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Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent to throw it overhand. He had an issue with dropping his arm...
Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season. “The health was the biggest focal point of the season,” said Ashcraft at the end of last year’s campaign. “I...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Cam Alldred Continues To Answer Call For Indianapolis

Injuries to the starting pitchers in the upper levels have forced the Pirates to get creative with how the rotation has worked in Indianapolis. Two...

Pirates Prospects Daily: This May Be Exactly What This Team Needed

With Jared Triolo making his Major League debut on Wednesday, that means eight Pirates have made their debuts this season. Of those eight, six...

Young Bradenton Hitters Making Progress

The Bradenton Marauders' offense has gone through some distinct phases this year, but right now the group seems to be rounding into good shape....

Shalin Polanco and Alessandro Ercolani Take Home Florida State League Awards

The Florida State League recognized a pair of Pittsburgh Pirates prospects on Monday. Outfielder Shalin Polanco has been named as the Florida State League...

Prospect Watch: Shalin Polanco, Abrahan Gutierrez, Will Matthiessen

I don't know when it was last year, but the popularity of our Roundtable feature led to an idea for a new daily Prospect...

Where Are The Hitting Prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates Farm System?

When looking at the Pittsburgh Pirates system, one of the biggest recurring themes is the continued emergence of potential pitching depth within the organization. Jared...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Pitching Depth Continues To Grow With Jun-Seok Shim Debut

As far as professional debuts go, it's really hard to imagine a better one for Jun-Seok Shim. Making his first appearance in the Florida...

Pirates Prospects Daily: With May Ending, Shalin Polanco Heading In Right Direction

The Pittsburgh Pirates handed out one of the biggest signing bonuses in franchise history to sign outfielder Shalin Polanco. He made his way to the...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Roansy Contreras Could Find Balance in Bullpen Role

It was known that Vince Velasquez was going to make his return to the rotation this weekend against the Seattle Mariners. The surprising part...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Matt Fraizer is Another Center Field Option in the Upper Levels

Due to the pandemic, the 2020 minor league season was canceled, removing a whole year of development for prospects all throughout each team's systems.  Some...

Pirates Prospects Daily: Hudson Head Flashes Upside In Big Game

The talent has always been there for outfielder Hudson Head, it's just been a matter of putting it all together. Drafted in the the third...

Pirates Prospects Daily: J.C. Flowers Showing Versatility Out of the Bullpen

If the Pittsburgh Pirates held some sort of competition to find out who is the most athletic player in the system is, J.C. Flowers...