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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: Wilson is Better in Relief This Year, Better as a Starter Long Term

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced today that they moved Justin Wilson to the bullpen. The move will be a short term deal, as they're not...

Prospect Watch: Another Great Start For Holmes, Allie Hits His Third Homer

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Drew Sutton Outrighted to Indianapolis

Drew Sutton, who was designated for assignment last week at the trade deadline, has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Indianapolis. Because he's still...

First Pitch: Minor League Promotions Could be Limited

The Pirates promoted Kyle McPherson and Brock Holt to Triple-A today -- well, technically the moves aren't official yet, but I'd expect an official...

Prospect Watch: Leroux and Irwin Pitch Well, Big Day of Rehab For Lambo

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

A.J. Burnett Named NL Player of the Week

A.J. Burnett has been named the NL Player of the Week, after throwing two great starts last week. Burnett started with a complete game,...

Kyle McPherson and Brock Holt Promoted to Indianapolis

According to Cory Giger, the Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted right-handed pitcher Kyle McPherson and infielder Brock Holt to Indianapolis. Both players will be making...

Andrew McCutchen Has the Second Most Team Friendly Deal in Baseball

Jeff Passan at Yahoo Sports took a look at the ten most team friendly deals in the game. With the season Andrew McCutchen is...

Jeff Locke and Jameson Taillon Post the Top Pitching Performances of the Week

Below are the top ten pitching Game Scores* in the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system from the last week. The rankings include every pitcher who...

Prospect Notebook: September Callup Candidates

Less than a month from now, on September 1st, Major League Baseball rosters will expand. Teams will be able to call up additional players,...

Prospect Watch: Cole Impacted by Rain Delay, Tabata’s Hitting Streak Reaches Eight

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

First Pitch: Is McKenry Taking Over as the Starting Catcher?

The other day I wrote about Michael McKenry, noting his strong numbers in a small sample size this year, and asking when he would...

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