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Normally, I do a pre-season analysis, where I fill in my own depth chart and playing time estimates for the upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates season, along with ZiPS projected WAR totals. This year, I'm looking at the...
All of the articles on Pirates Prospects this year will be my voice, with the exception of one: Roundtable. I wanted to find a way to give the fans a voice, but in a more structured...

Pirates Claim RHP George Kontos from Giants; DFA Jhan Marinez and Danny Ortiz

The Pittsburgh Pirates were busy on Saturday afternoon besides making the trade for Sean Rodriguez. They also claimed right-handed pitcher George Kontos off waivers...

Prospect Notebook: Espinal Rested, Back to Hitting; Holmes Nearing Full Workload

INDIANAPOLIS — Edwin Espinal’s first career Triple-A game had an auspicious beginning and he didn’t look like the hitting prospect many had touted. But with...

Pirates Notebook: Danny Ortiz Gives the Pirates a True Outfielder Off the Bench

PITTSBURGH — For the vast majority of the time since Starling Marte was suspended in mid-April, the Pirates have relied on utility players to...

Pirates Place Gregory Polanco on the 10-Day DL, Recall Danny Ortiz

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed outfielder Gregory Polanco on the 10-day disabled list and have recalled outfielder Danny Ortiz. The move for Polanco was...

Pirates Option Danny Ortiz to Indianapolis; Add Catcher John Bormann to Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added catcher John Bormann to the Major League roster and optioned outfielder Danny Ortiz to Indianapolis. Ortiz made his Major...

Pirates Notebook: Who is Danny Ortiz and What Role Will He Play With the Pirates?

MIAMI - Last night the Pirates had a comfortable lead late in a 12-2 blowout, which allowed them to give some of their starters...

Pirates Place David Freese on Disabled List; Add Outfielder Danny Ortiz to Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates have purchased the contract of outfielder Danny Ortiz and called him up for tonight's game against the Miami Marlins. To make...

Winter Leagues: Final Recap for the Remaining Pittsburgh Pirates

Winter ball action has still be going on over the past nine days since our last article. Five players from the Pirates saw action...

Winter Leagues: Nefi Ogando Pitches Well in Dominican Playoffs

Five days worth of winter league action covered below. The five players mentioned here are the last five Pittsburgh Pirates still playing winter ball. Monday In...

Winter Leagues: Eury Perez Leaves with Injury; Eric Wood Added to Team Canada

Action from the few Pittsburgh Pirates left in winter ball over the weekend, plus a note on third baseman Eric Wood. Saturday In Puerto Rico, Danny...

Winter Leagues: Week in Review Highlighted by Eury Perez Home Run

With a few players seeing their season end last weekend, and Jose Osuna attending the Pirates mini-camp in Bradenton, the action in winter ball...

Winter Leagues: Alen Hanson Makes His Winter Debut

Four days worth of action, which includes Alen Hanson making his winter debut, Pablo Reyes breaking into the lineup, and Luis Heredia having two...