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We all follow the game of baseball for a different reason. It typically relates to our childhood. The game has a certain energy level and flow. There's a progression from nothing-nothing, no men on base, to...
Jared Jones throws an elite fastball, an elite slider, and showed promise with his curveball and changeup development this spring. He's a top 100 prospect. He's a rookie of the year candidate from the start of the...

Another Jim Benedict Project Could Give a Boost to the Pirates Bullpen

Control has been an issue for Blake Wood for most of his career. In the past two seasons he has walked 49 batters combined in...

Prospect Reports: Sanchez, Moroff, Bell, Jones, McGuire, Tucker, Coley

After every game covered, our writers submit player reports with observations from that game. The best reports are collected each week for this feature,...

Prospect Reports: Scout Loves Diaz, Sanchez Throwing Issues, Moroff a Sleeper

After every game covered, our writers submit player reports with observations from that game. The best reports are collected each week for this feature,...

Pirates Send John Holdzkom and Two Others to the Minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates have cut the following players from Major League camp, sending each player to the minors. John Holdzkom - Optioned to Triple-A Rob Scahill...

Diaz Continues to Impress Hurdle, Kingham on the List, Burnett Using the Change More

Elias Diaz caught seven innings in today's Spring Training game, continuing to get a look from the Pittsburgh Pirates and from manager Clint Hurdle....

First Pitch: Six Pirates Relievers Who Hit 98+ MPH; Who Will Win a Bullpen Spot?

It's no secret that Ray Searage and Jim Benedict have done some great things with the pitchers that have come through Pittsburgh the last...

Pirates Announce Ten Minor League Free Agent Signings

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced ten minor league free agent signings. The following six players will receive an invitation to Spring Training. RHP Collin Balester LHP Jeremy Bleich RHP...