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Pirates Prospect Watch: Sean Sullivan Throws Seven Shutout

Sean Sullivan led the Altoona Curve to a 4-1 victory on Thursday, pitching seven shutout innings against Akron. This was the longest outing of...

Pirates Prospect Watch: J.P. Massey Leads Greensboro to Victory

J.P. Massey had his best start of the season for Greensboro on Wednesday. The right-hander allowed one run on four hits in six innings,...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Braxton Ashcraft Strikes Out Ten in Seven Shutout Innings

Braxton Ashcraft had his best start of the year on Tuesday afternoon, tossing seven shutout innings for Altoona. The right-hander allowed four hits, one...

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: Charles McAdoo is Heating Up in Greensboro

In his fourth professional game, Charles McAdoo went 6-for-6 with two home runs. The game on August 8th, 2023 came almost a month after the...

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,...

ARCHIVES

Presley And Bowker Lead Indians To Snap Losing Streak

Analysis
Indianapolis Indians  3,  Louisville Bats  2 Seven hits, including 4 doubles, from LF Alex Presley and RF John Bowker, plus 10 innings and a throwing...

Pirates Recall Tony Watson

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled left handed pitcher Tony Watson, which is their corresponding move to placing Paul Maholm on the 15-day disabled list...

Tabata Extension Is Low Risk, High Reward

Analysis
My initial reaction to the Jose Tabata extension was surprise at how good of a deal it was for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  The main...

DSL Pirates Season Recap Part Two: Hitters

International News
Check Out Part One: The Pitchers The DSL Pirates as a team were one of the better hitting squads thanks mainly to their three all-stars...

DSL Pirates Season Recap Part One: Pitchers

International News
The DSL Pirates had their best season since 2007 when they were led by two 23 year old pitchers who combined for a 15-3...

Game 123 Recap: Bucs Drop See Saw Contest

Analysis
The Pirates battled back from deficits all night to tie the score in the eighth, with good chances to push ahead. They were unable...

Minor League Schedule: 8/20/11

Analysis
Today's starting pitchers: Jeff Locke, Matt McSwain, Brandon Cumpton, Porfirio Lopez and Ryan Hafner

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/19/11

Prospect Watch
Alex Presley has a strong rehab appearance, while Aaron Thompson and Luis Heredia each pitch four shutout innings.

Paul Maholm to the DL

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed left handed pitcher Paul Maholm on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder strain.  The team will announce a...

Pirates Discussing Extension With Neil Walker

News
Earlier today we heard that the Pittsburgh Pirates were discussing an extension with outfielder Jose Tabata, and recently we've learned that Tabata has agreed...

Pirates Extend Jose Tabata for Six Years

Transactions
According to Enrique Rojas of ESPN, the Pittsburgh Pirates have extended outfielder Jose Tabata for six years and at least $14.75 M guaranteed.  The...

Pirates Discussing Extension With Jose Tabata

News
According to Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors, the Pittsburgh Pirates are discussing a multi-year extension with outfielder Jose Tabata.  Dierkes mentions that Tabata...
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