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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.

Examining the Pirates’ Catching Depth

BRADENTON, Fla. - Elias Diaz is still out with an undisclosed illness, which has now put him in question for the Opening Day roster....

Cole Tucker’s AFL Success and His Path to the Starting Shortstop Job in Pittsburgh

BRADENTON, Fla. - Cole Tucker is in big league camp with the Pirates, but don't expect him to make the Opening Day roster. The Pirates...

Williams: To Improve Their Relationship With Fans, the Pirates Should Consider Making Excuses

BRADENTON, Fla. - I've always had a problem with the word "excuses." It's the negative connotation that the word carries, and the negative suggestion that...

Pirates Q&A: Roster Scenarios, Prospect Questions, Free Agent Additions During Spring Training

I've been doing part one of the move to Raleigh over the last two days, with a drive back down to Bradenton tomorrow to...

Bob Nutting Discusses Payroll, Attendance, and Public Perception of the Pirates

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pirates are coming off a year where they went 82-79. They acquired Chris Archer and Keone Kela at the deadline,...

“There’s no question that tightening the bracket would absolutely help teams like the Pirates”

BRADENTON, Fla. - Bob Nutting's annual press conference in Spring Training happened to come one day after Manny Machado signed with the Padres. I'm...

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...

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