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Saturday, February 04, 2012

The inaugural event for 15- and 16-year-olds could curb age and name falsifications while protecting players from unscrupulous agents.

Saturday, February 04, 2012

Pitchers and catchers don't report until later this month, and the Pirates are pretty much set with their everyday lineup. Yes, seriously. A team that lost 90 games in 2011, that made precious few waves this offseason, that has a 19-year streak of losing seasons will enter spring training with all but two everyday positions set for 2012. That's according to manager Clint Hurdle, who identified third baseman Pedro Alvarez and left fielder Alex Presley as the exceptions. And even those two will be considered starters unless things change. "They will get the first shot," Hurdle told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Either the Pirates have cause to be confident that essentially the same group of players will dramatically improve, or they could be guilty of...

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Despite the amount of riches falling on other players, the free-agent market has yet to shower anything on Edwin Jackson. Being a reliable 28-year-old workhorse with occasional "really good stuff" apparently doesn't go as far as it used to. While … Continue reading ?

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Dan O'Dowd turned to a collection of graybeards in pursuit of consistency that has eluded the Rockies.

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Every news story that involves my Pittsburgh Pirates or the New York Yankees is just a reminder of how unfair Major League Baseball is. The Yankees are able to pay whatever amount of money they want to acquire the services of anybody they want.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox are likely headed to an arbitration hearing to determine the designated hitter's 2012 salary, according to an ESPN.com report. A hearing isn't scheduled for this week, leaving time to negotiate, the report said, citing a source.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-handed reliever Juan Cruz to a minor league contract and will invite him to spring training. The 33-year-old Cruz went 5-0 with a 3.88 ERA in 56 relief appearances with Tampa Bay last season. He's previously pitched for the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks and the Kansas City Royals.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

As a proud son of the Midwest, I've always wanted to attend a game at Victory Field, the downtown home of the Indianapolis Indians. It's a nice-looking ballpark and it plays home to the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates (so, … Continue reading ?

Saturday, January 28, 2012

With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty to look forward to this season. Will this be the year the Brewers take it to the next level and claim a National League Central championship?

Saturday, January 28, 2012

It was reported back in early January that the Pittsburgh Pirates requested interest in the New York Yankees' A. J. Burnett but nothing came of it. The Pirates should start up talks again because AJ Burnett is a valuable commodity to the Pirates.