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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: A Quick Look at The State of the Pirates’ Farm System

The Pirates announced their Minor League Pitcher and Player of the Year yesterday, giving the awards to James Marvel and Mason Martin, respectively. These...

Pirates Name James Marvel and Mason Martin Their Minor League Pitcher and Player of the Year

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced their minor league Pitcher and Player of the Year awards, giving the honors to James Marvel and Mason Martin,...

First Pitch: The Best Upside Prospects in the Lower Levels of the Pirates’ System

John Dreker posted our Greensboro top ten yesterday, which has been one of the strongest prospect groups so far out of all of the...

Pirates Activate Corban Joseph and Chris Stratton, Call Up Jake Elmore

The Pirates have made a series of moves heading into today's game with the Mariners. Infielder Corban Joseph, who was just claimed from the Giants,...

Felipe Vazquez Arrested on Child Solicitation Charges

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez has been arrested on child solicitation charges, according to an announcement by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The...

First Pitch: How Would You Expand and Realign MLB?

Over the weekend I dusted off my copy of Out of the Park Baseball 20 and decided to start up an expansion team. There...

Pirates Claim Infielder Corban Joseph

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed infielder Corban Joseph from the San Francisco Giants. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Pirates have transferred...

First Pitch: Tanking

Tanking has been a controversial subject in Major League Baseball. On one hand, it's a situation where teams are not trying to win, all...

First Pitch: Five Pirates to Watch Over the Final Two Weeks

The Pirates have a habit of acting like they're still realistically in the race for the playoffs until they're officially out of it. That...

First Pitch: Getting Back to that Old Saturday Routine

I got my start in sports writing covering football. Specifically, covering the gambling side of football and fantasy football in the NFL. I had been...

First Pitch: The Pirates Have an Easy Fix For One of Their Development Issues

Today I'm going to highlight Bill Brink's article in the Post-Gazette about the Pirates' pitching plan and what they need to do going forward....

Williams: The Pirates Still Have the Makings of a Good Pitching Staff in 2020

The Pirates have the makings of a good rotation in 2020. I know that sounds crazy, considering how horrible the current season has been. The...

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