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The Pittsburgh Pirates won in extra innings on Opening Day, beating the Miami Marlins by a 6-5 score after a Jared Triolo RBI single in the top of the 12th inning. The Pirates played comeback the entire...
Normally, I do a pre-season analysis, where I fill in my own depth chart and playing time estimates for the upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates season, along with ZiPS projected WAR totals. This year, I'm looking at the...

Brandon Webb looks unlikely

Per Dejan Kovacevic.

Pirates non-tender Milledge, Burres, Veal, Diaz

Per Dejan Kovacevic:

Pirates close to signing Cedeno, Karstens

Per Rob Biertempfel and Dejan Kovacevic:

Pirates made competitive offer to De La Rosa

Per Dejan Kovacevic:

Brandon Webb would consider playing for Pirates

Per Dejan Kovacevic:

Dejan Kovacevic discusses his ROY ballot

As you probably know, Pirates beat writer Dejan Kovacevic has been taking some heat this week for his Rookie of the Year selections. Dejan left Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward off his ballot, voting for Buster Posey, Neil Walker and Jose Tabata instead.

Pirates sign Heredia for $2.6 million

The Pirates have signed top Mexican prospect Luis Heredia for $2.6 million, the highest international bonus in team history.

Lambo injures shoulder

Dejan Kovacevic reports that outfield prospect Andrew Lambo, acquired in the Octavio Dotel trade, has a sprained AC joint in his shoulder.

Former GM Joe L. Brown dies

Dejan Kovacevic reports that Joe L. Brown, Pirates general manager from 1956 to 1976 and briefly in 1985, died yesterday afternoon. He was 91.

Pirates fire Kerrigan, Varsho

The Pirates fired pitching coach Joe Kerrigan and bench coach Gary Varsho this morning. Ray Searage will replace Kerrigan and Jeff Banister will replace Varsho.

Doumit returns from DL

The Pirates activated Ryan Doumit from the disabled list today. Erik Kratz was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to make room for him on the roster.

Bucs claim Resop, Park

The Pirates have claimed right-handed pitchers Chris Resop and Chan Ho Park off waivers in an attempt to bolster a depleted bullpen. Steven Jackson was designated for assignment and Steve Pearce was placed on the 60-day disabled list to make room on the 40-man roster.