It's time for another monthly prospect report over at Bucs on Deck. Which players are on the rise? Who are reestablishing themselves after a rough start to the year? Plus, the Player of the Month, system trends, and who to watch in June. All of that here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/bucs-on-de...

The Dominican Summer League begins tomorrow. Read my preview at Bucs on Deck, looking at some of the notable pitchers to watch in 2026 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. bucsondeck.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...

I talked to Bradenton Marauders' manager Gera Alvarez about catcher Edgleen Perez, who not only has been providing solid defense but also emerging with the bat. Read my story on the young backstop here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/edgleen-pe...

Murf Gray is off to a fantastic start to his pro career. I talked to him while I was in Bradenton about his offseason work and goals for 2026. Read my story here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/get-better...

Here's my in-depth recap of my trip to Bradenton last week. Notes and brief write-ups of over 20 players that I had a chance to watch over the course of a week. bucsondeck.substack.com/p/bradenton-...

NEWS: Pirates to promote infielders Johan De Los Santos and Darell Morel to Low-A Bradenton. Both began the year with the FCL Pirates and were off to great starts. They’ll both make their Bradenton debuts this weekend.

My lastest LIVE report from Bradenton. I have looks at Reinold Navarro, Murf Gray, Dariel Francia, Darell Morel, Hyun Seung Lee all here today at Bucs on Deck: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/live-repor...

Lineup in Bradenton tonight

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The first live report of my Bradenton trip. Drove to North Port to watch the Pirates/Braves FCL game, and I wasn't disappointed. Darell Morel shines. Johan De Los Santos and Bralyn Brazoban homer, plus McLane Moody makes his pro debut. Video and analysis here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/live-repor...

Today’s probables in the Pirates’ system. There’s a doubleheader in Indianapolis today, but still TBD for the game 2 starter.

The top performers from today’s games in the Pirates’ system. Darell Morel is having quite the start to the FCL season. Seth Hernandez had a very Seth Hernandez start Ivan Brethowr finished a single sort of the cycle Murf Gray hit another home run

Today’s probable pitchers in the Pirates’ organization. It’s Seth Hernandez day, for those who celebrate Also have Khristian Curtis on the mound for the Altoona Curve.

Minor league transactions: OF PJ Hilson sent to Altoona UT Jesus Castillo to 7day IL C Samuel Escudero to Indianapolis RHP Gavin Adams to 7day IL RHP Pitterson Rosa to 7day IL

According to the transaction log INF Jayden Kim RHP Cesar Aquino Have been assigned to the Bradenton Marauders RHP Mike Walsh also beginning a rehab stint there too

According to the transaction log, RHP David Matoma was assigned to the FCL Pirates today Matoma, 20, has a 12.46 ERA with 14 walks and 9 strikeouts in 8.2 IP this year with the Bradenton Marauders

New: The Florida Complex League is here! Today (as the Pirates’ start their season) I go over some of the top names to watch this year over at Pirate City. From the big names, to the sleepers, I got you covered! bucsondeck.substack.com/p/fcl-previe...

Top performers in the Pirates’ system from today’s games Lots of multi hit days down in Bradenton. Easton Carmichael and Jared Jones (the hitter) also with good games at the plate

Some really good pitching tonight in the Pirates system Connor Wietgrefe 5 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 6 K Camron Keshock 5 IP, 2 H, BB, 5 K Jeter Martinez 5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

We are virtually a month into the minor league season, so I took an in-depth look at the Pirates' system to date. Who are the standouts? WHY are they performing well? What's next? That and some system trends I've noticed all over at Bucs on Deck. bucsondeck.substack.com/p/bucs-on-de...

The top performers in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ system for today’s games

Today’s probables in the Pirates system. Doubleheader in Greensboro. TBD listed for game two but Cabreja was scheduled yesterday.

Today’s top performers from the Pittsburgh Pirates organization

Today’s probables in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization. Antwone Kelly was listed as the Indianapolis starter, now it’s Chris Devenski. So that’ll be something to monitor

Another night of minor league baseball in the books. Here’s a look at the top performers in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization

Today’s probables in the Pirates’ system. Hunter Barco gets first AAA start.

Today’s probables in the Pirates system (according to the MiLB app) Jose Urquidy is now scheduled for AAA. Jeter Martinez has been the Tuesday starter, so imagine he’s going again.

