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Best Breaking Pitches in the Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League System
There's a reason Seth Hernandez is one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball.
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Five Breakout Prospects the Pirates Kept at the Deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Sammy Stafura at the deadline, but there were five other prospects having a breakout season who remained in the minor…
Aug 6
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Pirates Continue Showing Urgency to Win By Parting With Marcell Ozuna
The Pirates designated Marcell Ozuna for assignment on Wednesday and called up Ronny Simon to take his place.
Aug 6
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Williams: Brand New Day
The Pittsburgh Pirates upgraded their bullpen at the deadline, building what looks like a contending-quality group.
Aug 4
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The Top Prospects on the 2026 FCL Pirates
Carlos Mateo flashed 100+ MPH velocity and elite swing and miss, while the Pirates had a few interesting hitting prospects.
Jul 31
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Pirates Prospects Players of the Week 8/2
Ronny Simon is getting called up to Pittsburgh after being the top hitter in the Pirates' minor league system last week. Altoona's Matt Ager was the top…
Aug 5
Pirates Trade For Two More Relievers, Mitch Keller to 60-Day IL
The Pirates wrapped up the MLB Trade Deadline by adding two more relievers, ahead of announcing Mitch Keller out for the season.
Aug 3
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Pirates Trade Sammy Stafura For Luke Weaver
The Pirates added one of the best relief pitchers on the market for a prospect whose value surged in the last month.
Aug 3
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Prospect Watch: Eddie King Jr., Easton Carmichael, Connor Wietgrefe
Eddie King Jr. is on a month-long on-base streak, while Easton Carmichael and Connor Wietgrefe stand out at new levels.
Aug 2
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Sammy Stafura is the Pirates Prospects Player of the Month
The Greensboro shortstop hit 14 home runs during the month of July. Antwone Kelly took pitching honors with 15 shutout innings in Triple-A.
Aug 2
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MLB Trade Deadline
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Williams: Brand New Day
The Pittsburgh Pirates upgraded their bullpen at the deadline, building what looks like a contending-quality group.
Aug 4
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Tim Williams
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Pirates Trade For Two More Relievers, Mitch Keller to 60-Day IL
The Pirates wrapped up the MLB Trade Deadline by adding two more relievers, ahead of announcing Mitch Keller out for the season.
Aug 3
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Pirates Trade Sammy Stafura For Luke Weaver
The Pirates added one of the best relief pitchers on the market for a prospect whose value surged in the last month.
Aug 3
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Pirates Acquire Camilo Doval From the Yankees
The Pirates traded two prospects to get Camilo Doval, a right-handed reliever, as a boost to their bullpen.
Aug 1
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Pirates Trade 34th Overall Pick to White Sox
The Pirates sent the 34th overall pick and LHP Jaden Woods to the White Sox for infielder Jacob Gonzalez and LHP Brandon Eisert.
Jul 11
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Pittsburgh Pirates Statistical Analysis
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Best Breaking Pitches in the Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League System
There's a reason Seth Hernandez is one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball.
14 hrs ago
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Tim Williams
Brandon Lowe, Henry Davis, and Pittsburgh Pirates Fielding Leaders
Fielding metrics are the newest addition to Pirates Prospects, with Brandon Lowe, Henry Davis, and Minor League leaders featured.
Jul 1
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Best Fastballs in the Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League System
Tracking velocity, whiff rates, in-zone frequency and contact, and other metrics to evaluate the best fastballs by Pirates prospects.
Jun 25
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Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League Splits
Taking a deeper look at the Greensboro Grasshoppers with the latest feature on the new PiratesProspects.com.
Jun 24
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Why is Paul Skenes in a Slump?
From poor defense behind him to an increasing launch angle to a change in his approach, Skenes is a different pitcher this year.
Jul 26
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Players of the Week
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Pirates Prospects Players of the Week 8/2
Ronny Simon is getting called up to Pittsburgh after being the top hitter in the Pirates' minor league system last week. Altoona's Matt Ager was the top…
Aug 5
Pirates Prospects Players of the Week 7/26
Lonnie White Jr. added three more home runs, and Connor Oliver had his best start in Double-A.
Jul 28
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Pirates Prospects Players of the Week 7/19
Sammy Stafura continued hitting home runs after the All-Star break, while Antwone Kelly had a strong return to Triple-A.
Jul 20
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Pirates Prospects Players of the Week 7/12
Connor Wietgrefe allowed one run in 13 innings across two starts. Jhostynxon Garcia's bat has been heating up in Triple-A.
Jul 14
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Pirates Prospects Players of the Week 7/5
Sammy Stafura homered in four straight games and Reinold Navarro keeps shutting down opposing hitters.
Jul 6
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Updates
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The Latest Upgrades to the New Pirates Prospects
Career Statcast data, Win Probability Added, Plays of the Day videos, and improved navigation across PiratesProspects.com.
Jun 21
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The New Pirates Prospects
There's no better site to follow the Pittsburgh Pirates than PiratesProspects.com.
Jun 3
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New Daily Resources on Pirates Prospects
Daily fantasy baseball trends and a Prospect Hotsheet.
May 30
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Pirates Prospects is Live!
The new PiratesProspects.com has all of the information you need on the Pittsburgh Pirates and their minor league system.
May 27
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Welcome to Pittsburgh Baseball Live
New site, new approach, same expertise
Apr 6, 2025
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