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Pirates close in on deal for starting pitcher Burnett

It is looking likely that right-hander A.J. Burnett will be in a Pirates uniform when the team opens spring training in Bradenton, Fla.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  1 hour ago

Pirates' division foes lose some punch

The Cardinals' Albert Pujols and the Brewers' Prince Fielder not only changed teams, but both also found new homes in the American League.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  1 day ago

Kovacevic: Take the Pirates' money ... please

This winter has brought a different harsh reality: The Pirates have tried to spend money above their still-too-low projected payroll of $48 million.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  3 days ago

Baseball Hall of Fame to begin drug education program

While adding PEDs to RBIs and ERAs among its interests, the Hall emphasized that its new initiative wasn't tied to former stars such as Barry Bonds up for election.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  4 days ago

Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic tomorrow

Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic will hold his weekly chat with readers about Pittsburgh sports at noon tomorrow.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  4 days ago

Starting pitchers Oswalt, Jackson spurn interest from Pirates

Even a chunk of cash as large as $10 million will not buy the Pirates a top free agent unless that player wants to play in Pittsburgh.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  4 days ago

Former Bucs reliever Beimel signs deal with Rangers

Former Duquesne reliever Joe Beimel went 1-1 with a 5.33 ERA in 35 games with the Pirates last year.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  6 days ago

Pirates manager Hurdle: Alvarez, Presley must perform to keep jobs

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has noted that Pedro Alvarez and Alex Presley "will get the first shot" at their respective positions.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  10 days ago

Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic tomorrow

Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic will hold his weekly chat with readers about Pittsburgh sports at noon tomorrow.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  11 days ago

Pirates sign reliever to minor league deal

Juan Cruz, 33, went 5-0 with a 3.88 ERA in 56 relief outings last season for the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander also has pitched in the majors for the Chicago Cubs, Altana Braves, Oakland A's, Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  11 days ago

Pirates catching prospect Sanchez injured in offseason scuffle

Tony Sanchez, the Pirates' top catcher prospect, again in hot water with the team after sustaining a broken jaw in a bar brawl.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  13 days ago

Pirates to open new bar at PNC Park

As part of a three-year extension of their corporate partnership, Anheuser-Busch and the Pirates this season will open the "Budweiser Bowtie Bar" at PNC Park.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  13 days ago

Leechburg grad Morandini climbing MLB managerial ladder

Mickey Morandini has been promoted as manager for the Philadelphia Phillies' Lakewood, N.J., BlueClaws farm club in the Class A South Atlantic League.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  24 days ago

Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic tomorrow

Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic will hold his weekly chat with readers about Pittsburgh sports at noon tomorrow.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  25 days ago

Pitchers Karstens, Meek come to terms with Pirates

The Pirates locked up right-hander Jeff Karstens and reliever Evan Meek to one-year contracts to avoid salary arbitration.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  26 days ago

Pirates, Karstens agree to one-year deal

The Pirates avoided arbitration with another one of their pitchers today, signing right-hander Jeff Karstens to a one-year, $3.1 million deal.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  26 days ago

Pitchers Morton, Hanrahan sign 1-year contracts with Pirates

The Pirates signed Charlie Morton and Joel Hanrahan to one-year contracts, avoiding salary arbitration with both pitchers.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  27 days ago

Pirates sign Hanrahan to one-year, $4.1M deal

The Pirates today signed closer Joel Hanrahan to a one-year, $4.1-million contract to avoid salary arbitration. The deal also includes up to $50,000 in performance bonuses.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  27 days ago

Hurdle puts emphasis on finishing in 2012

During the Pirates' minicamp last week, manager Clint Hurdle sat down with Tribune-Review beat writer Rob Biertempfel and offered early insight into the upcoming season.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  29 days ago

Relief pitcher Resop, Pirates agree to a one-year deal

Relief pitcher Chris Resop and the Pirates agreed on Friday to a one-year contract, worth $850,000.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  January 13, 2012

Pirates slugger Jones begins prepping for a 'big year'

There were times this offseason when Garrett Jones wondered whether he had played his final game with the Pirates.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  January 13, 2012

Pirates pitcher Morton expects to be ready for Opening Day

Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton, who had surgery in October to repair a torn labrum in his left hip, is working to get ready.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  January 12, 2012

Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic tomorrow

Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic will hold his weekly chat with readers about Pittsburgh sports at noon tomorrow.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  January 11, 2012

Bucs starter Morton expects to be ready by Opening Day

Pirates right-hander Charlie Morton, on the mend from hip surgery, expects to be ready for Opening Day.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  January 11, 2012

P Maholm believes Cubs are ready to win

The Cubs agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees Paul Maholm $4.75 million and should add depth to their starting rotation.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  January 11, 2012
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