The top performers in the Pirates’ system for today’s games

Today's probables in the Pirates' system: AAA: Noah Davis AA: Khristian Curtis A+: Bryan Mena A: Levi Sterling

The top performers in the Pirates’ system for today’s games:

New Podcast: Today I talked about Bubba Chandler's start along with his apparent revamped arsenal and how it played. Also, I talk Seth Hernandez, Murf Gray, and more minor league action from around the Pirates' system bucsondeck.substack.com/p/bubba-chan...

Today’s probable pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization: AAA: Wilber Dotel AA: Dominic Perachi A+: Carlson Reed A: Reinold Navarro

Probable pitchers for today’s (4/17) game in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization AAA: Thomas Harrington AA: Po-Yu Chen A+: Connor Oliver A: Seth Hernandez

"Effort never sleeps" Wyatt Sanford discusses his first pro season, what he learned, how he prepared for 2026, and what type of player he is when everything is clicking. Read more on one of the hottest hitting prospects in the system right now: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/effort-nev...

Today’s probable pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for 4/16: AAA: Antwone Kelly AA: Peyton Stumbo A+: Cameron Keshock A: Zander Mueth

Wyatt Sanford finetuned his set up at the plate this season. He's more 'narrow' now and using a leg 'hang' as opposed to a toe tap. I talked to him about those changes and what he was hoping to accomplish with them over at Bucs on Deck: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/wyatt-sanf...

The probable pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates system for today’s (4/14) games AAA: Noah Davis AA: Khristian Curtis A+: Victor Cabreja A: Jeter Martinez Jeter Martinez is the only one not on the MiLB app, but he pitched last Tuesday.

New BoD: I spent last week in Greensboro, watching the Grasshoppers - The Pirates' High-A affiliate - play. Here are my key takeaways, including some of the players that stood out. bucsondeck.substack.com/p/greensboro...

Organizational probable starters for the Pittsburgh Pirates in today’s (4/11) games, according to the MiLB app AAA: Thomas Harrington AA: Po-Yu Chen A+: Hung-Leng Chang A: TBD

My live report from Greensboro, including my first look at righty Cameron Keshock, the big 6'7" pitcher out of Samford. Plus more info on Shalin Polanco, Junior Flores, and Tony Blanco Jr. bucsondeck.substack.com/p/live-repor...

New BoD: The Pittsburgh Pirates took both games of their split-squad doubleheader on Sunday. Here are my takeaways/observations from both games, including an Esmerlyn Valdez grand slam and Konnor Griffin starting at shortstop bucsondeck.substack.com/p/spring-tak...

The Pittsburgh Pirates won their spring training opener on Saturday, 8-2, against the Baltimore Orioles. I wrote some of my takeaways from the opener, including notes on Matt Ager, Joey Bart, Wilber Dotel, and more. bucsondeck.substack.com/p/spring-tak...

Who are some of the names to watch in the Pirates' system that should be making the transition to the States? I take a look at a few names, including one that showed similar under-the-hood data to Edward Florentino. Read more here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/potential-...

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It's here. The Bucs on Deck 2026 Top Prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Who are the top prospects in the system? I break down nearly 40 players in the system with video, scouting reports, and outlooks. Read it all here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/bucs-on-de...

New BoD: Tomorrow, Bucs on Deck will release its 2026 top prospect in the Pirates' system list. Today, we take a look at some under-the-radar guys that didn't make the list, but could at some point in the season. My sleeper picks for 2026 here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/murphy-pir...

Starting up a Fantasy Baseball League over on ESPN. Nothing too fancy. Been running one the last couple of years, mostly with followers and subscribers of the site. If anyone is interested, let me know, I can set them up with an invite

New BoD: I did a deep dive into the 2025 season for Termarr Johnson. Check out Bucs on Deck to read up on one of the Pittsburgh Pirates' top hitting prospects. bucsondeck.substack.com/p/video-brea...

How does the Pirates' rotation stack up against the rest of the NL Central? Using 2025 fWAR and FanGraph's Steamer Projections, I take a look at that today over on the site. bucsondeck.substack.com/p/how-the-nl...

My latest on @BaseballAmerica on Pirates' minor leaguer Duce Gourson. It took him just 61 games to reach AA, and after a brief adjustment period, finished strong. Read more on an underrated bat in the system. www.baseballamerica.com/stories/pira...