The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up their No. 7 prospect, right-handed starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft, from Triple-A Indianapolis. The 25-year-old joined the team in Arizona in time for Monday night’s game against the Diamondbacks. When he appears in a game, it will be his major league debut. Another rookie pitcher, Isaac Mattson, was dispatched to Indy to make room for … [Read more...] about Pirates Call Up No. 7 Prospect Ashcraft to Make MLB Debut
When Will MLB’s Next Stars Arrive? Four Top Prospects’ Call-Up Timelines
The minor leagues are a pressure cooker, where dreams of The Show simmer and occasionally boil over. Right now, four prospects—Roman Anthony, Bubba Chandler, Jac Caglianone, and Kyle Teel—are knocking on the door, their bats and arms screaming, and seemingly ready for a big-league shot. But when will their lifelong dream come true? Through the latest rumors, stats, and thoughts … [Read more...] about When Will MLB’s Next Stars Arrive? Four Top Prospects’ Call-Up Timelines
Pirates Pitcher Jared Jones To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates learned that pitcher Jared Jones needs Tommy John surgery to repair his right elbow. The news was announced on Wednesday’s pregame show on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Given the normal recovery time, Jones will miss the rest of this season as well as all of 2026. On pace to become one of the worst teams in Pirates history with a 16-33 record, they … [Read more...] about Pirates Pitcher Jared Jones To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Report: Pirates Won’t Trade Paul Skenes
According to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, the Pittsburgh Pirates won’t trade pitcher Paul Skenes. It ends a week of speculation that began when ESPN’s Jeff Passan declared on the Pat McAfee Show that the Pirates should deal Skenes immediately. Passan’s rationale was that Skenes “has his most value” and the Pirates will never build a competitive team around him. While … [Read more...] about Report: Pirates Won’t Trade Paul Skenes
Pirates Shuffle Rotation by Calling Up Prospect
The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent starting pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled prospect Mike Burrows. Burrows is scheduled to start Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park in Mlodzinski’s place. The team made the move after Tuesday night’s game and announced the news on Wednesday morning. We have recalled RHP Mike Burrows from … [Read more...] about Pirates Shuffle Rotation by Calling Up Prospect