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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...

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...

Prospect Watch

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...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Carlson Reed Leads a Shutout in Bradenton

The decision to move former reliever Carlson Reed to the rotation continues to look like a good one. The Pirates drafted Reed in the...

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...

ARCHIVES

Pirates sign Maholm to multi-year contract

Dejan reports that it will be a three-year deal, plus a team option for a fourth season.  This will take him through arbitration, with the...

Pirates sign Hinske

The Pirates have come to an agreement with free agent utility player Eric Hinske.  Dejan reports that the deal is worth $1.5 million, with...

Gimenez Hitting in Playoffs

It's so sad to drive past Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis and see snow on the seats.

The Next Round of Signings

10+ inches of snow in Indianapolis overnight...much better to be thinking about baseball, and recent signings.

The Pirates have claimed starting pitcher Virgil Vasquez off waivers from the Padres, and they signed another starter, Ty Taubenheim

Pirate Prospect #17 – Chase D’Arnaud

I am counting down my personal list of the top 25 Pirate prospects. You can follow the countdown here, or by clicking on the...

Pirates talking to Hinske

Dejan reported earlier today that the Pirates have contacted Luis Gonzalez's agent. However, according to Jenifer Langosch, Gonzalez is a backup plan for...

Is there value in losing?

One of the biggest debates among Pirate fans this off-season has centered on whether the team should be aggressive in the free agent market....

Three Winter League Playoffs End

Three winter leagues wrapped up their seasons last night with the completion of their playoff finals.

Pirates add Virgil Vasquez

The Pirates picked up pitcher Virgil Vasquez on waivers today, adding him to the 40-man roster. Vasquez has bounced around between a couple...

Davis Returns for 2009; Winter League Playoffs

RHP Jason Davis has signed a minor league contract with the Pirates for 2009.

Wakfield Versus Pirate Aces

I was looking for something to make myself feel worse. And I found it on my drive home this evening: how about comparing Tim...

Pena In, Perez Out, and a Dominican Twist

Another pitcher inked to a minor league contract:

RHP Eddie Pena
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