Posts By Jarrod Prugar
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3.6K5PiratesPonce prepared for spring after ‘whirlwind’ offseason
Pitcher Cody Ponce was recently added to the 40-man roster. Now he is looking to complete his crazy year by breaking into the majors.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 3:19 PM January 25, 2020 -
4.2K83zColumnsPitt-Penn State flame goes out … maybe
Precisely 108,661 saw a 17-10 Penn State victory over Pitt that, had they not been gray haired and in street clothes, Tony Dorsett, Jack Ham and Franco Harris could've played...
in University Park, Pa.POSTED: 5:07 PM September 14, 2019 -
11.8K177Courtesy of StepOutside.orgSources: Ryan fired in Altoona over ‘culture’
Sources tell DKPittsburghSports.com Michael Ryan has been dismissed as manager of the Altoona Curve after a successful run.
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM September 3, 2019 -
4.2K15Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Mears ‘ecstatic’ for Arizona ☕
Nick Mears has been in pro baseball a little more than a year but already has risen to Double-A and will spend coming weeks in the Arizona Fall League.
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM September 3, 2019 -
3.1K8Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Escobar’s career changeup ☕
Elvis Escobar was a minor-league outfield prospect until he got a chance to show his 94-mph heat in a mop-up pitching opportunity
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM August 27, 2019 -
3.4K20Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Pope on the rise ☕
Brett Pope’s slow start at Altoona didn’t last and now he’s one of the Curve’s most consistent hitters.
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:02 AM August 20, 2019 -
4.4K13Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Cruz taking no shortcuts ☕
Extraordinary height and an impressive skill set make Oneil Cruz an attention-getting prospect in the Pirates' system.
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM August 13, 2019 -
3.1K5Courtesy of StepOutside.orgCervelli in Altoona: First steps in return
Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli took the first steps on what he hopes is a return to the major leagues
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 11:11 PM August 11, 2019 -
4.2K7Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Love of game fuels Nunnally ☕
Curve hitting coach Jon Nunnally has lived baseball's highs and lows, but his love of the game keeps him going.
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM August 6, 2019 -
2.7K1Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Bolton finds learning Curve ☕️
Altoona right-handier Cody Bolton is a top prospect who finally savored the taste of victory.
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:02 AM July 30, 2019 -
2.7K1Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Waddell home again as starter ☕️
A starting pitcher's routine is Brandon Waddell's comfort zone and his path to resume climbing through the Pirates' system.
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:02 AM July 23, 2019 -
3.0K5Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Prep key for reliever Cederlind ☕
ALTOONA, Pa. — For relievers, there’s a different mindset and aspect to preparation they must follow to have success when they toe the rubber. It’s been that mindset and preparation...
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:05 AM July 16, 2019 -
4.0K5Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Clutch from Down Under ☕
When Altoona infielder Robbie Glendinning steps to the plate with runners in scoring position, there's a likely chance he'll bring them home.
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:01 AM July 9, 2019 -
3.2K2Courtesy of StepOutside.orgIndy Watch: Bell, Derby pitcher go way back ☕
ALTOONA, Pa. — When Josh Bell steps to the batter’s box at Progressive Field for the Home Run Derby, it won’t be one of his coaches from the Pirates or even...
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:01 AM July 8, 2019 -
6.2K4Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Opportunity knocks for Ngoepe ☕
ALTOONA, Pa. — Before donning a Curve jersey for the first time in four years, Gift Ngoepe made history as the first African-born player to make it to the major...
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:05 AM July 2, 2019 -
2.7K4Courtesy of StepOutside.orgIndy Watch: All-star pitching trio shows its grit ☕
ALTOONA, Pa. — It was no surprise the Indians had three players named to the International League All-Star team last week in pitchers Mitch Keller, Dovydas Neverauskas and Montana DuRapau. What...
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:05 AM July 1, 2019 -
2.6K4Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Eckelman recovers after Class AAA cameo ☕
ALTOONA, Pa. — The mental game of Minor League Baseball is often overlooked when looking at prospects at even the highest of levels. The rigors of life on the road...
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:05 AM June 25, 2019 -
4.7K12Courtesy of StepOutside.org
Altoona Watch: Coaching rewarding for Ryan ☕
ALTOONA, Pa. — This year’s edition of the Altoona Curve doesn’t quite feature a multitude of top prospects. In fact, their best prospect might just be the guy in charge...
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM June 18, 2019