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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.

Starling Marte Will Join the Pirates in Houston Tomorrow, Meek Demoted

Per Kristy Robinson on Twitter, the Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to call up outfielder Starling Marte tomorrow. Marte is hitting for a .286/.348/.500 line...

Trade Rumors: Red Sox Outfielders, Chase Headley

Two afternoon trade rumors. **According to Jon Heyman, there is a "strong probability" that the San Diego Padres will deal Chase Headley. Heyman reports that...

Duke Welker Placed on Indianapolis DL

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed right-handed pitcher Duke Welker on the Indianapolis disabled list per a team press release. Welker was placed on the...

Pirates Looking For a Bat, Bidding on Victorino

Following the trade for Wandy Rodriguez, the Pittsburgh Pirates are now going for a hitter. Danny Knobler of CBS Sports reports that the Pirates...

Justin Upton Unlikely to be Traded

Scott Bordow of the Arizona Republic has an update on Justin Upton, noting that it is unlikely the Arizona outfielder will be dealt. Arizona...

First Pitch: Why I Don’t Like the Wandy Rodriguez Trade

I thought a lot about Wandy Rodriguez tonight. I really didn't have any other choice. I was driving down to Florida today, which is a...

First Pitch: Pirates Comparable Prospects For Today’s Trades

Today there were three trades made in baseball, kicking off the trade season. Ryan Dempster, Anibal Sanchez, Omar Infante, and surprisingly, Ichiro Suzuki were...

Prospect Watch: McPherson Strikes Out Eight; Polanco, Curry, Santos Bring the Power

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...

MLB Trade Season Begins With Three Big Deals Around the League

Typically the week leading up to the July 31st trade deadline sees the most trades. Usually you see a few deals spread out during...

Padres Asking Pirates For a Significant Package of Prospects For Headley

Buster Olney of ESPN reports that the San Diego Padres are asking the Pittsburgh Pirates for a significant package of prospects for Chase Headley....

Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Trade Deadline Preview

The 2012 MLB Trade Deadline is a little over a week away. For the second year in a row, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be...

Prospect Watch: Marte Hits 12th Homer, Grossman Has Four Hit Day

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...

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