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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.

Mid-Season Sale on Pirates Prospects Books

Earlier this year, Pirates Prospects released two books.  The first book, the 2011 Prospect Guide, covered the farm system, with profiles on every player,...

Josh Bell Notes: Signability, Video

We're going to talk a lot about Josh Bell this summer, as there is only one guarantee in this whole situation: if he does...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 6/9/11

DAILY SUMMARY Top Pitcher: Quinton Miller (7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR) Top Hitter: Calvin Anderson (3-for-4, HR,...

Chris Snyder to the DL, Wyatt Toregas Called Up

As expected, the Pittsburgh Pirates have placed Chris Snyder on the 15-day disabled list, and have purchased the contract of catcher Wyatt Toregas from...

Where Do the New Picks Rank in the System?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to sign a draft pick, and no individual signing is guaranteed.  That's not stopping us from projecting where the...

The Draft Pick Signing Tracker Is Live

One of the biggest features of the site during the draft pick signing period is the Draft Pick Signing Tracker.  The tracker follows how...

Pirates Shuffling Catchers – Toregas Coming Up?

Last night, Chris Snyder went down with a back injury, the same injury that caused him to start the season on the 15-day disabled...

2011 Draft Day Three: Pirates Go Heavy on Bats

On day two of the MLB draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates went heavy on prep players, taking high schoolers with 15 of their first 19...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 6/8/11

DAILY SUMMARY Top Pitcher: Garrett Olson (4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR) Top Hitter: Jeremy Farrell (3-for-4) Home Runs:...

Kyle McPherson Promoted to Altoona

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted right handed pitching prospect Kyle McPherson to Altoona, according to Cory Giger of the Altoona Mirror.  Giger notes that...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Draft Pick Player Pages

The 2011 Major League Baseball Draft concluded today with rounds 31-50.  Throughout the draft, Pirates Prospects was working furiously to get player profiles up...

Rounds 46-50: Pirates Close Out 2011 Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates closed out their 2011 draft by selecting three more position players.  The highlight of rounds 46-50 was 47th round pick Jordan...

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