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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

“Do you remember your draft day?”

The Major League Baseball Draft is a life changing event for hundreds of players each year. Over the next three days, the best from the...

Who Will the Pittsburgh Pirates Take First Overall in the 2023 MLB Draft?

The MLB Draft starts tonight at 7 PM EST, with the Pittsburgh Pirates having the first overall pick. While you wait for the pick...

Endy Rodriguez and JP Massey Take Part in the Futures Game

Major League Baseball held the 2023 Futures Game in Seattle on Saturday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates were represented in the game by catcher Endy...

P2Live: Bullpen and Defense Unable to Back Keller

I was on the Pirates pre-game show today with Dan Zangrilli, discussing the MLB draft and some development topics. This was my first radio...

Prospect Watch: Termarr Johnson and Aaron Shackelford Homer

Of the seven total affiliates, six of them won their game on Friday in the Pirates system. It was actually impossible for them to...

New Mock Draft from Keith Law Goes with a Different Option

We posted three mock drafts between late Thursday night and early Friday morning. The first was from Jonathan Mayo at MLB Pipeline. The next...

Pair Of College Senior Signings Providing Power In Bradenton Lineup

The Bradenton Marauders’ roster has become really stacked with talent, especially with the recent additions of Lonnie White Jr. and Yordany De Los Santos. Some...

Pirates Prospects Daily: What About Jack Suwinski?

The most common question I got about my article today, where I had LSU right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes as my pick, was "What about...

Prospect Watch: Pitching Leads the Upper Levels, Four Hits For Sightler

Today's action included great pitching from Jared Jones and Thomas Harrington, along with the return of Travis Swaggerty. Aaron Shortridge pitched a terrific game for...

P2Live: Diamondbacks Thrash Pirates, 7-3

The Pirates had some injuries and roster shuffling before tonight's game. Andrew McCutchen and Ke'Bryan Hayes went to the injured list, with Ji-Man Choi...

Andrew McCutchen and Ke’Bryan Hayes Head to Injured List; Ji-Man Choi Returns

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced prior to Friday night’s game that Andrew McCutchen and Ke’Bryan Hayes were both placed on the 10-day Injured List.  Right-handed pitcher...

Williams: The Pirates Can’t Pass on the Chance to Draft Paul Skenes

In six weeks, an important decision will need to be made. Nike is releasing the Air Jordan 38s, and I want them. I like the...
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