Pirates Prospects
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5.6K13PiratesReport: MiLB to agree to MLB’s proposal to cut 40 teams
on the North ShorePOSTED: 12:00 AM April 21, 2020Feeling the pressure to get a new PBA in place, MiLB is expected to agree to cut 40 affiliates, according to Baseball America.
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8.4K105DK'S GRINDKovacevic: The Huntington/Stark cupboard laid bare
in the Strip DistrictPOSTED: 12:56 AM April 7, 2020If the print industry's dying, then it's at least on life support in my home. Since I still insist on reading two things in their original physical form: Comics and Baseball...
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8.5K11PiratesPirates cut 23 minor-leaguers
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 5:30 PM November 14, 2019The Pirates released nearly two dozen players from their minor leagues Thursday, including a former highly rated prospect and 2018 draft picks.
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4.2K15Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Mears ‘ecstatic’ for Arizona ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM September 3, 2019Nick 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.
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5.7K31Courtesy of StepOutside.orgIndy Watch: A bow on 2019 ☕
in Martinsburg, W.Va.POSTED: 12:03 AM September 2, 2019One game remains until the Indianapolis Indians conclude the 2019 season, which brings Indy Watch to an end for the season, too.
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3.1K8Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Escobar’s career changeup ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM August 27, 2019Elvis Escobar was a minor-league outfield prospect until he got a chance to show his 94-mph heat in a mop-up pitching opportunity
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3.5K15Courtesy of StepOutside.orgIndy Watch: Who deserves 2020 call-up? ☕
in Martinsburg, W.Va.POSTED: 12:02 AM August 26, 2019As the Triple-A baseball season draws to a close, it's time to look to 2020 and forecast who from the Indians roster should take the next step and join an...
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3.4K20Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Pope on the rise ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:02 AM August 20, 2019Brett Pope’s slow start at Altoona didn’t last and now he’s one of the Curve’s most consistent hitters.
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4.4K36Courtesy of StepOutside.orgIndy Watch: Shuffle in prospect rankings ☕
in Martinsburg, W.Va.POSTED: 12:03 AM August 19, 2019Even if some MLB organizations don’t pay attention to prospect rankings, fans like to link a number to a stat line and then watch their progression from draft day to...
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4.4K13Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Cruz taking no shortcuts ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM August 13, 2019Extraordinary height and an impressive skill set make Oneil Cruz an attention-getting prospect in the Pirates' system.
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2.2K2Courtesy of StepOutside.orgIndy Watch: Kelley key to pitchers’ curve ☕
in Martinsburg, W.Va.POSTED: 12:03 AM August 12, 2019Christian Kelley's offense stats don't overwhelm, but his more important job is to help develop the Pirates top-level pitching prospects at Indianapolis.
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4.2K7Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Love of game fuels Nunnally ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM August 6, 2019Curve hitting coach Jon Nunnally has lived baseball's highs and lows, but his love of the game keeps him going.
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4.6K32Courtesy of StepOutside.orgIndy Watch: What’s to come of this bunch? ☕
in Martinsburg, W.Va.POSTED: 12:03 AM August 5, 2019We’ve reached the point in the season where it seems as if all hope is lost until next year’s spring training begins, but the Indians produced their fair share of...
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2.7K1Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Bolton finds learning Curve ☕️
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:02 AM July 30, 2019Altoona right-handier Cody Bolton is a top prospect who finally savored the taste of victory.
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3.8K17Courtesy of StepOutside.orgIndy Watch: Two-way best way for Shuck ☕️
in Martinsburg, W.Va.POSTED: 12:03 AM July 29, 2019Versatility is always a valuable trait to have in any venture, but Indianapolis utility man J.B. Shuck sees that value trending upward in baseball.
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2.8K1Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Waddell home again as starter ☕️
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:02 AM July 23, 2019A starting pitcher's routine is Brandon Waddell's comfort zone and his path to resume climbing through the Pirates' system.
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3.4K1Courtesy of StepOutside.orgIndy Watch: Marvel’s setbacks shaped future ☕️
in Martinsburg, W.Va.POSTED: 12:03 AM July 22, 2019By his own admission, James Marvel isn’t going to be the guy who “blows the door” off hitters. Instead, he’s just going to focus on being a pitcher.
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3.1K5Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Prep key for reliever Cederlind ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:05 AM July 16, 2019ALTOONA, 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...