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Prospects in the Pirates' 2020 player pool

Bucs balance Major League readiness and development needs
@jtbloss
July 8, 2020

As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an

Keller, Hayes anchor ship for Pirates

Hurler gets big league experience; infielder wins third Gold Glove
December 2, 2019

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.There's plenty of change coming to Pittsburgh, starting at the top with new general manager Ben

Pirates Prospect Primer: Infield of dreams

Bucs looking loaded as Hayes, Cruz, others rise through system
March 28, 2019

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 2019 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Ke'Bryan Hayes, 3BA

Bucs' Hayes earns Spring Training invite

Pirates No. 2 prospect won Gold Glove in All-Star season
January 5, 2019

After a strong showing in all phases of his game in 2018, Ke'Bryan Hayes is ready for the next challenge. At least, the Pirates believe he is.The Bucs' second-ranked prospect will be joining the big club for Spring Training in Bradenton, Florida, as one of 13 non-roster invitees, the team announced

Hayes stands tall in stacked Pirates infield

No. 48 prospect honored for brilliance on both sides of the ball
December 3, 2018

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.Click here to locate your favorite club.The Pirates' decision to be buyers at the 2018 trade deadline cost them a hefty

Eastern League playoff preview

Biggio, Bichette lead Cats vs. Thunder; Ducks take on Curve
September 4, 2018

No stranger to the postseason, Trenton has made the most of its trips by reaching the Eastern League Finals in seven of the last 11 seasons. In capturing the Eastern Division for the second straight year, they are three wins away from yet another appearance.Looking to thwart the charging Thunder

Curve announce 2018 team awards

Craig named MVP, Vieaux selected as Pitcher of the Year to headline this year's awards
August 30, 2018

CURVE, Pa. - Will Craig was named Most Valuable Player and Cam Vieaux was tabbed as the Pitcher of the Year as the Altoona Curve announced their 2018 team awards on Thursday night in a pregame ceremony before their final home game of the 2018 regular season at Peoples Natural

2018 Eastern League All-Star Team Announced

August 23, 2018

The Eastern League of Professional Baseball is pleased to announce the selections for the 2018 Eastern League All-Star Team as voted on by respective Eastern League managers and coaches and media personnel.

2018 Eastern League All-Star Team Announced

August 23, 2018

The Eastern League of Professional Baseball is pleased to announce the selections for the 2018 Eastern League All-Star Team as voted on by respective Eastern League managers and coaches and media personnel.

Craig, Hayes named Eastern League Season-Ending All-Stars

Corner infielders represent Altoona on end-of-year all-star list
August 23, 2018

CURVE, Pa. - Altoona Curve first baseman Will Craig and third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes have been selected as Eastern League End-of-Season All-Stars, the league announced on Thursday afternoon.

Rodriguez, Craig blast way to All-Star win

Giants outfielder hits key homer; Bucs prospect wins in 'extras'
July 11, 2018

TRENTON, N.J. -- A night after competing in Home Run Derby, Luigi Rodriguez and Will Craig produced the long balls that really counted.Rodriguez smacked a go-ahead solo shot in the eighth inning to secure BUSH'S® All-Star MVP honors. And when the Eastern League All-Star Classic ended in a 4-4 tie, Craig

Triple-A, Eastern sluggers set for HR derbies

League leaders ready to flex muscle as part of All-Star festivities
July 6, 2018

Fans in Columbus and Trenton better make sure their gloves are oiled, laced up and ready to go.Derby season arrives next week for the Triple-A and Eastern leagues, and each circuit has announced its list of participants for their respective home run competitions. The Triple-A showcase will take place in

Craig selected to participate in Eastern League Home Run Derby

Curve first baseman has career-best 12 homers this season
July 3, 2018

CURVE, Pa. - Altoona Curve first baseman Will Craig has been selected to participate in the 2018 Case's Pork Roll Home Run Derby on Tuesday, July 10 in Trenton, the league announced on Tuesday.

Four Curve players selected for Eastern League All-Star Game

Craig, Hayes, Hearn and Keselica to represent Altoona in Trenton on July 11
June 29, 2018

CURVE, Pa. - Four players have been chosen to represent the Altoona Curve in the 2018 Eastern League All-Star Game, the team announced in conjunction with the Eastern League of Professional Baseball on Friday. The game will take place on Wednesday, July 11 at ARM & HAMMER Park in Trenton,

Craig powers his way to Player of the Week

No. 17 Pirates prospect batted .522 with five homers in six games
June 18, 2018

Will Craig displayed a solid power stroke in his college days at Wake Forest, so he had a feeling it was only a matter of time before it showed up at the professional level. Last week the No. 17 Pirates prospect put that power potential front and center. Craig smashed

Craig and Zeuch Win Weekly Awards

June 18, 2018

PORTLAND, ME - The Eastern League is pleased to announce the winners of the Eastern League Player of the Week Award and Eastern League Pitcher of the Week Award for the period of June 11th through June 17th.

Craig named Eastern League Player of the Week

Curve first baseman slugs five homers in six games to grab E.L. honor
June 18, 2018

CURVE, Pa. - Altoona Curve first baseman Will Craig has been named the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of June 11-17, the league announced on Monday, after he slugged five homers over six games.

Bucs' Craig homers in third straight, nearly cycles

Altoona first baseman hits ninth homer, plates pair in Double-A road win
June 14, 2018

Will Craig's hot hitting this week has won him some friends."Whenever I'm going good, they're gonna be cheering me," he laughed. "It's been a really good bonding experience."Craig connected again on Thursday, sending a fourth inning pitch from Binghamton starter Marcos Molina out to left field for his ninth homer

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 10

Acuña collects first two Stripers hits; Quantrill finds control
April 11, 2018

Theme of the dayYouth served: It was a good night to be a youngster in Minor League Baseball. No. 2 Nationals prospectJuan Soto, still only 19 in his second season with Class A Hagerstown, enjoyed a career performance, going 3-for-3 with a homer, double and six RBIs. Padres prospect Eguy Rosario

Pirates Prospect Primer: Keller's time to shine

Right-hander knocking on the door after another stellar season
March 30, 2018

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 2018 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Mitch Keller, RHPNo

Watch: Pirates first-rounders reflect on Draft

Hayes, Tucker and Craig recall the day they became pro ballplayers
June 12, 2017

For most American, Canadian and Puerto Rican players, a professional baseball career starts with the First-Year Player Draft. It's an unusual experience -- these young men have spent much of their lives preparing for a job interview with an unknown employer. For first-round picks, the Draft brings instant fame, money

Craig sparks Marauders with career night

Pirates No. 7 prospect's three-run double highlights five-RBI game
April 26, 2017

Will Craig has learned from his Class A Advanced Bradenton teammates not to focus too much on his numbers, which is why a lack of early-season run production didn't bother him one bit."Every year, it's a new step and a new level, especially with me going from Short Season to