Altoona Curve
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1.7K6Courtesy of StepOutside.orgMarvel added to taxi squad, to start Sunday
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 4:19 PM September 7, 2019The Pirates have added James Marvel to the taxi squad and expect him to start Sunday vs. the Cardinals at PNC Park.
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1.8K13Courtesy of StepOutside.orgCurve alumni react to Ryan’s firing
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 6:28 PM September 3, 2019As previously reported by Dejan Kovacevic and Jarrod Prugar, the Pirates have relieved Michael Ryan of his managerial duties for Class-AA Altoona Monday. Many of his former pupils in the Pirates’ clubhouse...
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9.9K177Courtesy of StepOutside.orgSources: Ryan fired in Altoona over ‘culture’
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM September 3, 2019Sources tell DKPittsburghSports.com Michael Ryan has been dismissed as manager of the Altoona Curve after a successful run.
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2.3K15Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Mears ‘ecstatic’ for Arizona ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM September 3, 2019Nick Mears has been in pro baseball a little more than a year but already has risen to Double-A and will spend coming weeks in the Arizona Fall League.
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1.7K8Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Escobar’s career changeup ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM August 27, 2019Elvis Escobar was a minor-league outfield prospect until he got a chance to show his 94-mph heat in a mop-up pitching opportunity
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2.2K20Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Pope on the rise ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:02 AM August 20, 2019Brett Pope’s slow start at Altoona didn’t last and now he’s one of the Curve’s most consistent hitters.
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2.9K13Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Cruz taking no shortcuts ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM August 13, 2019Extraordinary height and an impressive skill set make Oneil Cruz an attention-getting prospect in the Pirates' system.
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2.0K5Courtesy of StepOutside.orgCervelli in Altoona: First steps in return
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 11:11 PM August 11, 2019Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli took the first steps on what he hopes is a return to the major leagues
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1.7K7Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Love of game fuels Nunnally ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM August 6, 2019Curve hitting coach Jon Nunnally has lived baseball's highs and lows, but his love of the game keeps him going.
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1.5K1Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Bolton finds learning Curve ☕️
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:02 AM July 30, 2019Altoona right-handier Cody Bolton is a top prospect who finally savored the taste of victory.
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1.4K1Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Waddell home again as starter ☕️
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:02 AM July 23, 2019A starting pitcher's routine is Brandon Waddell's comfort zone and his path to resume climbing through the Pirates' system.
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1.7K5Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Prep key for reliever Cederlind ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:05 AM July 16, 2019ALTOONA, Pa. — For relievers, there’s a different mindset and aspect to preparation they must follow to have success when they toe the rubber. It’s been that mindset and preparation...
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2.7K5Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Clutch from Down Under ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:01 AM July 9, 2019When Altoona infielder Robbie Glendinning steps to the plate with runners in scoring position, there's a likely chance he'll bring them home.
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3.6K4Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Opportunity knocks for Ngoepe ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:05 AM July 2, 2019ALTOONA, Pa. — Before donning a Curve jersey for the first time in four years, Gift Ngoepe made history as the first African-born player to make it to the major...
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1.5K4Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Eckelman recovers after Class AAA cameo ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:05 AM June 25, 2019ALTOONA, Pa. — The mental game of Minor League Baseball is often overlooked when looking at prospects at even the highest of levels. The rigors of life on the road...
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Altoona Watch: Coaching rewarding for Ryan ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:03 AM June 18, 2019ALTOONA, Pa. — This year’s edition of the Altoona Curve doesn’t quite feature a multitude of top prospects. In fact, their best prospect might just be the guy in charge...
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2.1K8Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Oliva upbeat despite struggle ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:05 AM June 11, 2019ALTOONA, Pa. — A simple glance at anything regarding Altoona Curve outfielder Jared Oliva and you’ll see he’s the highest ranked prospect, ranked No. 19 according to Baseball America, donning a...
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1.8K1Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAltoona Watch: Tolman’s grind paying off ☕
in Altoona, Pa.POSTED: 12:04 AM June 4, 2019It's been a wild ride for Altoona Curve infielder Mitchell Tolman to get back to Altoona and play for the organization he helped catapult to an Eastern League Championship in...