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P2Daily: Paul Skenes Goes Six, Pirates Complete a Trade

On Tuesday night, Paul Skenes threw six shutout frames in Indianapolis. The top prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, and the best pitching prospect...

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...

Prospect Watch

Pirates Prospect Watch: The Best Weekly Performers in the Minor League System

There are no minor league games on Monday, which means every Monday's Pirates Prospect Watch features the best performers from the previous week. This week...

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...

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...

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,...

Saturday Sleepers: Garret Forrester Moving Behind the Plate

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pittsburgh Pirates are converting 2023 third round pick Garret Forrester to a catcher, splitting his time between first base and...

ARCHIVES

Pirates Prospects Daily: 40 is Major League Ready

I feel like my life is being written By a higher version of me Years down the road In a higher level of society Showing me the path And...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Three Years Covering The Individual Development Approach

ALTOONA, PA - Two years ago at this time, I traveled to Greensboro and Altoona. At the time, I wasn't confident in my reporting skills....

Pirates Prospect Watch: Jared Jones Strikes Out Ten, Final Reports From Altoona

ALTOONA, PA - Today was my last day in Altoona, and the end of my second week on the road covering the Pittsburgh Pirates...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes Exits Early in His Altoona Debut

ALTOONA, PA - I'm at the end of two weeks on the road, covering the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system. Last night's Paul Skenes start...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Past, Present, Future Pittsburgh Pirates

ALTOONA, PA - Later today, at PNC Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates will induct four members into their Hall of Fame. This year's class: Kent...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Live Look at Anthony Solometo in Altoona

ALTOONA, PA - Paul Skenes pitches for Altoona later today, and to be honest, that's kind of a bonus for me during this trip....

Termarr Johnson Embraces the Energy of Professional Baseball

GREENSBORO, NC - Termarr Johnson points to the home crowd in the stands in Greensboro every time he crosses first base for a home...

Pirates Prospects Daily: About Saturday’s High-Energy Environment in Altoona

ALTOONA, PA - Saturday's contest in Altoona sold out quickly. The chance to see first overall pick Paul Skenes for two innings of work...

Pirates Prospect Watch: First Look at Recently Acquired LHP Jackson Wolf

ALTOONA, PA - The Pirates have their complex league teams in the playoffs right now. I'm in Altoona this week, and got my first...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Oneil Cruz Might Not Return This Season

The Pirates had been trying to get Oneil Cruz back this season. That doesn't look like it will happen at this point. Justice delos...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Live Reports From Altoona

ALTOONA, PA - Aaron Shortridge was on the mound last night for the Curve, and continued his impressive month of August. I'm in Altoona...

Bubba Chandler is Starting to Give Pirates Fans Something to Talk About

GREENSBORO, NC - Bubba Chandler went home after his start on July 6th. He didn't pick up a baseball. He didn't even think about the...
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