Altoona Curve

Pirates' prospect Matt Fraizer makes hard contact against LHP Joe Rock on May 28, 2023

Pirates Prospect Watch: Multi-Homer Game for Hilson, Johnson Also Goes Deep

Pirates’ farm clubs picked up a pair of wins on Wednesday, with P.J. Hilson recording a multi-homer game for the second time in the past week....

Pirates' prospect Matt Gorski rounds third base while playing for the Altoona Curve during the 2023 season.

Pirates Prospects5 months ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Matt Gorski Hits Two Bombs

Pirates’ minor league affiliates managed just one win on Tuesday, with Triple-A Indianapolis the lone bright spot. The Indians were the only affiliate to pick up...

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Termarr Johnson bats during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Pirates Prospects5 months ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Termarr Johnson Finding His Groove

Pirates’ minor league affiliates picked up three wins on Sunday, with 2022 fourth overall pick Termarr Johnson notching three base hits to give himself five over...

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler

Pirates Prospects5 months ago

Pirates’ Prospect Bubba Chandler Placed on Injured List

The Altoona Curve placed right-handed pitcher and No. 3 Pirates’ prospect Bubba Chandler on the 7-day Injured List due to forearm tightness, Pirates’ Senior Vice President...

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis hits in the batting cage during a baseball spring training workout Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Pirates Prospects5 months ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Matt Gorski Flirts With Cycle

Pirates’ minor league affiliates won just one of five games on Saturday, with their struggles playing out in whack-a-mole fashion. When their pitchers excelled, they couldn’t...

Pirates Prospects5 months ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Bubba Chandler Pulled After Two Outs

Pirates’ minor league affiliates went 0-3 on Friday, with the Altoona Curve suffering the worst news of all as right-hander Bubba Chandler, MLB Pipeline’s No. 67...

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer (52) against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 20, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Pirates Transactions5 months ago

Pirates Make Pair of Minor League Transactions

The Pirates made two minor league transactions on Thursday afternoon, granting left-handed pitcher and former San Diego Padres’ first round pick Eric Lauer his unconditional release...

Pittsburgh Pirates' Henry Davis adjusts his helmet between pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Pittsburgh, Friday, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates Prospects5 months ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: P.J. Hilson Clubs Two Homers

Pirates’ minor league affiliates enjoyed an almost perfect Thursday, picking up five wins in six games as they finally managed to sneak a pair of makeup...

2022 Pirates first round pick Termarr Johnson takes a swing.

Pirates Prospects5 months ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: J.P. Massey Works Bounce-Back Start

Pirates’ minor league affiliates played three games on Tuesday, managing just one win as the Bradenton Marauders’ double digit winning streak came to an end. Triple-A...

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft throws during a baseball spring training workout Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Pirates Prospects5 months ago

Pirates Prospect Watch: Braxton Ashcraft Shoves For Altoona

Pirates’ minor league affiliates played three games on Tuesday, picking up two wins and seeing a step in the right direction for a pair of pitchers....