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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.

Williams: The Biggest Rule For the MLB Draft? Ignore the Rounds

Yesterday morning we heard that Gunnar Hoglund, the 36th overall pick, was at Pirate City on Monday, before being drafted. With day two of...

Here’s Why the Pirates Overloaded on College Players on Day Two of the 2018 MLB Draft

The Pirates had eight picks on day two of the 2018 MLB draft. They used all eight picks to take players from the college...

Williams: A Rough Guide to How the New Draft Picks Fit in the Pirates’ Future

It wasn't long ago that Pirates fans were looking ahead to a Dream Outfield of Andrew McCutchen, Starling Marte, and Gregory Polanco. That future...

The Pirates Took a Familiar Approach to Start the 2018 Draft

Coming into the 2018 draft, the expectation was that the Pirates would take a prep player with their first pick, with many projecting them...

Travis Swaggerty Discusses Being Drafted by the Pirates and His Transition to a First Round Pick

After being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the tenth overall pick in the 2018 draft, outfielder Travis Swaggerty recalled a moment from his...

Site Updates: Follow the Pirates’ Draft With a Discounted Subscription; Monthly Plans Are Back

The MLB draft has always been the biggest event for this site. That seems like a pretty obvious thing for a site called Pirates...

Morning Report: The Pirates Might Be Adding a New Prep Pitching Prospect Tonight

The MLB draft takes place over the next three days, with the event kicking off tonight. The Pirates have the tenth overall pick, and...

Morning Report: The Pirates Have Some Super Two Situations Brewing

I try to leave Super Two out of my personal analysis of when a player is ready. That's difficult when you cover a small...

Morning Report: Is There a Slider Revolution Happening in Pittsburgh?

There was a time in the minors where Jameson Taillon was challenged to throw three changeups per inning. It's not a productive strategy for...

Video and a Live Recap of Jung Ho Kang’s Return

BRADENTON, Fla. - It had been almost one year and eight months since Jung Ho Kang played his last official game in the United...

Eduardo Vera is the Pirates Prospects Pitcher of the Month for May

Eduardo Vera made just nine starts in Bradenton this year, including four during the month of May, before getting a promotion to Altoona. In...

Williams: The Pirates Have a Big Opportunity to Add a Lot of Young Talent This Year

A year ago, the Pirates took some big steps to add young talent to their system. They had the 12th pick in the draft,...

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