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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: Various “Best of 2019” Lists

First of all, I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year tonight! We're about to start on a new year and a...

First Pitch: The Approach in 2020 as 2020 Approaches

We're two days away from a new year and a new decade. I've been doing an annual article  each year around this time, along...

First Pitch: The Latest Starling Marte Trade Rumors

The Starling Marte trade rumors have moved slow this offseason. Teams have been reported to be interested in Marte, with the most frequent team...

First Pitch: Who Are Your Free Agent Targets?

The week after Christmas is always a slow one around MLB. There might be some moves to report on, but that would be unexpected. There's...

First Pitch: A Different Type of Top Ten List

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us here at Pirates Prospects! Today I decided to go a different route with First Pitch, going...

First Pitch: Needing to Get to a Winning Team

There was only one quote presented yesterday in the comments, relating to Ben Cherington's plan with the Pirates. That quote was presented by NMR: “There...

First Pitch: Prospect Q&A and A Search For Specific Pirates Quotes

Later today John Dreker will be holding a live Q&A on the 2020 Prospect Guide and the farm system. We'll post the link this...

First Pitch: Site Updates and New Gift Cards For Last-Minute Holiday Gifts

A few site announcements to make today: **I'm launching Pittsburgh Baseball Network in 2020. If you haven't read about it yet, check out the initial...

First Pitch: Steven Brault Wasn’t the Only Two-Way Player the Pirates Were Considering

The Pirates lost Jerrick Suiter last week in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. That means Suiter is gone, as teams...

Williams: Luke Maile and the Crazy Idea of a Four-Man Catching Staff

It would be nice if the Pirates added a catcher who was a better option than Jacob Stallings or Luke Maile. It would also be...

First Pitch: Important Update If You’re Having Issues With Your Site Account

I was working on an article with some thoughts about the catching situation, combined with an off-the-wall idea I had about the future of...

Pirates Reportedly Sign Catcher Luke Maile to MLB Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed catcher Luke Maile to an MLB deal, according to Jon Heyman. Maile was previously with the Blue Jays, and...

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