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8:39 PM - Mitch Keller (PIT) allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks across 3.1 innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.
3:09 PM - Tommy Pham (PIT) (hip) characterized his early exit from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers as a precautionary move, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. "In the season, I'd play through it," said of his tight left hip. "In the season, I don't miss any time with this. It's just because it's second week of March, spring training. You don't have to push it."
2:38 PM - Tommy Pham (PIT) was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers due to left hip tightness, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:18 AM - Spencer Horwitz (PIT) (wrist) was cleared to begin hitting off a tee Sunday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:45 AM - Adam Frazier (PIT) (back) will start at second base and bat fifth in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
10:48 AM - Joey Bart (PIT) has gone 4-for-11 with two home runs and six RBI in Grapefruit League action.
10:42 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) has gone 3-for-12 with two home runs and three stolen bases across 12 at-bats in Grapefruit League action.
6:13 PM - Adam Frazier (PIT) Derek Shelton said Wednesday that Frazier hasn't played in a spring game since Feb. 26 due to a back injury, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:23 AM - Hunter Stratton (PIT) senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that Stratton (knee) will throw a simulated game Wednesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:20 AM - Spencer Horwitz (PIT) senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Horwitz (wrist) is expected to progress to hitting off a tee by this weekend or early next week, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:18 AM - Johan Oviedo (PIT) (lat/elbow) is scheduled to meet with his surgeon, Dr. Keith Meister, in approximately four weeks before a determination is made regarding whether the pitcher will be ready to resume throwing, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
9:45 AM - Ji Hwan Bae (PIT) (hand) will start in left field and bat leadoff in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.
4:23 PM - Johan Oviedo (PIT) Pirates placed Oviedo (elbow/lat) on the 60-day injured list Monday.
1:30 PM - Justin Lawrence (PIT) Pirates claimed Lawrence off waivers from the Rockies on Monday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
4:37 PM - Ji Hwan Bae (PIT) suffered a hand injury during Sunday's spring game against the Tigers, but manager Derek Shelton downplayed the injury, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:36 AM - Paul Skenes (PIT) allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk while striking out four across three innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game.
4:28 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday that Cruz is being brought along slowly in spring training because he came to camp with an illness, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:41 AM - Tanner Rainey (PIT) has thrown two scoreless innings while striking out four and walking none across two Grapefruit League appearances.
11:01 AM - Jared Jones (PIT) threw five sinkers during his first spring training start Tuesday, Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
9:30 AM - Spencer Horwitz (PIT) (wrist) will begin taking two-handed dry swings later this week, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
3:24 PM - David Bednar (PIT) asked Tuesday by Foul Territory TV whether Bednar was his closer, Pirates manager Derek Shelton said, "we're not ready to say that."
1:22 PM - Paul Skenes (PIT) threw a 45-pitch live batting practice session Monday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
3:00 PM - Carmen Mlodzinski (PIT) said Saturday that he is building volume this spring to become a starter, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
7:12 PM - Andrew Heaney (PIT) agreed to a one-year deal with the Pirates on Thursday that includes $5 million with incentives, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.
