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Author: Tim Williams

Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

Where Did the Pirates Exceed and Fall Short of Projections in 2018?

Every year I take a look at the ZiPS projections for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and apply the WAR totals from those simulations to my...

Williams: The Pirates Are Winners Again, But There’s More That Could Be Celebrated in 2019

There was a time not long ago when an 82 win season for the Pirates would have been cause for celebration. Times have changed. It's...

JT Brubaker is the Pirates Prospects 2018 Minor League Pitcher of the Year

The choice for the best pitcher in the Pirates' minor league system this year was an easy one to make. That's not just because...

Kevin Kramer is the Pirates Prospects 2018 Minor League Player of the Year

The Pirates announced their Minor League Player of the Year last week, naming Ke'Bryan Hayes their 2018 recipient. While Hayes was close in our...

Live Discussion: Pirates at Cubs, 8:05 PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates (80-76) are facing the Chicago Cubs (91-66) in the third game of a four-game series at Wrigley Field this week. In...

Edgar Santana Will Have Tommy John Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana will have Tommy John surgery, Todd Tomczyk announced to reporters today, including Adam Berry of MLB.com. The surgery will...

A Month After the Trade Deadline, the Pirates Acquired Chris Archer

A pitcher with a 2.70 ERA, a 3.19 xFIP, and a 36:9 K/BB ratio over 30 innings of work. That's definitely what you would...

What Do the Late Season Injuries Mean For the Pirates in 2019?

A week ago it was announced that Gregory Polanco would have shoulder surgery, putting him out for 7-9 months, which meant he would return...

Pirates Name Ke’Bryan Hayes Player of the Year, JT Brubaker Pitcher of the Year

The Pirates have announced that Ke'Bryan Hayes is their 2018 Minor League Player of the Year, and JT Brubaker is their 2018 Minor League...

Williams: How Would a Winning Season Impact the Perception of the Pirates?

Unless a miracle happens, the Pirates aren't making the playoffs this year. However, their recent surge has them in good position to finish the...

Williams: The Best and Worst Pirates Short-Season Prospect Performances

Over the last two weeks I've been recapping the best and worst performers from the 2018 Pirates minor league season. I started by looking...

Site Updates: The Status of Pirates Prospects Being Under Construction

Pirates Prospects has been free for a few weeks now. That will be changing soon. A few months ago, I gave an update about how...

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