With Chad Kuhl, Jameson Taillon, Steven Brault, Tyler Glasnow and Adam Frazier getting the call to the big leagues recently, the Pirates have seemingly embraced the youth movement, similarly to their hometown partners, the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins. With so many prospects up, it was only a matter of time until Josh Bell joined them at the big league level. A source told Pittsburgh Sporting News that first baseman/outfielder Bell is on his way to meet the Pirates in ... Read More
What can we learn from Jameson Taillon’s three major league starts?
Welcome to the Show, kid. Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon has only made three starts in his short MLB career, but he’s made an impression with each and every one of them — especially in his second start, where he had a no-hitter going into the seventh inning. So what kind of future does the 24-year-old prospect have in the big leagues? He’s had an up-and-down journey to this point. Highlights: second overall pick in the 2010 overall draft, striking out Ryan ... Read More
Pirates Kang showed no signs of rust in Triple-A debut
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang began his rehab assignment last night in Indianapolis. In joining the Triple-A Indians, Kang will look to fully return from the traumatic leg injury suffered in September of last season. In his first non-simulated game action since that fateful slide from Cubs outfielder Chris Coghlan ended his debut season, Kang went 0-for-3, contributing with a walk and run scored. Scheduled to play seven innings regardless of game situation or performance, ... Read More
Brault looks to make impact as non-roster invite for Pirates
The amount of pitching depth the Pittsburgh Pirates have within their minor league system is noticeable. All you have to do is look at the talent that is gracing the fields at Pirates City in Bradenton, Fla. The brigade of young talent includes Tyler Glasnow, Jameson Taillon and Nick Kingham, as well as non-roster invites Chad Kuhl and Trevor Willams. However, one pitcher in particular that should attract attention will be non-roster invite Steven Brault. In January of 2015, the Pirates ... Read More
Pirates set minor league coaching assignments for 2016
The Pittsburgh Pirates finalized coaching assignments for their farm teams for the upcoming 2016 season. Manager Dean Treanor returns for his sixth season at the helm of the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. The Indians are coming off a season in which they lost in the Governors' Cup championship to the Columbus Clippers. Treanor will be joined by Butch Wynegar at pitching coach and Stan Kyles will be directing the hitters for the Indians. Former major league All-Star Joey Cora will be ... Read More
Pirates call up Broxton; move Kang to 60-day DL
The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected the contract of outfielder Keon Broxton from their Triple-A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians. The Indians season ended over the weekend with a 3-0 loss to the Columbus Clippers in Game 5 of the International League final. Broxton, 25, hit .256 for the Indians in 88 games after being promoted from Double-A Altoona midseason. He had 80 hits, 42 RBIs and 28 stolen bases in his first Triple-A action. He has played all three outfield positions, with ... Read More
It’s playoff time down on the farm
Four of the Pittsburgh Pirates' seven farm teams have advanced to the minor-league playoffs, which began on Wednesday. The Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, Double-A Altoona Curve, and High-A West Virginia Power got playoff action underway last night as the Low-A West Virginia Black Bears were rained out, and instead will start their road to the championship tonight against the Williamsport Crosscutters. Here's a look at the current playoff matchups for the aforementioned farm ... Read More
Pirates Kingham undergoes Tommy John surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates fans assumed the worst and after a wait of nearly three weeks those fears were confirmed as Nick Kingham underwent Tommy John surgery yesterday in New York. The procedure performed Wednesday by Dr. David Altcheck and expected recovery time is 12-18 months. Kingham's wait came after he was placed on the disabled list by the Indianapolis Indians. Kingham was seeking a second opinion for his injury and after a long wait received the news of a torn UCL. Kingham, the ... Read More
Pirates get bullpen help after extra-inning loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made three roster moves in order to reinforce their bullpen after yesterday’s starting pitcher Jeff Locke lasted just 3.2 innings. Relief pitchers Antonio Bastardo, Rob Scahill, Arquimedes Caminero, Jared Hughes, Tony Watson, Mark Melancon and Radhames Liz all pitched in Friday’s 11-10 extra innings loss to the Chicago Cubs. As a result, the Pirates have selected the contract of RHP Wilfredo Boscan from the Indianapolis Indians. Boscan will wear number 69 and ... Read More
Kingham suffers elbow injury during start
Indianapolis Indians pitcher Nick Kingham left Wednesday's game in the sixth inning with elbow pain. Kingham was making a start against the Rochester Red Wings, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Kingham came into the season ranked as the sixth best prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system by Baseball America. “Kingham was removed from his start today due to discomfort in his right elbow,” the Indianapolis Indians said in a statement released to media. “He is ... Read More