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Jamey Carroll has joined the Pirates organization as a Special Assistant to the Baseball Operations staff. A 12-year Major League veteran, Carroll was a member of Washington’s spring training roster last year. He began his big league career with Montreal in 2002 and made his last appearance in the Majors with Kansas City in 2013. […]

Major League spring training camp. The 25-year-old Boscan spent the entire 2014 season in the Boston farm system and posted a 3.66 ERA in 22 combined appearances (five starts) between Triple-A Pawtucket and Double-A Portland. Originally signed by Texas as a non-drafted free agent on 7/10/06, the Venezuelan native has split time between the starting […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates today signed the following minor league free agents, which includes an invitation to big league camp. Gorkys Hernandez (OF) – Hit a combined .280 (78-for-279) with 19 doubles, 27 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 40 runs scored in 75 games in 2014 between Triple-A Omaha, Triple-A Charlotte and Tigres de Quintana Roo […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired infielder Sean Rodriguez from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named and cash considerations. The announcement was made by Pirates Executive Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington. To make room for Rodriguez on the 40-man roster, first baseman Gaby Sanchez has been designated for assignment. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with right-handed pitcher A.J. Burnett for the 2015 season. The announcement was made by Pirates Executive Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington. The 37-year-old Burnett posted a 26-21 record and a 3.41 ERA while making 61 starts with the Pirates during his two seasons […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired catcher Francisco Cervelli from the New York Yankees in exchange for left-handed pitcher Justin Wilson. The announcement was made by Executive Vice President, General Manager, Neal Huntington. The 28-year-old Cervelli hit .301 (44-for-146) with two home runs and 13 RBI in 49 games with the Yankees last season. Originally signed […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the team’s 2015 Spring Training schedule and ticket pricing for games at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Florida, the southern home of the Pirates since 1969. The 33-game Florida schedule consists of 15 home games and features the intrasquad “Black and Gold” benefit game on Monday, March 2. The Pirates are […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that Brad Fischer has joined the Major League coaching staff. In addition, outfield-baserunning coach Rick Sofield has moved from coaching first base to third base and Nick Leyva, who serves as the club’s infield coach, will move from the third base coaching box to first base. The announcement was made by […]