Pirates sign lefty Tallet to Minor League deal  ...more ?
Pirates sign lefty Tallet to Minor League deal
Roberts broke Bucs' color line admirably  ...more ?
Roberts broke Bucs' color line admirably
Bucs happy to see Pujols, Prince exit NL stage  ...more ?
Bucs happy to see Pujols, Prince exit NL stage
Bucs ink veteran reliever Cruz to Minors deal  ...more ?
Bucs ink veteran reliever Cruz to Minors deal
Report: Pirates' Sanchez part of October scuffle  ...more ?
Report: Pirates' Sanchez part of October scuffle
Around the Horn: Pirates starting rotation  ...more ?
Around the Horn: Pirates starting rotation
Jones, McGehee seem headed for arbitration  ...more ?
Jones, McGehee seem headed for arbitration
Singer's blog: Change for a Nickel  ...more ?
Singer's blog: Change for a Nickel
Inbox: Why did Bucs tab Bedard, not Maholm?  ...more ?
Inbox: Why did Bucs tab Bedard, not Maholm?
Taillon leads Bucs prospects among Top 100  ...more ?
Taillon leads Bucs prospects among Top 100
Around the Horn: Pirates outfielders  ...more ?
Around the Horn: Pirates outfielders
Marte No. 7 on list of top OF prospects  ...more ?
Marte No. 7 on list of top OF prospects
Dickerson No. 9 on list of top 1B prospects  ...more ?
Dickerson No. 9 on list of top 1B prospects
Morse to represent Pirates on 'Baseball IQ'  ...more ?
Morse to represent Pirates on 'Baseball IQ'
Around the Horn: Catchers  ...more ?
Around the Horn: Catchers
Pirates announce postgame concert lineup  ...more ?
Pirates announce postgame concert lineup
Karstens, Meek agree to one-year contracts  ...more ?
Karstens, Meek agree to one-year contracts
Top pick Cole among six invited to spring camp  ...more ?
Top pick Cole among six invited to spring camp
Hanrahan, Morton get deals to avoid arbitration  ...more ?
Hanrahan, Morton get deals to avoid arbitration
Two Bucs rank among top 10 RHP prospects  ...more ?
Two Bucs rank among top 10 RHP prospects


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New showcase for top Dominican and Venezuelan prospects brings structure and order to scouting (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
The inaugural event for 15- and 16-year-olds could curb age and name falsifications while protecting players from unscrupulous agents.
Pirates Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?

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...

#ejaxtobucs: Fans use Twitter to unsuccessfully ask Edwin Jackson to sign with the Pirates (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
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 ?
Colorado GM tries a classic Rockies approach (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
Dan O'Dowd turned to a collection of graybeards in pursuit of consistency that has eluded the Rockies.
Pirates Summer Schedule Shows the Big Market Teams Have Advantage Once Again: Fan's Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
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.
MLB Roundup: Ortiz likely headed to arbitration, Lannan and Nats go head to head (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
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.
Pirates sign RHP Juan Cruz to minor league deal (AP)  ...more ?
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.
The NFL transforms the Pirates? minor-league field into a giant beach for Super Bowl week (Video) (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
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 ?
Jays president Beeston applies some pressure (The Canadian Press)  ...more ?
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos was in the hotseat at the team's annual State of the Franchise on Monday night.
Brewers' Morgan to lace up skates with Sharks (The Canadian Press)  ...more ?
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Nyjer Morgan is getting back to his hockey roots.
Mark Cuban explains why his Dodgers bid failed (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
MarkCubanSaveTheDodgers.com was left with a useless domain name and an overrun of extra T-shirts when it was reported over the weekend that Mark Cuban had not survived the first round of bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Monday, everyone's ? Continue reading ?
MLB 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
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?
The Pittsburgh Pirates Should Trade for New York's AJ Burnett?: Fan's Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
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.
Brewers brace for Braun ruling after losing Prince (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
Having already bid adieu to Prince Fielder, Milwaukee will next learn when NL MVP Ryan Braun will play his first game.
MLB Roundup: Yanks' A-Rod expects DH rotation (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
Alex Rodriguez is excited about the prospect of playing with newly acquired pitcher Michael Pineda -- and looks forward to doing so at third base more than as a designated hitter. In an interview with ESPNdeportes, Rodriguez lauded the New York Yankees' new, young pitcher while...
Astros sign C Snyder to 1-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
The Houston Astros signed catcher Chris Snyder to a one-year deal, with a mutual option for another season, the team announced Friday. Snyder played most of his eight seasons for the Arizona Diamondbacks, before getting sent to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2010.
Spring Training 2012: Hotels in Bradenton, Florida (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
Are you planning on getting a hotel in Bradenton, Fla., to watch some spring training baseball? The Pittsburgh Pirates play their spring training games in Bradenton at McKechnie Field. Ticket prices for the games range from $10 to $18.
Astros agree to contract with catcher Chris Snyder (PA SportsTicker)  ...more ?
Free agent catcher Chris Snyder has agreed to a one-year contract with the Houston Astros, a deal that includes a 2013 mutual option.
Pirates reach deals with RHPs Karstens, Meek (AP)  ...more ?
Jeff Karstens and the Pittsburgh Pirates have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $3.1 million, one-year contract. The 29-year-old right-hander went 9-9 with a 3.38 ERA in 2011, posting career highs in wins, strikeouts (72) and innings (162 1-3). The deal Tuesday gives him a raise from $1.15 million.
Ryan Ludwick joining the Reds (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
Outfielder Ryan Ludwick played 38 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates last season after being traded from the San Diego Padres. Now he's moving on again. According to Fox Sports, Ludwick has signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds with ? Continue reading ?