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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...

First Pitch: Missed Opportunities, Rowdy Tellez Resurgence, and Eight in a Row

Victor Robles signed an extension with the Seattle Mariners yesterday. The deal comes a few months after the outfielder was granted his release by...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Nick Yorke and Bubba Chandler Lead This Week’s Top Performers

This past week in the Pittsburgh Pirates system saw the promotion of top prospect Bubba Chandler to Indianapolis, with the best start in the...

Pirates Transactions: Marco Gonzales Out For the Season, Ryder Ryan Returns

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales on the 60-day injured list, prior to Monday night's game with the San Diego Padres. Gonzales...

First Pitch: Grindin’

Major League Baseball is a grind, no matter your relation to the sport. It's an everyday sport for six months out of the year, precluded...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Kervin Pichardo Has a Big Day at the Plate in Altoona

Kervin Pichardo had a big game for Altoona on Sunday afternoon. The infielder went 3-for-3 with a home run, a double, and a stolen base,...

Pirates Transactions: Edward Olivares Outrighted to Indianapolis, Josh Walker Released

The Pittsburgh Pirates made two roster moves over the weekend impacting their Triple-A depth. Outfielder Edward Olivares was outrighted to Indianapolis, while left-handed pitcher...

First Pitch: Iron Men and the Pittsburgh Pirates Bench Depth

My favorite player growing up was Cal Ripken Jr. As a Baltimore Orioles fan, it was easy to take for granted that Ripken would be...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Carlos Jimenez Throws Five Shutout Innings

Carlos Jimenez pitched five shutout innings for the Bradenton Marauders on Saturday night. The start extended a hot streak for the 22-year-old right-hander, who...

First Pitch: Henry Davis is Hitting in Triple-A, But Where Will He Play?

Henry Davis has been heating up at the plate in Triple-A. The 2021 first overall pick entered Friday night's game in Indianapolis with a .295/.347/.500...