Rafael Escalante

Breakdown: Rule 5 recap, who was added and who was lost?

A closer look at the players the Pirates added in the Rule 5, and that they lost.

Dec 7, 2023 •

Morning Rundown: Johan Oviedo has Tommy John, Travis MacGregor signs with Angels, Rule 5 results

The Rule 5 draft took place on Wednesday, plus news on Johan Oviedo and a former prospect.

Dec 7, 2023 •

Which catcher did the best at controlling the run game?

A look at the defensive work of the catchers in the Pirates system.

Nov 24, 2023 •

Pirates State of the System 2023: Catchers

A look at the catcher position inside the Pirates minor league system

Oct 11, 2023 •

Pirates 2023 Minor League Recaps: FCL Pirates

Quite a few upside players.

Sep 20, 2023 •

The Pirates' Low-Level Minor League Catchers Are Making Progress -- Part Two

A logjam in the FCL

Aug 2, 2023 •

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