12:37 PM - Adam Frazier (PIT) (thumb) took live batting practice against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller during Wednesday's full-squad workout, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:20 AM - Yerry Rodriguez (PIT) is dealing with right elbow discomfort, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:20 AM - Dauri Moreta (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Moreta (elbow) is unlikely to pitch in any Grapefruit League games, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:17 AM - Hunter Stratton (PIT) (knee) is slated to begin a running progression, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:14 AM - Johan Oviedo (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Oviedo (elbow) is in the "live bullpen" phase of his throwing program and has been cleared to make use of his full repertoire, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:03 AM - Spencer Horwitz (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Horwitz had sutures removed from his surgically repaired right wrist earlier this week and remains on track to return to game action in 6-to-8 weeks, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
12:36 PM - Kyle Nicolas (PIT) (side) faced off against Andrew McCutchen during a live batting practice session Tuesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
9:21 AM - Bryan Reynolds (PIT) said Tuesday that he's focusing on being a right fielder rather than potentially seeing some time at first base, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:56 AM - Braxton Ashcraft (PIT) (forearm) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
8:38 PM - Paul Skenes (PIT) has worked on a cutter and sinker this offseason, Noah Hiles of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
6:35 PM - Dauri Moreta (PIT) (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Sunday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:30 PM - Hunter Stratton (PIT) general manager Ben Cherington said Friday that Stratton (knee) still needs to show he can go through running and pitchers' fielding practice before he can be considered part of the competition for a bullpen spot, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:52 AM - Hunter Barco (PIT) (lower body) completed a bullpen session Thursday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:49 AM - Johan Oviedo (PIT) (elbow) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:52 AM - Termarr Johnson (PIT) (foot) was spotted taking grounders at second base during Thursday's spring training workout, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
10:25 AM - Henry Davis (PIT) (hand) was spotted taking batting practice Thursday during the Pirates' second workout of spring training, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:41 AM - Jared Triolo (PIT) general manager Ben Cherington mentioned Wednesday that Triolo is a candidate to play first base while Spencer Horwitz (wrist) is out, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
11:35 AM - DJ Stewart (PIT) general manager Ben Cherington said Wednesday that Stewart will see some action at first base in the wake of the Spencer Horwitz (wrist) injury, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
11:29 AM - Darick Hall (PIT) general manager Ben Cherington said Wednesday that Hall will get additional reps at first base following the injury to Spencer Horwitz, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
11:09 AM - Ke'Bryan Hayes (PIT) (back) was spotted taking part in fielding drills at spring training Wednesday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:58 AM - Bryan Reynolds (PIT) general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday that Reynolds will remain focused on playing the outfield even after the injury to first baseman Spencer Horwitz (wrist), Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
9:19 AM - Spencer Horwitz (PIT) said Wednesday that the surgery he underwent last week was to repair the extensor tendon in his right thumb, John Perrotto of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports. He's expected to face a recovery timeline of 6-to-8 weeks.
5:30 PM - Alika Williams (PIT) cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Indianapolis, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
2:13 PM - Endy Rodriguez (PIT) (elbow) said his swing feels 100 percent as he enters spring training, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
9:18 AM - Tommy Pham (PIT) Pirates signed Pham to a one-year, $4 million contract Thursday, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal of Athletic report.
2:22 PM - Bubba Chandler (PIT) Pirates have extended Chandler an invitation to big-league camp during spring training.
6:24 PM - Alika Williams (PIT) Pirates designated Williams for assignment Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
3:37 PM - Dennis Santana (PIT) lost his arbitration hearing against the Pirates on Saturday and will make $1.4 million in 2025, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
3:08 PM - Johan Oviedo (PIT) (elbow) will be paid $850,000 in 2025 after losing his arbitration hearing to the Pirates, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
10:16 AM - Elvis Alvarado (PIT) Pirates designated Alvarado for assignment Wednesday.
10:59 AM - Adam Frazier (PIT) Pirates signed Frazier to a one-year, $1.525 million contract Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
7:27 PM - Tim Mayza (PIT) signed a major-league contract with the Pirates on Monday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
1:47 PM - Ryder Ryan (PIT) Pirates re-signed Ryan to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
2:03 PM - Chase Shugart (PIT) Pirates acquired Shugart from the Red Sox on Friday in exchange for Matt McShane, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
10:17 PM - Hunter Stratton (PIT) (knee) is expected to be ready to pitch at the start of spring training, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:17 PM - DJ Stewart (PIT) Pirates signed Stewart to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
3:45 PM - Brett de Geus (PIT) Pirates acquired de Geus from the Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
10:34 AM - Burch Smith (PIT) Pirates signed Smith to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.
10:31 AM - Bryce Johnson (PIT) Pirates signed Johnson to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.
