. This is Getting Old first reported...

What To Do With Jordy Mercer When Neil Walker Returns?

Neil Walker is starting a rehab assignment with the Altoona Curve on Thursday, and could be in line to rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates over...

First Pitch: Should Travis Snider Be Starting Against Left-Handers?

It's a question I get often: Why isn't Travis Snider starting against left-handers? Sometimes it's straight up. Sometimes it's wondering if he's really done...

Gomez Shines on Short Notice in Pirates Win

With James McDonald a last-minute scratch, it was up to Jeanmar Gomez to pitch on short notice Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners at...

Minor League Schedule: 5/8/13

Today's Starters: Kris Johnson, Luis Sanz, Nick Kingham, Orlando Castro, Joely Rodriguez

Prospect Watch: Taillon Hit With Line Drive, Glasnow Strikes Out Ten

Top Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, Top Hitter: Felix Pie, HR: Andrew Lambo, Benji Gonzalez
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