Ex-Bucs CEO sells shares in team
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:50:00 EDT)
Former Pirates chief executive operator Kevin McClatchy announced on Wednesday that he has sold his remaining shares in the team and will therefore be stepping down from the organization's board of directors.

Coonelly fields Bucs fans' questions
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:30:00 EDT)
Pirates team president Frank Coonelly participated in a chat with fans on pirates.com on Wednesday.

Bucs' list of invitees grows longer
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:46:00 EDT)
The Pirates' list of non-roster Spring Training invitees has grown to 12, as the club announced Tuesday that infielders Pedro Lopez and Anderson Machado have agreed to Minor League contracts with the team that include invitations to big league camp.

Bucs' search for final pieces continues
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EDT)
With a right-handed-hitting outfielder and a veteran starter still on GM Neal Huntington's wish list, the Bucs may not be done retooling the roster for '09.

Pirates return intact in 2009
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
The Pirates have yet to fill the holes in their roster that they hoped to in the offseason, and will enter 2009 with basically the same team as they had in '08.

Snell to pitch for Puerto Rico in Classic
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:40:00 EDT)
The Puerto Rican national team announced Pirates right-hander Ian Snell will pitch for the team in the upcoming World Baseball Classic tournament.

Bell's determination leads to Hall ballot
(Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Jay Bell never thought he would play 18 seasons in the big leagues. Instead, he finds himself on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time.

Pitching woes negate Bucs' strong bats
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The Pirates' offense was effective in 2008, but pitching woes kept Pittsburgh in last place. However, the team made several investments in the future.

Coonelly enjoys family time at holidays
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Since arriving in Pittsburgh just more than a year ago, Pirates president Frank Coonelly has had little time to escape from the rigors of running the organization. This is the one time of the year, however, when Coonelly gets a brief escape from the baseball realm to head out of town and simply spend time with family.

Bucs looking for right-handed bat
(Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:11:00 EDT)
As things stand now, it appears that any big splash the Pirates decide to make in the free-agent market will be to acquire a right-handed-hitting outfielder, not a veteran starter.

Mailbag: Mulling moves in '09
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:18:00 EDT)
Beat reporter Jenifer Langosch attempts to shed some light on some burning questions regarding offseason moves in the final Pirates mailbag of '08.

Bucs ink Doumit to three-year deal
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:58:00 EDT)
Catcher Ryan Doumit and th Pirates agreed Monday to a three-year, $11.5 million contract that includes a club option that could make the deal worth $26.5 million over five seasons.

Pirates sign six to Minors deals
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:33:00 EDT)
The Pirates on Monday signed six players to Minor League contracts with big league Spring Training invites.

Pirates saddened by Ellis' passing
(Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:10:00 EDT)
Members of the Pirates organization fondly remembered colorful pitcher Dock Ellis, who passed away at age 63 on Friday, as a unique teammate, talented ballplayer and good friend.

Eccentric pitcher Ellis dies at 63
(Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EDT)
Dock Philip Ellis, whose rich pitching talents were obscured by his role as a controversial and colorful leader of the eccentric fringe of '70s baseball, is dead at 63. ESPN.com reported the former right-hander's death in California on Friday from a liver ailment, confirming the news with Ellis' former agent, Tom Reich.

Bucs release Caravan schedule
(Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:11:00 EDT)
The Pirates on Friday announced the schedule for the 2009 Winter Caravan, which will take the club through four states over two weeks in January.

Pirates name Minor League staffs
(Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:31:00 EDT)
The Pirates revealed their coaching staffs for their Minor League affiliates on Friday, with Frank Kremblas being named manager at Triple-A Indianapolis.

Neverett new play-by-play man
(Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:35:00 EDT)
Having broadcasted sporting events for more than 20 years, Tim Neverett's career came full circle on Thursday when he was named the Pirates' new play-by-plan man.

Doumit close to signing extension
(Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:30:00 EDT)
The Pittsburgh Pirates appear to be on the verge of signing catcher Ryan Doumit to a multiyear extension. Negotiations for a similar deal with outfielder Nate McLouth, however, have broken down.

Pirates on lookout for bullpen help
(Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EDT)
They won't be the highest profile of names, but there are a number of relievers that Pirates general manager Neal Huntington continues to pursue as he looks to add to his bullpen options for 2009.

Free-agent market impacting Bucs
(Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:13:00 EDT)
The Pirates have been quiet on the free-agent market since signing Ramon Vazquez. But a couple of pending deals could impact their place in Hot Stove dealings.