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Pirates' search for final pieces continues

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.   Full story >
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Photo: GM Neal Huntington still has work to do this offseason.  (Dave Arrigo/Pirates)
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PirateFest 2009 tickets are now on sale

PirateFest 2009 will feature live events, free autograph sessions, prizes, games, youth baseball clinics, the Pirate Parrot and much, much more!   Get tickets >
  •  2009 schedule  •  2009 season tickets  •  Spring Training Travel Packs

 
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After tough 2008, Pirates return with roster intact

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.   Full story >
  •  Pitching woes negate offense  •  2008 Year in Review  •  New in 2009: MLB Network

Photo: Ryan Doumit will return as the starting catcher in 2009.  (Keith Srakocic/AP)
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MLB Network goes to bat in primetime debut

After years of planning, the MLB Network launched into an estimated 50 million homes Thursday with a welcome from Commissioner Bud Selig.   Full story >
     Commissioner introduces Network  •  Blog  •  Schedule  •  MLB Network home

 
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Join in when Coonelly chats with fans Wednesday

Don't miss your chance to talk Bucco Baseball with Pirates president Frank Coonelly during an exclusive online chat session Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET.   More >
  •  Coonelly's biography  •  Fan Forum  •  Stock up on official Pirates merchandise

Photo: Frank Coonelly has been Pirates president since September 2007.  (Dave Arrigo/Pirates)
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MLB Network is easy to find in your market

The MLB Network -- free to cable and DirecTV subscribers -- became a reality Thursday. Use the channel locator to find it on your system.   Full story >
     Studio tour  •  10 reasons to watch  •  See Larsen's '56 gem  •  Packed schedule

Photo: MLB Network's studios were ready for Thursday's launch.  (Jeff Zelevansky/MLB.com)
LINEUP
MLB NETWORK
The time is here: The MLB Network is now on the air, 24/7. Check the schedule here.
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MLB.COM SHOP
Gear up for the 2009 season with customized jerseys, caps, jackets and so much more.
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2009 TICKETS
Be sure you get the best seats in the park. Find out about 2009 ticket opportunities.
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'09 CLASSIC
Sixteen teams will square off starting March 5 in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
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Top 50 Prospects: No. 12: Andrew McCutchen, OF, PIT
AFL Report: Sues, Ford lead the way for Bucs in AFL
Pirates pitching coach Joe Kerrigan talks to MLB.com
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AVG
McLouth
.276
2. Sanchez
.271
3. LaRoche
.270
WINS
Maholm
9
2. Snell
7
3. 3 tied at 6
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The Pirates start off the '09 season on the road versus St. Louis on April 6. Be at PNC Park for all of the action and excitement in 2009, including key divisional matchups and Interleague games.
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