| More

    Archive for the ‘Pirates’ category

    Cole in the majors? Not yet.

    January 17th, 2013

    The former first-round pick is going to big league training camp, but will open the season at Triple-A.

    Four file for arbitration

    January 16th, 2013

    It’s a good bet most, if not all, will reach contract terms before an arby hearing is necessary.

    Chris Leroux wants to be a starter. The Pirates have him penciled in as a reliever.

    Suddenly, it seems the Pirates might not pick up the veteran lefty, after all.

    The right-hander has recovered from a shoulder injury which caused him to make an early departure from winter ball.

    My Hall of Fame ballot

    January 8th, 2013

    Barry Bonds was the best Pirates player I ever saw. But …

    After his star faded with the Dodgers, De Jesus hopes to latch on as a utility guy with the Pirates.

    Minicamp under way

    January 7th, 2013

    ABout three dozen players will work out this week at Pirate City.

    Minor league managers set

    January 4th, 2013

    The Pirates line up their affiliate clubs’ skippers.

    Liriano deal nearly done

    December 21st, 2012

    Another lefty for the rotation.