Title at the bottom says Prime 9 because weh I originally submitted it, I only had nine topics, last minute I actually added two more, but had already submitted and it generated the link for it. Probably a way to change it, but, ehhh
01.10.2025 17:50 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Prime 9: Recapping the Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 season
My final thoughts on the Pirates 2025 season
New BoD: My season recap of the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates presented as our weekly 10 Observations feature. I talk about Paul Skenes' Cy Young season, the other young arms, the offensive woes, plus much more. Read it all here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/prime-9-re...
01.10.2025 17:49 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
Probable pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates system for 8/26:
AAA: Nick Dombkowski
AA: Wilber Dotel
A+: Connor Wietgrefe
A: Reinold Navarro
26.08.2025 21:20 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Pirates' Bridge League Observations: Andres Silvera, Dariel Francia, Raymond Mola
Some looks at the Bridge League for the Pirates with a potential look at some recent draft picks.
The Bridge League down at the Complex is in full swing, and I was able to take in a Pirates' game. Here are my observations/standout players from the game, which included Raymond Mola, two deep sleeper prospects to watch in 2026, and 2025 draft picks, maybe? bucsondeck.substack.com/p/pirates-br...
10.08.2025 21:58 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Pittsburgh Pirates trade Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds
Hayes heads to Reds for prospect and reliever
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a trade, sending Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a reliever and prospect. Read more on the trade here on Bucs on Deck:
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30.07.2025 19:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
10 Observations: Final draft thoughts, FCL outfielders, Tony Blanco Jr.
Look around the system over the past week
New BoD: Our latest 10 Observations feature is out, with a final look at the 2025 MLB Draft for the Pirates, plus thoughts on Tony Blanco Jr., Reinold Navarro's fastball, and two FCL outfielders. Read more on the Pittsburgh Pirates organization here:
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21.07.2025 21:09 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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18.07.2025 20:21 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Shalin Polanco learning new mindset from failure
Polanco growing and learning from rough experiences
The 2024 season was tough for Shalin Polanco, who repeated Single-A Bradenton. This offseason, he did some looking inwards and came to the realization he needed to approach the game differently mentally. Read more on the still just 21-year-old Polanco
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18.07.2025 20:20 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
MLB Draft 2025: Pirates swing for the fences looking for tools, upside
Deep dive on the Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 draft class
New BoD: The Pittsburgh Pirates took a giant swing and gambled on upside and tools. With the crapshoot that is the draft, you can't really ask for much more. My final look at the 2025 MLB Draft for the Pirates here:
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16.07.2025 15:22 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
MLB Draft 2025: Pirates go college heavy in day two
Pirates draft eight college hitters on day two of the draft
New BoD: I recap day two of the 2025 MLB Draft for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who go college hitter heavy, with a mix of a couple of intriguing prep arms. Read up on each pick the Pirates made on day two here:
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15.07.2025 14:34 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Bucs on Deck: Pittsburgh Pirates Top 30 Midseason Update
Top 30 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization
New BoD: The Pittsburgh Pirates made four selections on Day One of the MLB Draft. I break down each pick and then my overall thoughts on the new prospects in the Pirates' system:
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14.07.2025 12:07 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Bucs on Deck 2025 Draft Preview
Complete look at the 2025 MLB Draft
New BoD: It's Draft day! Today, we have a complete breakdown, including where you can watch, what the mocks are saying, staff picks, and a recap on all our draft content, all in one place. Check it out before the Pittsburgh Pirates pick at 1.6
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13.07.2025 15:23 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
MLB Draft 2025: Pitchers to watch outside the first round
Intriguing 2025 draft eligible pitchers
New BoD: Continuing our draft coverage, we take a look at nearly 20 pitchers that should fall outside the first round that could fit in with the Pirates. Dug deep to find some late-round intriguing names, plus some prep names to target. Read more here
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11.07.2025 16:05 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Decided to keep running the 30% off yearly subscriptions through the draft so now you get access to our top 30 midseason update, but also this and all other draft-related content, player features, and video breakdowns
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10.07.2025 22:16 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
MLB Draft 2025: Who will be available for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Exploring the options at the sixth overall pick for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 2025 MLB draft is close, and I take a look at some of the options that the Pittsburgh Pirates have while making the sixth overall pick on Sunday. I break down eight potential names plus my own 'big board' for the Pirates' first pick this year. bucsondeck.substack.com/p/mlb-draft-...
