Pirates outright three off 40-man roster
The Pirates continue to retool the club's 40-man roster, with three more players being removed from it on Friday.


The Pirates continue to retool the club's 40-man roster, with three more players being removed from it on Friday.
Here is Part 4 in a seven-part series that will take an in-depth look at how each of the Pirates' Minor League affiliates fared during the 2009 season.
With the 105th World Series in the books, a wave of players will now begin the process of filing for free agency. None, however, will be coming from Pittsburgh.
Pirates president Frank Coonelly participated in his monthly live online chat with Pirates fans on Wednesday.
In winning the 1979 World Series championship, the Pirates became the third team in Major League history to take the last two games on the road in the Fall Classic. Now the Phillies, with victories in Games 6 and 7 at Yankee Stadium, can become the fourth.
The Pirates acquired infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Jesse Chavez in a move that gave Pittsburgh its second baseman and saved Tampa Bay the cost of declining Iwamura's option.
Will there be additions to the bullpen? Could Garrett Jones hit in the lead-off spot? Beat reporter Jenifer Langosch answers questions in the latest Inbox installment.
Infielder Jemile Weeks of the A's organization and left-hander Donnie Veal of the Pirates were named Arizona Fall League hitter and pitcher of the week on Monday.
The Pirates' Donnie Veal fanned five over four scoreless innings, leading the way in a 6-0 Scorpions win over the Saguaros.
Here is part three in a seven-part series that will take an in-depth look at how each of the Pirates' Minor League affiliates fared during the 2009 season.
The Pirates have filled their final coaching vacancy, naming Minor League infield coordinator Carlos Garcia the team's first-base coach for 2010.
In an effort to give the club another potential bullpen arm to look at for the 2010 season, the Pirates claimed left-hander Justin Thomas off waivers from the Mariners on Thursday.
The Pirates and Reds will be trading high Class A affiliates. The Bucs would purchase the Reds' Florida State League team and move it to Bradenton.
What will happen with the Bucs' catching situation? Why wasn't infield coach Perry Hill retained? Beat reporter Jenifer Langosch answers Bucs fans' questions in the Inbox.
Here is part two in a seven-part series that will take an in-depth look at how each of the Pirates' Minor League affiliates fared during the 2009 season.
A dynamic first season in the big leagues has earned Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen Baseball America's 2009 Major League Rookie of the Year Award.
One week after the season ended, Ross Ohlendorf began an eight-week internship with the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. -- a highly unusual endeavor for a professional baseball player.
To clear room on their 40-man roster, the Pirates outrighted right-handed pitchers Denny Bautista and Craig Hansen to Triple-A on Tuesday. Chris Bootcheck was also removed from team's 40-man roster but informed the Pirates he will declare free agency since his length of Minor League service time allows him to do so.
Will the Pirates try to sign any of their traded players? Are the Bucs likely to add a top starting pitcher? Jenifer Langosch answers these queries and more in the Inbox.
First-base coach and infield instructor Perry Hill, who was credited with helping to improve the Pirates' defense in 2009, has declined the team's offer to return next season.
Here is part one in a seven-part series that will take an in-depth look at how each of the Pirates' Minor League affiliates fared during the 2009 season.
For most young players, the AFL offers the opportunity to get a few more innings or at-bats under the belt against top competition. But for Pirates lefty Donnie Veal, the objective is a bit more defined.
The Pittsburgh chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America announced Wednesday that shortstop Jack Wilson has won the chapter's Chuck Tanner Award, given annually to the Pirates player who is the most cooperative in helping writers carry out their daily work.
Rookie Andrew McCutchen has been named the recipient of Pittsburgh's Roberto Clemente Award, a yearly award given to the Pirates' best player by a vote of local baseball writers.
What positions will the Bucs look to upgrade in the offseason? Can Andrew McCutchen or Garrett Jones win NL Rookie of the Year? Jenifer Langosch answers your Inbox questions.