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Morning Rundown: Spring Training preview, Pirates sign Blake Townsend
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Morning Rundown: Spring Training preview, Pirates sign Blake Townsend

Podcast looks at prospects in major league camp, storylines and Pirates make minor league signing

In our latest podcast episode, we discuss some of the prospects that will be a part of major league camp for the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s an intriguing group of names, even if most don’t have a shot at breaking camp with the major league team.

We then shift to the major league side of things and go over some players/storylines we are watching this Spring.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Australian left-handed pitcher Blake Townsend to a minor-league contract. He finished the 2024 season with the Pirates after being released by the Seattle Mariners.

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The 23-year-old Townsend posted a 2.35 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 28.1 innings pitched in 2024. He struggled with his control, walking 19 and hitting another 12 batters.

In five games with the Altoona Curve, he struck out six over nine innings.

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Townsend posted a 0.60 ERA in 15 innings while pitching for Adelaide in the Australian Baseball League this offseason.



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