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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.

This Singular Approach is One of the Keys For Josh Bell’s Hitting Success in 2019

BRADENTON, Fla. - When the Pirates were searching for a hitting coach, I was only half-joking when I suggested their interview would start with...

How Rick Eckstein and Jacob Cruz Are Bringing a Modern Hitting Philosophy to the Pirates

BRADENTON, Fla. - "The idea is how do we get better? How do we adapt and adopt to the modern philosophy? How do we...

Pirates Q&A: Extension Candidates, Hitting Changes, Roster Upgrades

Here are the final batch of questions from this weekend's Q&A, with a few extension questions, plus a few that I deferred for my...

Elvis Has Left the Outfield

BRADENTON, Fla. - Elvis Escobar and Pablo Reyes sit on opposite corners of the Pirates' locker room in the McKechnie clubhouse in Bradenton. Escobar...

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...

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