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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...

Pirates Split Series With Brewers

The Pirates couldn't hold the lead against the Brewers on Thursday, dropping the final game 7-5 to split a four game series. Milwaukee got on...

P2Daily: More Premium Articles For Pirates Prospects Subscribers

Six weeks ago, Pirates Prospects returned as a solo project. Since that point, this article is the 122nd that I've posted. If you're doing...

Bailey Falter Shuts Down the Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers aren't a big swing and miss team. Prior to Tuesday night's game against the Pirates, they ranked 22nd in baseball in...

Prospect Watch

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...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Jack Brannigan Leads a Power Display in Greensboro

Jack Brannigan showed some power tonight in Greensboro, as part of an 11-1 victory by the Pittsburgh Pirates High-A squad. Brannigan went 2-for-5, hitting...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Paul Skenes Pitches Into the Fifth in Latest Start

Paul Skenes is human, after all. The 2023 first overall pick gave up his first runs of the season against Omaha on Wednesday afternoon, in...

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

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...

Paul Skenes Goes to Pirates in Latest Mock Drafts from ESPN and Baseball America

With the draft just two days away, you should expect the rankings and mock drafts to continue to roll in. Yesterday was a busy...

Pirates Roundtable: Who Would You Pick First Overall in the 2023 Draft?

Last week, we held an email Roundtable, discussing the first overall pick in the 2023 Draft, and the strategy the Pittsburgh Pirates could take....

P2Live: Pirates Drop Series Finale to Dodgers

Ke'Bryan Hayes has returned to the Pittsburgh Pirates. About a week ago, I looked at the talent level for this offense, noting how few regular...

New Mock Draft from MLB Pipeline Has the Pirates Going for Pitching Over Hitting

We have been busy with new draft prospect rankings recently, posting updates from Keith Law/The Athletic, Kiley McDaniel/ESPN and Baseball America. They all had...

Pirates Activate Ke’Bryan Hayes from Injured List; Option Roansy Contreras to Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the 10-day Injured List prior to Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. To...

New Draft Prospects Lists from ESPN and Baseball America

Earlier today we looked at the new top 100 draft prospects list from Keith Law over at The Athletic. Baseball America expanded their top...
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