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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.

Williams: Examining the Regression Candidates in the Pirates’ Rotation

I feel like it's become a tradition on this site to post articles at the end of April which throw cold water on the...

Morning Report: Breaking Down the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Pirates So Far

The Pirates have struggled lately, falling to 12-14, and seeing their playoff chances sink like a stone over the past week. To get a...

Morning Report: Examining the Pirates’ Collapsing Playoff Odds Compared to the Rest of the NL

I don't need to tell you that losing eight games in a row will drastically change your playoff odds in a very bad way....

Pirates Depth Chart: The Outfield Edition

Welcome to "Pirates Depth Chart", a new daily series that reacts to the latest injury for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Every day, at least one...

Morning Report: What Kind of Bullpen Depth Do the Pirates Have Right Now?

Yesterday I wrote about how the Pirates were getting good results from their depth early in the season. You might have noticed a trend...

Morning Report: The Pirates’ Plan Might Not Be Working As Expected, But It’s Working So Far

The MLBPA has a problem. Teams haven't been spending big on free agents, and in some cases are avoiding seemingly productive players altogether. The...

Pirates Place Starling Marte and Erik Gonzalez on the Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed shortstop Erik Gonzalez on the 60-day injured list with a left clavicle fracture, and have placed center fielder Starling Marte...

The Book on Cole Tucker and Bryan Reynolds

When the Pirates call up a top prospect, we typically do an article looking at what to expect from the player right away, along...

The Pirates Are Set to Call Up Cole Tucker and Bryan Reynolds

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly calling up Cole Tucker and Bryan Reynolds today, according to Stephen Nesbitt of The Athletic. https://twitter.com/stephenjnesbitt/status/1119622996296118272 The Pirates have seen a...

Who Goes Down to Indianapolis When Everyone Returns to Pittsburgh?

The Pirates have what seems like half of their roster on the Injured List, including starters Gregory Polanco, Corey Dickerson, and key bench players...

Josh Bell is Showing a Lot of Encouraging Signs at the Plate Early This Year

One of the big bright spots on the team early this season has been the offensive emergence from Josh Bell. At the time of...

Morning Report: What is Working For the Pirates So Far and Where They Need Improvements

The Pirates are almost 10% through the 2019 season, which isn't a lot, but is enough to put some early trends on display. There...

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