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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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January 11, 2012
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