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Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers Jordan Milbrath (51), Jameson Taillon (50), and A.J. Schugel, right, stand in the bullpen during baseball spring training Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Harrison wants to win, no matter what team he’s playing on

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Freese thinks Pirates need to develop sense of urgency

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Pirates try to move on after departures of Cole, McCutchen

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FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, Miami Marlins center fielder Christian Yelich steps out of the cage during batting practice before the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver. The Marlins sent Yelich to the Milwaukee Brewers for four prospects on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) **FILE**

Union concerned after payroll cuts by Marlins, Pirates

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 2, 2015, file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Felipe Rivero (73) throws during the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays at Nationals Park, in Washington.The hard-throwing left-handed reliever finalized a $22 million, four-year contract with the pPittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, a deal that includes two club options and could be worth $41 million over six seasons. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Felipe Rivero finalizes $22M, 4-year deal with Pirates

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen watches his RBI-single off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh. The Giants acquired McCutchen from the Pirates for right-hander Kyle Crick, minor league outfielder Bryan Reynolds and $500,000 in international signing bonus allocation. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Bucs make “emotionally challenging” call to trade McCutchen

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen watches his RBI-single off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh. The Giants acquired McCutchen from the Pirates for right-hander Kyle Crick, minor league outfielder Bryan Reynolds and $500,000 in international signing bonus allocation. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) **FILE**

Giants acquire outfielder Andrew McCutchen from Pirates

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Pirates: MLB to discipline Latin American scouting head

Associated Press

Pirates exercise $14.75M option on OF Andrew McCutchen

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen catches a fly ball by Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

McCutchen’s future again offseason focus for Pirates

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez acknowledges fans after being relieved during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Gio Gonzalez gives up 5 in first inning of loss to Pirates

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer is pulled during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Scherzer exits with hamstring cramp, Nats fall to Bucs 4-1

By BRIAN McNALLY - Associated Press

Strasburg cruises, Zimmerman homers twice; Nats beat Pirates

By BRIAN McNALLY - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Alejandro De Aza reacts after he singled in the winning run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper sits, Ivan Nova hit, Sean Doolittle blows save; Nationals top Pirates

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell (55) celebrates with David Freese (23) after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Bell’s homer sends Pirates to sweep of Orioles

By ALAN SAUNDERS - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen celebrates as he heads to third base after hitting his first career grand-slam home run in the second inning of the baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

McCutchen’s 1st grand slam powers Pirates over Orioles 10-1

By ALAN SAUNDERS - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell, center, is greeted by teammates in the dugout after scoring during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Learning curve: Rookie 1B Josh Bell bright spot for Pirates

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, right, takes the ball from starting pitcher Lance Lynn in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Lynn struggles in Cardinals’ 11-6 loss to Pirates

By WES CROSBY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson delivers during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Santana homers, Brewers keep pace in NL Central with 1-0 win

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Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun rounds second after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Suter, Braun help Brewers beat Bucs to gain in playoff race

By ALAN SAUNDERS - Associated Press