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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...

Pirates Split Series With Brewers

The Pirates couldn't hold the lead against the Brewers on Thursday, dropping the final game 7-5 to split a four game series. Milwaukee got on...

P2Daily: More Premium Articles For Pirates Prospects Subscribers

Six weeks ago, Pirates Prospects returned as a solo project. Since that point, this article is the 122nd that I've posted. If you're doing...

Bailey Falter Shuts Down the Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers aren't a big swing and miss team. Prior to Tuesday night's game against the Pirates, they ranked 22nd in baseball in...

Prospect Watch

Pirates Prospect Watch: Jack Brannigan Leads a Power Display in Greensboro

Jack Brannigan showed some power tonight in Greensboro, as part of an 11-1 victory by the Pittsburgh Pirates High-A squad. Brannigan went 2-for-5, hitting...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes Pitches Into the Fifth in Latest Start

Paul Skenes is human, after all. The 2023 first overall pick gave up his first runs of the season against Omaha on Wednesday afternoon, in...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Nick Gonzales Extends Hitting Streak

Nick Gonzales keeps hitting. The middle infielder, playing second base on Tuesday night for Indianapolis, went 2-for-4 with a walk. That extends his hitting streak...

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: 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,...

ARCHIVES

Pirates Prospects Adds New Writers; 2013 Live Coverage Announced

Analysis
A few months ago I started accepting applications to fill the open positions for live coverage on Pirates Prospects. I ended up getting an...

The Transformation of Phil Irwin From a 21st Round Pick to a Legit Prospect

Analysis
When the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Phil Irwin, he was known as the other pitcher from Mississippi in the 2009 draft. The Pirates also selected...

Draft Preview: Bryant Continues To Hit Homers

2013 Draft
The fourth weekend of the college season is about to get under way. The Pirates have the #9 and #14 picks in the upcoming...

Gerrit Cole Named One of Baseball America’s Top 20 Rookies For 2013

Prospect Rankings
There are two types of lists that usually come out this time of year. The prospect lists focus on the future and the upside...

First Pitch: Some Early Thoughts From Big League Camp

First Pitch
A lot can happen in the next three and a half weeks to shape up the Opening Day roster. We've only seen a small...

Taillon Looks Good Early In WBC Tune-Up Game

World Baseball Classic
Jameson Taillon and Team Canada took on the Milwaukee Brewers today in a tune-up game for the World Baseball Classic. Taillon started the game,...

Pirates Notebook: Gerrit Cole Dominates, But Don’t Expect Him To Make the Team

News
Gerrit Cole didn't have much trouble taking on Spain. The right-hander threw three shutout innings in his second Spring Training appearance, giving up two...

Tony Sanchez Has the Defense, But Can He Hit in the Majors?

Analysis
One thing that will probably always surround Tony Sanchez is the controversy of his selection in the 2009 draft. The Pirates passed on a...

First Pitch: Something, Something, Cliché

First Pitch
I love cities with a grid system. It makes driving simple. Bradenton doesn't have a true grid system, but it's to the point where...

Pirates Notebook: Clichés Are True in the Short Term, Useless in the Long Term

News
It's very cliché. You hear it all the time during Spring Training right after a starter had a bad outing. "This is one of those...

Draft Prospect Watch: Week Three Recap

2013 Draft
The third weekend of the college baseball season has come to a close and we saw some power from one of the top draft-eligible...

WBC Notes: Another Player Out For Pirates

World Baseball Classic
The Pittsburgh Pirates had their third player drop out of the World Baseball Classic since the provisional rosters were announced. First Ivan De Jesus...
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