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Pirates pitcher Archer has a clear mind — and less hair

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Jarrod Dyson, Pirates finalize $2 million, 1-year deal

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Shelton’s 1st workout as Pirates’ manager ‘cool’ experience

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

FILE —This file photo from Dec. 4, 2019 shows Derek Shelton as he takes questions during a news conference where he was introduced as the new manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team in Pittsburgh. The Pirates will have a fresh look in 2020, from their new alternate road uniforms to a totally overhauled front office. Most of the faces on the field, however, haven't changed much from the group that finished last in the NL Central. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Pirates eager to get to work after eventful offseason

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

All-Star Bell gets raise to $4.8 million from Pirates

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Derek Shelton, left, answers questions at a news conference beside general manager Ben Cherington after he was introduced as the new manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team , Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pirates manager Shelton bringing energy, optimism to new job

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 24, 2014, file photo, Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington is shown during a press conference in Boston. A person familiar with the decision says the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to hire Ben Cherington as their general manager. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, because the agreement has not been announced. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Cherington on Pirates: scouting will drive success

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Vera Clemente, Roberto Clemente’s widow, has died

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Pirates part ways with president Coonelly after 12 years

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Pittsburgh Pirates chairman Robert Nutting, left, talks with Pirates coach Dave Jauss in the dugout after the firing of manager Clint Hurdle before the final baseball game of the season against the Cincinnati Reds in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Stormy 2019 forces Pirates to head into new direction

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Steven Baron, left, holds his face as he rolls on the ground after diving back to second on a pickoff play as Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jose Peraza watches in the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Baron left the game. Second base umpire Hunter Wendelstadt is at left and shortstop Jose Iglesias (4) is at right. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Iglesias lifts Reds to 4-2 win over Pirates in 12 innings

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 31, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle walks through the dugout in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Hurdle hopes to return for what would be his 10th season as the Pirates’ manager in 2020. He has two more years remaining on a deal that started with the 2018 season. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Pirates fire manager Clint Hurdle after 2nd half collapse

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Kevin Newman center, is greeted by Steven Brault, left, and Erik Gonzalez after driving them in with a three-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Newman homers twice as Pirates rally past Reds 6-5

By ALAN SAUNDERS - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Pablo Reyes (15) drives in two runs with a triple off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates beat Chicago 9-5, extend Cubs’ skid to 9 games

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 31, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle walks through the dugout in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Hurdle hopes to return for what would be his 10th season as the Pirates’ manager in 2020. He has two more years remaining on a deal that started with the 2018 season. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Manager Clint Hurdle hopes to return to Pirates in 2020

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Osuna, left, is framed by the legs of Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester, as he scores past the attempted tag by catcher Willson Contreras on a double by Erik Gonzalez during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Cubs eliminated, then fall to Pirates for 8th straight loss

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras (40) is greeted at the dugout steps by Joe Maddon, right, after scoring on a single by Nico Hoerner off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Cubs lose 7th straight, on brink of elimination

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Eric Thames is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Thames homers twice, Brewers move into tie for top wild card

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Keston Hiura hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Brewers increase wild-card lead, beat Pirates 10-1

By JIM HOEHN - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Chase Anderson pitches during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Anderson pitches 6 scoreless, Brewers stretch wild-card lead

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press