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Nick Kingham’s New Slider Helped Fuel a Near Perfect MLB Debut

AnalysisApril 30, 2018

PITTSBURGH — Nick Kingham got really close to the majors in 2015. He posted a 3.58 ERA in Triple-A in 2014 and returned to...

The 21: Oddy Nunez, Clay Holmes and JT Brubaker Highlight a Strong Week of Pitching

The 21April 30, 2018

Every Monday during the minor league season, we take a look at the top performers in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system, giving scouting reports...

Morning Report: Nick Kingham Deserves a Longer Look in the Pirates’ Rotation

Morning ReportApril 30, 2018

One start does not make a career. You don't want to make big decisions based on one start. But it's difficult to properly weigh...

Prospect Watch: Oddy Nunez Throws Six Shutout Innings; Altoona Mounts Late Comeback

Prospect WatchApril 29, 2018

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time (Colin Moran),...

Swing Change Has Kicked Up Francisco Cervelli’s Power

AnalysisApril 29, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Francisco Cervelli has a new look. No, the Italian-Venezuelan catcher that's become at least as well-known for his charm and smile as his...

The 2014-15 International Signing Class Has a Few Pitching Prospects and Not Much Else

International NewsApril 29, 2018

We plan to have an article dedicated to the international side each Sunday throughout the season, so until the Dominican Summer League begins play,...

Morning Report: The Book on Nick Kingham

Morning ReportApril 29, 2018

Nick Kingham will be called up to make his MLB debut today, starting for the Pirates as they try to go for the sweep...

Prospect Watch: Rough Start for Keller; Indy and Altoona Bats Get Shut Down

Prospect WatchApril 28, 2018

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time (Colin Moran...

Deon Stafford Has a Mentor in West Virginia Manager Wyatt Toregas

AnalysisApril 28, 2018

CHARLESTON, W.VA. - Catchers are almost expected to act as a second manager on the field. Deon Stafford has filled that role nicely so...

Pirates: Security Shouldn’t Have Asked Fan To Remove Anti-Nutting Shirt

Free ArticlesApril 28, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Friday night was full of feel-good moments for Pirates fans in attendance at PNC Park. At least, it was for most of...

Middle of Pirates’ Lineup is Clicking, But Josh Bell is the Exception

AnalysisApril 28, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- With acknowledgements to Gregory Polanco's recent slump and Adam Frazier's general struggles in replacing the injured Josh Harrison, the heaviest millstone hanging...

What Are the Steps For Jung Ho Kang to Get Back to the Majors?

AnalysisApril 28, 2018

PITTSBURGH — Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang is expected to begin workouts at Pirate City on Monday as he begins his attempt to...

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