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Pirates Prospect Watch: Bubba Chandler Strikes Out 11 in Latest Triple-A Gem

Bubba Chandler threw six shutout innings in his second Triple-A start, extended his shutout streak at the new level to 13 innings. The top prospect...

Williams: Connor Scott is the Latest Evidence of the Flawed Pirates Hitting Development

If you need further proof that the Pittsburgh Pirates have a fatal flaw with their hitting approach, all throughout the system, then today I...

First Pitch: Martin Perez Shows the Pirates Could Improve Their Pitching Approach

I've written over the last few days about how the Pittsburgh Pirates are failing from their owner to the Dominican Academy. I've also written...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Will Taylor Launches a Grand Slam For His First Professional Hit

Will Taylor picked up his first professional hit on Thursday night in the best way possible. The 2024 fifth rounder hit a grand slam...

Pirates Transactions: Beau Sulser Signed to a Minor League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed right-handed pitcher Beau Sulser to a minor league deal on Thursday, adding him to the Double-A Altoona roster. Sulser was originally...

Williams: Andy Haines Quantifiably Makes Pittsburgh Pirates Hitters Worse

I feel like I've been banging the same drum over and over this season: The Pirates need a change with their offensive approach. Perhaps...

First Pitch: Shut Out

As of yesterday, I am no longer writing for Baseball America. I've been having difficulties getting interviews from the Pittsburgh Pirates over the last month....

Pirates Prospect Watch: Michael Kennedy Throws Five Shutout Innings

Michael Kennedy threw five shutout innings for the Bradenton Marauders on Wednesday night. This was the second outing in a row where Kennedy threw...

The Pittsburgh Pirates Are Failing, From Owner Bob Nutting to the Dominican Academy

For about a week in July, it felt like baseball was back in Pittsburgh. The Pirates were above .500. Their fans were packing the stadium,...

First Pitch: With Great Power…

I grew up in central Pennsylvania, including time in the Altoona area. It has taken me a long time in my life to realize...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Billy Cook Leads Indianapolis to Victory With a Grand Slam

Billy Cook hit a grand slam for Indianapolis on Tuesday night. The home run, which was the 13th of the year in Triple-A for...

Pirates Transactions: Two More Draft Picks Make Their Debuts in Bradenton

The Pittsburgh Pirates added fifth round outfielder Will Taylor and seventh round left-hander Connor Wietgrefe to the Bradenton Marauders roster on Tuesday, with both...