Adam LaRoche remains a player the Pirates are interested in acquiring via trade, but they continue to have no answer for the Braves' wish for a leadoff-hitting type in addition to closer Mike Gonzalez.

During a career that spanned 16 seasons, Bobby Bonilla was one of the most feared switch-hitters in the game.

Bert Blyleven has a long list of accomplishments from his 22-year career in the Majors.

Journeyman Einar Diaz signed a minor league contract Wednesday with the Pirates, who need a backup to starting catcher Ronny Paulino.

The Padres finalized a $500,000, one-year deal with reliever Doug Brocail on Wednesday and claimed minor league second baseman Craig Stansberry off waivers from the Pirates.

The Pirates are one of three teams making the most serious bid for his services, according to agent Scott Leventhal, along with the Milwaukee Brewers and another that was undisclosed.

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Masumi Kuwata on a minor league contract, with an invitation to major league spring training.

Internal debats continue in the Yankee organization whether they should trade outfielder Melky Cabrera for Pittsburgh closer Mike Gonzalez.

Cuban right-hander Yoslan Herrera agreed to a $1.

In an effort to upgrade their bullpen, the Yankees have discussed a three-way trade with Pittsburgh and Atlanta, the basics of which would send Melky Cabrera to the Braves, bring Pirates closer Mike Gonzalez to the Bronx and give Atlanta first baseman Adam LaRoche to the Pirates.