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PITTSBURGH — Seth Hernandez showed everyone this season why the Pittsburgh Pirates made him the sixth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, but he still has so much he wants to achieve.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 22

Pirates Have Two Future Stars Who Could Change the Franchise

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have recently seen some great talents emerge from their farm system, and two more names should join the list. The Pirates named their top two minor league award winners: right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez for the Bob Friend Pitcher of the Year and third baseman Murf Gray for the Honus Wagner Player of the Year.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / July 31

Yankees reportedly place two pitchers on trade block

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees have emerged as a team with potential flexibility in their pitching staff.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 29

Latest Seth Hernandez Injury News Puts Rest of Season in Jeopardy

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Seth Hernandez's first season in the minor leagues reportedly could be over. Hernandez, MLB Pipeline's No.

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The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 13

Seth Hernandez Send Message to Pirates After Dominating Futures Game

PHILADELPHIA — The baseball world got to see Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Seth Hernandez on the mound and he didn't disappoint, making his eventual MLB debut even more exciting.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 1

When Seth Hernandez Will Likely Make Pirates MLB Roster

PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best pitching prospects in all of baseball in Seth Hernandez and he earned himself another honor in his young professional career.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / June 30

New Top Pitching Prospect in Updated Top-100

The updated Top 100 prospect rankings are out, and they feature a new top pitching prospect. Left-hander Seth Hernandez of the Pittsburgh Pirates previously held that title, but he dropped to seventh overall.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / June 27

Top Pitching Prospect First to 100 Strikeouts

Last night in Rome, Georgia, at AdventHealth Stadium, the home of the Rome Emporers, baseball’s top pitching prospect took the ball for the Greensboro Grasshoppers.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 27

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Griffin Returns, Skenes Struggles, & Seth Hernandez Wins Again

The Pittsburgh Pirates current record stands at 41-41 after a frustrating home loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Pittsburgh saw an early lead evaporate and a late rally fall short, dropping them back to the .500 mark on the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 22

Pirates Pitching Prospect Keeps Getting Better in 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates may just have the best pitching prospect in baseball and he showed that in his most recent start. Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Seth Hernandez dominated for High-A Greensboro in their 5-1 home defeat over Winston-Salem (Chicago White Sox) on June 21, earning just his second High-A win.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 21

Pirates Prospect Seth Hernandez Already Drawing Comparisons to Cy Young Winner

The top pitching prospect in all of baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Seth Hernandez, dominated in his latest High-A start. And after that performance, the 19-year-old earned some lofty praise from his pitching coach.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 21

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Pirates Lose as Umpires Interfered Late, Seth Hernandez Fans Eight, and More

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 38-39 record and sit fourth in the National League Central. In the last 24 hours, the team narrowly lost 2-1 to the Colorado Rockies.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / May 23

Pittsburgh Pirates Notes: Seth Hernandez Struggles, Gray goes Deep Twice

The Pirates currently hold a 26-25 record and sit 5.5 games back in the National League Central standings. Over the last 24 hours, the team’s defensive errors overshadowed a career-best pitching performance.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 23

Pirates Get Cautionary Sign From Seth Hernandez

PITTSBURGH — Future Pittsburgh Pirates ace Seth Hernandez is one of the most exciting talents in baseball, but isn't quite the perfect pitcher just yet.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 16

Pirates Top Pitching Prospect Excels in High-A Debut

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have some great pitchers in the major leagues, but one player is quickly showing that it won't be too long before he's up there as well.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 15

Pirates Top Prospect Seth Hernandez Dazzles in First High-A Start

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Seth Hernandez recently became the top-ranked minor leaguer in the organization's farm system—and he showed exactly why he's so highly touted in his first High-A start.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / May 13

Minor League Transactions: Seth Hernandez, Shelton & Rodriguez Promoted

When the Pirates picked Seth Hernandez in the first round in July, Pittsburgh selected an elite high school arm who had a strong, fleshed-out arsenal and premium velocity.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 12

Three Obstacles Pirates' Seth Hernandez Will Face in Greensboro

PITTSBURGH — Seth Hernandez is the top pitching prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates and is already making great strides in 2026. Hernandez earned promotion to High-A Greensboro, following a fantastic showing in his month-and-a-half with Single-A Bradenton to start his professional career.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 11

Pirates' Seth Hernandez Proved He's Ready for Promotion

PITTSBURGH — Seth Hernandez has only just started his professional career, but the Pittsburgh Pirates know the talent they have in him. Hernandez dominated at Single-A Bradenton and the Pirates have rewarded him with his first promotion to High-A Greensboro , less than a month-and-a-half from his first start in the minor leagues.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 10

Seth Hernandez Begins Quick Climb Through Pirates' Farm System After 6 Starts

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly planning on promoting the team's top pitching prospect to the next level in the minors, kickstarting what could be his rapid rise to the big leagues.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / May 1

The Pirates’ Next Ace Is Already Thriving in the Minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2025 MLB Draft looking to answer some important questions regarding how their future core was beginning to develop. While the Pirates have proved repeatedly that they’re capable of developing high-end pitching talent, the same could not be said for their hitting depth outside of Konnor Griffin.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / April 29

Minor League Transactions: AJ Ewing, Riley Quick, Owen Murphy Promoted

The 27th and 28th of April marked the first two days when we saw notable movement across the Minor League Baseball roster landscape. Several prospects off to hot starts received a promotion after the first month of the year, including two former first-rounders: Owen Murphy and Riley Quick.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 16

Can Pirates hurry Seth Hernandez to majors like they did Konnor Griffin?

General manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates have cashed in on — well, dished out for, really — one high school draftee already this season.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / April 16

Double-A notebook: Pirates scouting reports from Opening Week

For those unfamiliar with my background, I’ve been a season ticket holder at the Altoona Curve (the Double-A of the Pittsburgh Pirates) for about nine seasons now, and scouting my favorite prospects up close and personal each season has been a highlight of this experience for me.