1:48 PM - Colin Holderman (PIT) signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Pirates on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
1:26 PM - David Bednar (PIT) Pirates and Bednar avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5.9 million contract Thursday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
12:43 PM - Joey Bart (PIT) and the Pirates avoided arbitration Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.75 million deal, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:49 AM - Caleb Ferguson (PIT) Pirates signed Ferguson to a one-year, $3 million contract Thursday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
10:34 AM - Bailey Falter (PIT) and the Pirates avoided arbitration by agreeing Thursday to a one-year, $2.22 million contract, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
9:43 AM - Darick Hall (PIT) Pirates signed Hall to a minor-league contract on Dec. 21, MiLB Central reports.
10:06 AM - Andrew McCutchen (PIT) Pirates re-signed McCutchen on Monday.
9:42 AM - Joey Bart (PIT) general manager Ben Cherington said on Dec. 10 in an interview on MLB Network that Bart will enter 2025 as the favorite to start at catcher, The Bucco Beat reports.
11:42 AM - Enmanuel Valdez (PIT) Red Sox traded Valdez to the Pirates on Sunday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Joe Vogatsky.
9:13 AM - Tanner Rainey (PIT) Pirates signed Rainey to a minor-league contract Dec. 6 that includes an invitation to spring training.
3:12 PM - Nick Solak (PIT) Pirates signed Solak to a minor-league contract Dec. 6.
6:03 PM - Endy Rodriguez (PIT) Derek Shelton said Monday that Rodriguez (elbow) is expected to be fully healthy for the start of spring training, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
3:57 PM - Isaac Mattson (PIT) signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Thursday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
1:18 PM - Bryan Reynolds (PIT) Pirates plan to play Reynolds at first base at least on a part-time basis in 2025, Ken Rosenthal of Athletic reports.
7:26 PM - Paul Skenes (PIT) was named the 2024 National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year on Monday.
2:47 PM - Yerry Rodriguez (PIT) Pirates signed Rodriguez to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
5:33 PM - Isaac Mattson (PIT) Pirates outrighted Mattson to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
5:32 PM - Daulton Jefferies (PIT) Pirates outrighted Jefferies to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
5:29 PM - Ben Heller (PIT) Pirates outrighted Heller (shoulder) to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:16 PM - Trey Cabbage (PIT) Pirates claimed Cabbage off waivers from the Astros on Monday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
2:13 PM - Malcom Nunez (PIT) Pirates re-signed Nunez to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
6:07 PM - Tristan Gray (PIT) Pirates claimed Gray off waivers from the Athletics on Thursday.
1:33 PM - Yohan Ramirez (PIT) Pirates signed Ramirez to a minor-league contract on Oct. 13.
8:01 PM - Bailey Falter (PIT) did not factor into the decision in Sunday's loss to the Yankees, allowing four earned runs on four hits and three walks in three innings. He failed to record a strikeout.
2:52 PM - Bryan De La Cruz (PIT) La Cruz is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Yankees.
2:49 PM - Andrew McCutchen (PIT) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
2:47 PM - Isiah Kiner-Falefa (PIT) is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Yankees.
11:10 AM - Nick Yorke (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Yankees.
10:57 AM - Jared Triolo (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Yankees.
9:37 AM - Nick Gonzales (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Yankees.
9:25 AM - Mike Burrows (PIT) (1-0) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and three walks while striking out two to earn the win Saturday against the Yankees.
7:56 PM - Paul Skenes (PIT) fanned three over two perfect innings during Saturday's 9-4 win over the Yankees.
1:15 PM - Mike Burrows (PIT) Pirates recalled Burrows from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.
1:11 PM - Jared Jones (PIT) Pirates optioned Jones to the Florida Complex League on Saturday.
11:08 AM - Andrew McCutchen (PIT) isn't in Pittsburgh's lineup Saturday versus the Yankees.
11:05 AM - Bryan De La Cruz (PIT) La Cruz isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
11:04 AM - Joey Bart (PIT) isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
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