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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.

Morning Report: The 2019-20 International Signing Period Begins

The 2019-20 international signing period begins today, with teams able to sign international players using their 2019-20 bonus pools. MLB changed the international system...

Morning Report: Breaking Down Kevin Newman’s Increase in Power

Kevin Newman always ranked high in our prospect rankings in large part to his high floor. He looked like a guaranteed MLB player from...

Morning Report: The Players to Watch in the Lower Levels of the Pirates’ System

One of my favorite things to watch each year is the development of guys on the short-season teams. For the most part you want...

Morning Report: Cody Bolton’s Rise in the Pirates’ System Continues

I wasn't totally convinced that the Pirates were going to promote Cody Bolton to Altoona this year. That has nothing to do with the...

Morning Report: Notes on Draft Signings and What to Watch For In Mitch Keller’s Start

One of the best things about the current draft system is that you don't have to wait around that long for picks to sign....

Morning Report: The Pirates Need to Embrace Their Window

Last week I posted an article looking at how long the Pirates have their roster under control, along with the prospects on the way....

Site Updates: Get Discounted Subscriptions and Gift Certificates For Father’s Day

Father's Day is tomorrow, and if you're looking for a last-minute gift idea, we've got Pirates Prospects subscriptions on sale. You can get 20%...

Williams: The Mistakes That Will Lead to the Pirates Wasting Mitch Keller

When Gerrit Cole arrived in the majors, he didn't use his slider at all in his first two starts. He was throwing almost 80%...

How Long Do the Pirates Have Their Roster Under Control, and What Prospects Are On The Way?

The MLB trade deadline is a little less than two months away, and already the Pirates are starting to get outside interest in players...

Pirates Are Receiving Trade Interest in Melky Cabrera, But Prefer to Trade Corey Dickerson

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that multiple contending teams have been showing interest in Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera. Rosenthal says that the Pirates'...

Morning Report: How Much Do the Pirates Have to Spend on Over-Slot Deals?

If there's one thing I love about the current draft system, it's the speed in which we see picks signing deals after the draft....

Morning Report: Steven Brault Highlights the Real Problem With the Pirates

Yesterday, after Steven Brault's line for the day was complete, I threw out a tweet highlighting how good he has been over the last...

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