10.07.2025 14:22 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
Jesus Castillo gaining confidence after making swing change
Castillo went from switch-hitting to only hitting right-handed going into 2025
New BoD: Jesus Castillo made a drastic change at the plate this year, he went from a switch hitter to just hitting right handed. That's allowed him to gain confidence, which has led to some late-game success at the plate. Read more on Castillo here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/jesus-cast...
04.07.2025 18:18 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Good time to say that we are still running a special on Bucs on Deck. Get a 30% discount on a yearly subscription when you become a paid member.
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03.07.2025 23:19 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
'Professional at-bats' paved way to quick rise to Altoona for Duce Gourson
Ninth-round pick in 2024 becomes first from class to reach Double-A
Duce Gourson was the Pirates' 9th-round pick in the 2024 draft. He was the first from that class to reach Greensboro, and then also the first to reach Altoona this season. He did that due to his consistent 'professional at-bats.' Read more on the UCLA product bucsondeck.substack.com/p/profession...
03.07.2025 23:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
Bucs on Deck: Pittsburgh Pirates Top 30 Midseason Update
Top 30 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization
We did our midseason update on the Top 30 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates system on Bucs on Deck. The article has full scouting reports plus updates on the 2025 season for each player. Get a 30% discount on a yearly subscription when you sign up today bucsondeck.substack.com/p/bucs-on-de...
27.06.2025 18:40 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Probably pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for 6/21 (according to the MiLB app).
AAA: Sean Sullivan
AA: Blake Townsend
A+: Antwone Kelly
A: Victor Cabreja
21.06.2025 18:51 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Probable pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for 6/11 (according to the MiLB app)
AAA - Bubba Chandler
AA - Wilber Dotel
A+ - Khristian Curtis
A - Matt Ager
11.06.2025 14:26 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Minor-league top performers: Griffin has strong final week in Bradenton
Griffin has strong week before promotion to Greensboro
Our weekly top-performers in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system for last week are out, and Konnor Griffin closed out his time in Bradenton with a strong performance. Who else played well? Find out here bucsondeck.substack.com/p/minor-leag...
10.06.2025 17:50 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Probable pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for 6/10 (according to the MiLB app)
AAA: Carmen Mlodzinski
AA: Blake Townsend
A+: Antwone Kelly
A: Victor Cabreja
10.06.2025 17:45 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Antwone Kelly is listed as the starter today so if thatβs the case it should be him again on Sunday
10.06.2025 16:08 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Probable pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for 6/6 (according to the MiLB app)
AAA: Hunter Barco
AA: Cy Nielson
A+: Connor Wietgrefe
A: Peyton Stumbo
06.06.2025 17:12 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Pacers take 2-0 series lead with 114-109 road win!
Tyrese Haliburton: 14 PTS, 11 AST
Myles Turner: 16 PTS, 3 REB, 2 BLK
Game 3 at Indiana: Sun, 5/25 at 8:00pm/et on TNT.
24.05.2025 03:26 β π 1029 π 100 π¬ 58 π 33
Konnor Griffin flashes strength, hitting prowess in opposite field home run
Griffin breaks down April 30 opposite field home run
At the end of April, Konnor Griffin hit an impressive opposite-field home run off a breaking ball. While I was in Bradenton, I talked to him about it and his approach at the plate. Read more here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/konnor-gri...
23.05.2025 16:25 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Probable pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for 5/22:
AAA: Thomas Harrington
AAA: TBD
AA: Alessandro Ercolani
A+: Antwone Kelly
A: Clevari Tejada
22.05.2025 20:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Offseason adjustments paying off for Javier Rivas
Javier Rivas has been one of the highlights in Pirates' system early in 2025
New BoD: One of the hottest names in the Pirates system right now is shortstop Javier Rivas. I had a chance to talk to him while in Greensboro, and he broke down why one little change at the plate is paying off big time. Read more on Rivas here: bucsondeck.substack.com/p/offseason-...
22.05.2025 19:59 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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21.05.2025 16:42 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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