Cubs' Thompson leads Pitchers of the Week
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ,