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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker delivers against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The New York Yankees acquired right-hander JT Brubaker and international bonus pool allotment from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, March 29, 2024 for a player to be named.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Yankees acquire right-hander JT Brubaker and $500,000 in international allotment from Pirates

Associated Press

Pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws during practice with the Cuban Professional Baseball Federation (FEPCUBE), Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Miami. The team is a group of about 30 or so players, most of whom were born in Cuba and defected from their home island. They’re not affiliated with the Baseball Federation of Cuba (FCB), the sport’s governing body in Cuba, but were put together to field a team that represents the patriotic ideals of their people. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) **FILE**

Pirates bolster bullpen, reach 1-year, $10.5 million deal with Chapman

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen heads to first and celebrates his leadoff home run off Chicago Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Chicago. McCutchen isn't going anywhere. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter is remaining in his adopted hometown after agreeing to a one-year contract for the 2024 season worth $5 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press Tuesday, Dec. 19. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Pirates star Andrew McCutchen staying in Pittsburgh after agreeing to 1-year deal worth $5 million

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Osvaldo Bido delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Pittsburgh, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. Bido agreed to a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics after he was let go by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He became a free agent Friday, Nov. 17, when the Pirates declined to offer a 2024 contract.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Pitcher Osvaldo Bido gets $750,000 deal from Oakland A’s after Pittsburgh Pirates let him go

Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper watches after hitting a home run against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jose Hernandez during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Harper homers in 7th inning, leads playoff-bound Phillies past Pirates

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Johan Rojas celebrates after hitting a game-winning run-scoring single in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates to clinch a wild-card playoff spot, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Alexander Canario watches his grand slam off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Canario’s grand slam helps Cubs rout Pirates 14-1 to open half-game lead for last wild card

By Matt Carlson - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Miguel Andujar celebrates as he approaches home plate after hitting a solo home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates take advantage of a fortunate bounce to slip by Yankees 3-2 and avoid a 3-game sweep

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Nationals held to two hits by Keller in shutout loss to Pirates

By Wes Crosby - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jackson Rutledge (79) collects himself after being hit on the head by a throw to second by catcher Drew Millas during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. Rutledge faced one more hitter, giving up a two-run home run to Bryan Reynolds, then was pulled from the game - his debut in the majors. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Reynolds hits 21st homer, Pirates beat Nationals to spoil Rutledge’s MLB debut

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Joshua Palacios, center, celebrates with Endy Rodriguez. left, after hitting a two-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joan Adon during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Josh Palacios, Bailey Falter lead Pirates to victory over Nationals

By Dan Scifo - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Allan Winans throws to a Pittsburgh Pirates batter in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

Braves first MLB team to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to beat Pirates 5-2

By Bill Trocchi - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. The Brewers won 7-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Brandon Woodruff pitches seven scoreless innings to lift NL Central-leading Brewers over Pirates 7-3

By John Perrotto - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen celebrates as he stands on second base after driving in a run with a double off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates star McCutchen done for the season after partially tearing his Achilles

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Suwinski follows through on a two-run home run off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Hayes and Suwinski homer as Pirates send NL Central-leading Brewers to 2nd straight loss

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Ke’Bryan Hayes’ 2-run homer in the 8th inning sends the Pirates to 6-3 win over the Royals

By David Smale - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Cody Bellinger collects 5 more RBIs as Chicago Cubs pound Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1

By Dan Scifo - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Joshua Palacios rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Drew Rom in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Joshua Palacios has 3-run home run, 5 RBIs to lead Pirates to 11-1 win over Cardinals

By John Perrotto - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez throws to a Pittsburgh Pirates batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Lopez extends his scoreless streak to 19 innings and Taylor homers as Twins beat Pirates 5-1

By Brian Hall - Associated Press

New York Mets' DJ Stewart (29) and Daniel Vogelbach (32) celebrate after scoring off of Stewart's two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Stewart homers twice to lift the Mets to an 8-3 victory over the Pirates

By JERRY BEACH - Associated Press