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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.

First Pitch: Tanking

Tanking has been a controversial subject in Major League Baseball. On one hand, it's a situation where teams are not trying to win, all...

First Pitch: Five Pirates to Watch Over the Final Two Weeks

The Pirates have a habit of acting like they're still realistically in the race for the playoffs until they're officially out of it. That...

First Pitch: Getting Back to that Old Saturday Routine

I got my start in sports writing covering football. Specifically, covering the gambling side of football and fantasy football in the NFL. I had been...

First Pitch: The Pirates Have an Easy Fix For One of Their Development Issues

Today I'm going to highlight Bill Brink's article in the Post-Gazette about the Pirates' pitching plan and what they need to do going forward....

Williams: The Pirates Still Have the Makings of a Good Pitching Staff in 2020

The Pirates have the makings of a good rotation in 2020. I know that sounds crazy, considering how horrible the current season has been. The...

First Pitch: The Patient Approach to Calling For Someone to Be Fired

I don't think I'm ever going to be the first person to call on someone to be fired. I generally am going to give...

First Pitch: The Pirates Need a Change in Their Clubhouse

What is happening inside the Pirates' clubhouse this year? I can't remember a season that had so many team-issued suspensions and fines to the players,...

First Pitch: Football and Analytics and Why Did the Steelers Kick a Field Goal?

Before I started this site, writing about baseball was only part of my job. My main focus was on the NFL, college football, and...

First Pitch: Back and Different Than Before

Let's call this a rehab assignment. I've had migraines for as long as I can remember. I used to get them as a kid, kept...

Williams: The Pirates’ Attendance Problems Reflect MLB Problems

The Pirates have gotten some local attention for their attendance numbers this week against the Marlins. Their three game series drew just under 28,000...

Pirates Fire Altoona Manager Michael Ryan

The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired Altoona Curve manager Michael Ryan, according to Cory Giger. https://twitter.com/CoryGiger/status/1168937022964273153 Ryan joined the Altoona Curve as their manager in 2017, following...

Morning Report: What’s Next For Pirates Minor League Coverage

The Pirates saw their minor league season end yesterday with Morgantown being eliminated from the playoffs. That means that today is the final Morning...

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