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The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring

First Pitch
"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives." -George R. R. Martin ***** At the outset of this extremely detailed report about the Pittsburgh sports media industry, I want to...

First Pitch: A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action, Please

First Pitch
Energy is everything. The only reason human beings have ever paid their time, money, and attention to sporting events is for the chance at an energy return. Energy comes in many forms. On April 4th, you can go to...

Which Pirates Prospects Could Make an Impact in the Majors in 2015?

Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a team that builds their core through the farm system. The starting lineup includes seven players who came up through...

What is the Difference Between Mel Rojas and Keon Broxton?

Analysis
Mel Rojas Jr. was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third round of the 2010 MLB draft. The son of the former big...

First Pitch: The Upper Level Roster Crunch that Might Give Way This Week

First Pitch
I've been finishing up the profiles in the 2015 Prospect Guide over the last week, getting ready to send the book to the publisher...

Pirates Need to Protect Players Tomorrow From the Rule 5 Draft; Who Should Be Protected?

Analysis
Tomorrow is the deadline for teams to protect players from the 2014 Rule 5 draft. If you're unfamiliar with the process, the basic rundown...

2014 Altoona Curve Season Recap and Top 10 Prospects

Season Recaps
Altoona featured a lot of breakout players this year, including two of the biggest breakout stories in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system in Adrian Sampson...

2014 Indianapolis Indians Season Recap and Top 10 Prospects

Season Recaps
Despite a strong start to the season, Indianapolis seemed to hit a wall in July. After earning a hefty advantage in the International League...

First Pitch: Who Will the Pirates Call Up When Rosters Expand?

First Pitch
In a little less than a week, rosters will expand around baseball, allowing teams to carry up to 40 guys on the active roster,...

Prospect Watch: Big Night For Keon Broxton, Alen Hanson and Mel Rojas Homer

Prospect Watch
TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Which Pirates Prospects Need to be Protected From the 2014 Rule 5 Draft?

Analysis
The Rule 5 draft is a big topic every year. In the past, the draft has led to some big finds, such as Johan...

Three Cases That Show It’s Not Always About Stats in the Minors

Analysis
We focus a lot on the statistical side of things on this site. Whether that's trying to put a number on a player's trade...

Prospect Report: Mel Rojas adjusts to the Triple-A level

Analysis
When Chris Dickerson went on the disabled list last week with a heel injury, Mel Rojas, Jr. benefited by earning a promotion to Triple-A...

Top 10 Hitters: A Week Profiling Depth and Trade Deadline Candidates

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Below are the top Runs Created* totals in the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system from the last week. The rankings include every hitter who had...
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