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Houston Astros starting pitcher J.B. Bukauskas (69) pitches during the top second inning of an exhibition game at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Houston. ( Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Correa’s status for opener in question because of sore neck

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle walks in the dugout during their spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Fla. The Pirates, last year, put together just the franchise’s fourth winning season in the last quarter century, finishing 82-79. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Pirates look inward to build on promising 2018

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pirates’ Dickerson proud about his defensive improvement

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Stallings (58) is congratulated by Will Craig, left, and Lonnie Chisenhall (5) after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning during a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 1, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Chisenhall ready to move around the field for the Pirates

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Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang works out at their spring training baseball facility in Bradenton, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Pirates’ Kang having a strong spring despite long layoff

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Stallings (58) is congratulated by Will Craig, left, and Lonnie Chisenhall (5) after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning during a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 1, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Pirates look to Eckstein to improve hitting approach

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4 pitchers vying to fill 5th spot in Pirates’ rotation

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Pirates’ Frazier excited about opportunity to play regularly

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Jameson Taillon named Pirates’ opening-day starter

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FILE - In this July 8, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Francisco Liriano delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, in Pittsburgh. Liriano had a handful of offers during free agency that were basically the same. Teams wanted him to come to spring training on a minor league contract. Realizing he was not getting a major league deal, he returned to the team where he had his best run during his 13-year career. The 35-year-old left-hander agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Feb. 4, one week before spring training.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Francisco Liriano hopes return to Pirates sparks turnaround

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FILE - In this April 8, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon reacts after being doused by teammate Gregory Polanco as he waits to be interviewed after throwing a complete baseball game, a one-hit shutout against the Cincinnati Reds, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates believe their young core of starting pitching, fronted by Taillon and Tevor Williams, that seemed to get better as 2018 wore on, are ready for another massive step forward in 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar/File)

Pirates largely stand pat hoping to build off 2018 success

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Bob Friend, pitched most innings for Pirates, dies at 88

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Longtime Pirates broadcaster Blass to retire after 2019

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Pirates avoid arbitration with OF Dickerson, reliever Kela

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FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Indians outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall runs to the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Maryvale, Ariz. Chisenhall has agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, leaving the Indians after eight seasons. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Chisenhall agrees to $2.75M, 1-year deal with Pirates

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FILE - In this June 23, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Erik Gonzalez bobbles a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. The Indians traded versatile infielder Erik Gonzalez to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a five-player swap. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

Indians trade INF Gonzalez to Pirates in 5-player swap

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Jung Ho Kang rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. The Pirates and the veteran third baseman agreed to a one-year deal Thursday, Nob. 8, 2018, that will bring Kang back for the 2019 season. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, FIle)

Jung Ho Kang stays with Pirates for to $3M, 1-year deal

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Pablo Reyes hits a double off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jackson Stephens in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Pirates optimistic after taking “leap” forward in 2018

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Reds end 7-game losing streak vs Pirates with 3-0 victory

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras, left, and Anthony Rizzo celebrate the team's 3-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Young)

Cubs beat Pirates 3-0, open 1-game NL Central lead

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press