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Weston Wilson's Huge Night Sends Sounds to Win 

Nashville First Baseman Cracks Two Homers, Drives in Five Runs
July 7, 2021

Weston Wilson hit a pair of home runs and knocked in a season-high five runs to lead the Nashville Sounds to a 9-5 win over the Gwinnett Stripers on Wednesday night at Coolray Field.

Pirates' Kramer undergoes hip surgery

No. 18 prospect expected to miss four to six months, says club
@SamDykstraMiLB
May 20, 2020

While baseball waits to resume, Kevin Kramer's own grand entrance will be delayed even further. The Pirates' No. 18 prospect underwent surgery on his right hip last week, the Pittsburgh organization announced Wednesday. He is expected to miss four to six months of baseball activity, making a 2020 return unlikely.

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

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

Kramer debuts with Pirates Wednesday night

Infielder becomes eighth member of 2015 Power to debut in the bigs
September 6, 2018

CHARLESTON, W.V. (September 6, 2018) - After having his contract selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, September 4, INF Kevin Kramer made his MLB debut with the parent club Wednesday night at PNC Park. Kramer is the 76th former Power player to play in the big leagues.Kramer was used as

MVP Meneses headlines IL All-Stars

August 28, 2018

The International League today announced its Postseason All-Star Team and Award Winners as selected by the circuit's managers, coaches, media, and club representatives. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs, who with the League's best record have already clinched the North Division title, are the first team since Norfolk in 1995 to sweep

Kramer sparks Indians with 5-for-5 night

Pirates No. 7 prospect records second career five-hit game
July 19, 2018

In an up-and-down season for Kevin Kramer, Thursday was a high point.The Pirates' seventh-ranked prospect recorded his second career five-hit game and scored a run to lead Triple-A Indianapolis to a 10-3 victory over Gwinnett at Coolray Field.

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

Toolshed: Kramer ready to regain momentum

No. 9 Pirates prospect looking forward to Arizona after lost time
September 18, 2017

The way Kevin Kramer sees it, he's already had his offseason.The Pirates' No. 9 prospect was enjoying a breakout campaign back in June with Double-A Altoona when he stepped in against Richmond's Andrew Suárez and took a 2-2 fastball squarely on his right hand.

Five Curve players named Eastern League All-Stars

Luplow, Mathisen, Kramer, McRae, DuRapau each earn first all-star selections
June 28, 2017

CURVE, Pa. - Five players have been selected to represent the Altoona Curve at the 2017 Eastern League All-Star Game, the team announced in conjunction with the Eastern League of Professional Baseball on Wednesday. The game will take place at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester, N.H. on July 12. 

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 13

Bucs' Kramer homers twice; Johnson shows no ill effects in return
April 14, 2017

Red Sox LHP Brian Johnson, Triple-A Pawtucket: 6 2/3 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 100 pitches, 72 strikes -- This was quite a performance from the No. 11 Red Sox prospect, considering he was a question mark to make the start at all after being

Curve announce 2017 Opening Day roster

Team features ten members of last year's Curve squad and four of the Pirates' top 30 prospects
April 5, 2017

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