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Top Performers: Meadows, Bell, Taillon, Tucker and Kuhl Among the Best Last Week

The 21May 30, 2016

This week, we had live coverage from three affiliates, while I reviewed most of the Indianapolis games and a couple Altoona games via MiLB.tv,...

Prospect Watch: Big Day for Austin Meadows in Altoona Win

Prospect WatchMay 30, 2016

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a...

First Pitch: The Biggest Stories From This Week, With Lots of Indianapolis Coverage

First PitchMay 30, 2016

I've covered every minor league affiliate so far this season, after covering Indianapolis a week ago. I have to say that the Indianapolis trip...

Prospect Notebook: Cole Tucker Shines in His Bradenton Debut

AnalysisMay 29, 2016

BRADENTON, Fla. - Shortly after West Virginia's walk-off win on Friday night, Cole Tucker found out that he was getting a promotion to Bradenton. "Tito...

The Pirates Appear to Be Looking at Justin Masterson For Bullpen Help

AnalysisMay 29, 2016

BRADENTON, Fla. - When the Pirates signed Justin Masterson, they looked at him as a guy who might be able to help the big...

Prospect Watch: Tucker Debuts for Bradenton, Taillon Goes Six Strong Innings

Prospect WatchMay 29, 2016

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a...

Jason Rogers Biding Time in Triple-A, Looking For a Promotion

AnalysisMay 29, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS - He thought it was his turn. No more part-time role, Jason Rogers was in line to possibly be a major league starting...

Second Mock Draft From Keith Law Has Pirates Going to the Bullpen

2016 DraftMay 28, 2016

Keith Law posted his second mock draft on Saturday (subscription required), and he has an unusual selection for the Pittsburgh Pirates with their 22nd overall...

Jacob Stallings Earns the Trust of the Indianapolis Pitching Staff

AnalysisMay 28, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS - He gave up two consecutive singles to start the fifth inning, prompting catcher Jacob Stallings to make a mound visit. Jameson Taillon had...

Kevin Newman Suffers Left Orbital Fracture

Injury UpdatesMay 27, 2016

Kevin Newman was hit by a pitch in Thursday night's Bradenton Marauders game and has suffered a left orbital fracture. In the eighth inning...

The Pirates Are Now Using Extreme Defensive Shifts in Indianapolis

AnalysisMay 27, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS - For the past several years, the Pirates have received a lot of attention at the Major League level for their extreme defensive...

New Mock Drafts From Jonathan Mayo and Baseball America

2016 DraftMay 27, 2016

Baseball America posted their fourth mock draft on Friday afternoon and they have the Pirates selecting high school outfielder Taylor Trammell. This is an...

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