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Pirates' Henry Davis Learns How Pitchers Think
An important part of Davis' development behind the plate in 2022 was learning how to quickly get on the same page as his pitchers, including in a second language.
Luis Ortiz's Giant Strides Could Lead To Pirates' Rotation
The 24-year-old power pitcher made tremendous strides optimizing his fastball and getting results in 2022. Now Ortiz eyes a rotation spot in Pittsburgh.
Malcom Nuñez Enters The Pirates' First Base Picture
The Pirates imported a host of first base options this winter, but Triple-A slugger Malcom Nuñez will have a chance to enter the mix later this season after a breakout 2022 in the Cardinals' system.
Timing Is Everything For The Pirates' Jared Triolo
Jared Triolo made key developments offensively and defensively in 2022 that enhance his future MLB outlook.
Pirates Help Nick Gonzales Get His Swing On Track
Nick Gonzales has quick hands and hand-eye coordination to become an elite hitter. The Pirates helped him get the most out of his swing late in his Double-A season.
Blake Sabol Hits His Way Into Pirates' Plans
Brian Sabol worked hard to improve his defensive work at catcher and also his selective aggression at the plate. It paid off with a big season.
Endy Rodriguez: Pirates 2022 Minor League Player Of The Year
With an outstanding season on both sides of the ball, Endy Rodriguez has placed himself among the game's elite prospects and in the Pirates' plans at catcher.
National League Central: August Prospect Notebook
A Cubs 19-year-old shortstop played his way to High-A with his all-around play, headlining a batch of organization reports from our NL Central correspondents.
National League Central Prospect Notebook For May
Our National League Central correspondents deliver one prospect report per organization, headlined by a Cardinals righthander who showed up to camp this spring throwing 100 mph.
Pirates' Maikol Escotto Flashes Promise
The 19-year-old shortstop has made significant strides in spring training.