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After only spending 48 hours with the Pirates earlier this year, Michael Helman has turned into an offensive catalyst for the Rangers. … [Read more...] about Phantom Pirates player somehow swinging the balance of the AL Wild Card race

Rafael Flores has gotten off to an auspicious start with the Pirates organization, and unranked pitching prospect Brandon Bidois is continuing an impressive streak at Triple-A. … [Read more...] about Pirates Prospect Update: David Bednar trade return heats up, Seth Hernandez, Brandon Bidois

Former Pirates pitcher Andrew Heaney dominated in his first start for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City. … [Read more...] about Andrew Heaney’s return to Dodgers organization matched Pirates fans’ worst fears

Yet another Ben Cherington trade is looking bad from the start for the Pittsburgh Pirates as Sammy Stafura's struggles continue after being acquired for Ke'Bryan Hayes. … [Read more...] about Pirates prospect’s poor performance is making Ke’Bryan Hayes trade look even worse

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Braxton Ashcraft definitely deserves more love from MLB than this in the Rookie of the Year race. … [Read more...] about MLB snubbing Pirates rookie feels like a bad omen for awards season