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Cubs' Thompson leads Pitchers of the Week

Righty tossed seven perfect frames in latest Myrtle Beach gem
June 18, 2018

Keegan Thompson already had won a Carolina League Pitcher of the Week award this season with one dominant outing. He bettered himself the second time around. The Cubs' No. 18 prospect tossed seven perfect innings last Thursday for Class A Advanced Myrtle Beach en route to Carolina League Pitcher of

Déjà vu all over again for Indy's Kingham

Bucs No. 12 prospect flirts with perfection during scoreless outing
June 14, 2018

The surreal atmosphere was enough to give anyone pause. For Nick Kingham, it was just another day at the office ... with a touch of déjà vu for good measure.Mimicking his Major League debut last month, Pittsburgh's No. 12 prospect retired the first 19 batters of the game and finished

Kingham dazzles in MLB debut on Sunday

2012 Power pitcher takes perfect game through 6.2 innings vs. STL
April 29, 2018

CHARLESTON, W.V. (April 29, 2018) - After beginning 2018 in Triple-A Indianapolis, Nick Kingham was recalled on Sunday to make his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park and turned in a spectacle for his first career outing at the big league level. With his debut behind

A's Dunshee headlines Pitchers of the Week

Oakland right-hander keeps zeros coming in Stockton starts
April 16, 2018

Looking at his career stat line, Parker Dunshee has quite a streak going. He hasn't given up a run since June 24, 2017 -- the day of his professional debut in the Arizona League. That's a stretch of 48 1/3 scoreless innings that includes 38 1/3 frames to end his

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 11

Pirates' Kingham stays dominant; Yanks' Adams bounces back
April 12, 2018

Who strengthened their promotion casePirates RHP Nick Kingham, Triple-A Indianapolis: 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 6 K -- Pittsburgh's surprising 8-3 start has been driven by its league-leading offense -- it's tops in the NL in batting, OBP, slugging and runs scored -- but the pitching staff

Kingham pitches gem, keeps Indians alive

Pirates No. 8 prospect yields four hits in seven scoreless innings
September 8, 2017

Nick Kingham took the mound on Friday with his team's season on the brink. But to him, it was just like any other start.The Pirates' eighth-ranked prospect yielded four hits and three walks while striking out four over seven innings as Indianapolis blanked Durham, 5-0, at Victory Field in Game

Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 21

Varsho homers before, after eclipse; Robles goes inside the park
August 22, 2017

Pirates RHP Nick Kingham, Triple-A Indianapolis: 8 2/3 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 110 pitches, 73 strikes -- The Pirates' No. 9 prospect was just one out from his second nine-inning complete game in his last three outings but was understandably pulled after a season-high

Indy's Kingham goes distance for first time

No. 9 Pittsburgh prospect allows a run on two hits in latest gem
August 10, 2017

After completing eight innings Thursday night, Nick Kingham expected to be met with a handshake and a pat on the back from Triple-A Indianapolis manager Andy Barkett."He wasn't there," Pittsburgh's No. 9 prospect said. "So I went and sat down and thought, 'This thing is mine and I'm going to

Indianapolis' Kingham dominates in shutout

Pirates No. 9 prospect tosses season-high 7 2/3 innings
August 4, 2017

Nick Kingham's ERA climbed to a season-high 5.16 just over two weeks ago. He has been imposing his will on hitters ever since.The Pirates' No. 9 prospect scattered three hits over 7 2/3 innings on Friday as Triple-A Indianapolis blanked Louisville, 1-0, at Louisville Slugger Field. The right-hander walked three

Kingham debuts in style for Marauders

Pirates No. 7 prospect allows one hit over five innings
May 11, 2017

After losing most of two seasons to Tommy John surgery and the opening month of 2017 to an ankle issue, Nick Kingham is glad to be back on a mound again.He proved it with his performance Thursday.Pittsburgh's No. 7 prospect gave up one hit over five innings to help Class A

Pirates Prospect Primer: Meadows waiting

One level away and rising fast, five-tool outfielder on path to MLB
March 29, 2017

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2017 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Austin Meadows ,