The Pittsburgh Pirates’ top two prospects, Bubba Chandler and Termarr Johnson, have been selected to participate in the 2024 Futures Game. Chandler, 21, is a right-handed starting pitcher who ranks as the Pirates’ No. 1 prospect (No. 52 MLB). Second baseman Johnson, 20, is the Pirates’ No. 2 prospect (No. 77 MLB) and first-round pick in the 2022 June Amateur Draft. Top Two … [Read more...] about Pirates Participants in 2024 Futures Game Announced
Analysis: As Pirates Activate Catcher from IL, GM’s Comments Disappoint
On Sunday, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were encouraged by the return of Joey Bart, if not general manager Ben Cherington’s comments. Bart, a right-handed hitting catcher who had been the San Francisco Giants’ No. 1 pick (second overall) in the 2018 June Amateur Draft, had been on the injured list with an injured thumb. A surprising in-season trade acquisition, Bart has been the … [Read more...] about Analysis: As Pirates Activate Catcher from IL, GM’s Comments Disappoint
Pirates Shake Up Their Catcher Position
The Pittsburgh Pirates shifted around the catchers on their roster on Sunday, activating Joey Bart from the injured list and optioning Jason Delay to Triple-A Indianapolis. Bart went on the 10-day IL on May 28 with a thumb injury, but ended up missing a month. Delay was optioned after receiving little playing time at the major league level. We have activated C Joey Bart from … [Read more...] about Pirates Shake Up Their Catcher Position
Pirates Midseason Report Card: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
aAs of Friday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates are at the season’s midpoint. Thus, it’s time for their midseason report card. It’s a time-honored sportswriter tradition whereby we who couldn’t hit a major league curveball to save our lives get to evaluate the top athletes in their profession for the sake of a few clicks until we think of something else. Pirates Midseason Report … [Read more...] about Pirates Midseason Report Card: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Pirates Should Keep Former Top Draft Pick in Minors for More Development
On Wednesday, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis upon coming off the injured list. The No. 1 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft has been a disappointment this season. Thus far, he’s hit just .153/.267/.235, one home run, five RBI, and a 47 OPS+. Once his rehab assignment is up, he should remain in Indianapolis. Before joining the … [Read more...] about Pirates Should Keep Former Top Draft Pick in Minors for More Development