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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.

First Pitch: It’s Time to Start Believing

Analysis
Pirates fans have every right to be skeptical. Over the last 20 years they've seen the perfect combination of poor management, bad luck, and...

Prospect Watch: Alen Hanson Hits 14th Homer, Grossman Continues Hot Streak

Prospect Watch
TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Pirates Sign Julio de la Cruz For $700,000

International News
UPDATE 2:45 PM: The Pirates officially announced the move. Rene Gayo's statement on De La Cruz: "We are very excited to have signed Julio Delacruz...

First Pitch: Making a Big Splash With Hamels or Greinke?

Analysis
Ken Rosenthal had an article today talking about how the Pittsburgh Pirates should make a bold move this summer and trade for either Zack...

Prospect Watch: Justin Wilson Out-Pitches Cole and Taillon With Latest Gem

Prospect Watch
TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Pirates Have Six in John Sickels’ Top 120

Analysis
John Sickels of Minor League Ball has released his mid-season top 120 prospect list today, and ranks six Pittsburgh Pirates prospects in the first...

International Signing Period Preview: New Rules Shouldn’t Hurt Pirates

International News
There has been a lot of talk about how the new draft rules hurt the Pittsburgh Pirates, who spent more than any team from...

First Pitch: The International Signing Period Begins

Analysis
The international signing period began at midnight, which means that all teams are eligible to start signing players. It was mostly by coincidence that...

Prospect Notebook: Pirates Successful in the International Market

News and Notes
Since Neal Huntington and company took over in 2008, the Pittsburgh Pirates have upped their amateur spending budgets each year. In the draft, no...

Prospect Watch: Heredia With 5 Shutout Innings; Homers From Marte, Hanson, 7 Others

Prospect Watch
TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

First Pitch: When Will Starling Marte Be Ready?

Analysis
Starling Marte had a huge month of June. The Pittsburgh Pirates' top hitting prospect finished the month with a .325/.385/.558 line in 120 at-bats....

Prospect Watch: Marte Finishes a Strong Month of June With Three More Hits

Prospect Watch
TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...
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