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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.

Injury Updates: Gregory Polanco Still in 7-9 Month Window, Kang BSOHL, Other Pirates Notes

BRADENTON, Fla. - Gregory Polanco was given a seven to nine month return window after his shoulder surgery last year, which would have him...

Bob Nutting on Minor League Pay and Conditions: “There’s some real work that needs to be done”

BRADENTON, Fla. - Bob Nutting met with the media today in his annual press conference at Pirate City. A lot of the questions were...

The Pirates Are Doubling the Size of Their Dominican Academy

BRADENTON, Fla. - Almost exactly ten years ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates opened their academy in the Dominican Republic. Today, Pirates' owner Bob Nutting revealed...

Pirates Void the Contract of Roberto Gomez

The Pittsburgh Pirates have voided the contract of right-handed pitcher Roberto Gomez, the team announced today. The decision was made due to concerns that...

From Million Dollar Arm to the WWE: Catching Up With Former Pirates prospect Rinku Singh

BRADENTON, Fla. - Rinku Singh might be one of the best stories in my time covering the Pirates. The country of India isn't known...

Pirates Sign Right-Handed Pitcher Rookie Davis to a Minor League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-handed pitcher Rookie Davis to a minor league deal with an invite to MLB Spring Training. Davis previously pitched for...

Pirates Q&A: Player Extensions, Future Roster Issues, Outfield Prospects

Here is part two of this weekend's Q&A, focusing on the business of baseball topics, extensions, and future roster issues for the Pirates. Business Questions Bill...

Pirates Q&A: MLB Intervention Chances, Early Spring Training Observations

I spend my days during the season asking questions. This week I did so many interviews that I've got hours of stuff to transcribe,...

Do the Pirates Have a Potential Impact Player at Third Base in Ke’Bryan Hayes?

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pirates appear to have an open competition at third base this spring between Colin Moran and Jung Ho Kang. Moran...

The Pirates Look Like They’re Ready to Adapt to the “Modern Philosophy” of Hitting

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pirates believe they can contend for the playoffs this year with a team that's strength is largely built on good...

Things to Do in Bradenton During Spring Training 2019

For this year's "Things to do in Bradenton" article, I thought I'd take a different approach. I've been coming down to Spring Training since...

“Good pitching beats good hitting. We have good pitching.”

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pirates believe they can be a contender this year. That's not a surprise. It's exactly what you expect to hear...

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