Pittsburgh Pirates

03/31/2008 --
• With large crowds expected and on-going construction on the downtown connector, fans heading out to Turner Field this week for the Braves first homestand of the year are encouraged to arrive early or consider taking Marta.

• Turner Field parking maps can be found at braves.com/parking along with detailed directions, parking and traffic information.

• On Opening Night, the Green, Blue, Orange, and Gold lots will be PERMIT ONLY parking. If fans do not have a permit, please park in the official Braves (Grey, Brown, Red and Yellow) lots located west of the Interstate along Central Avenue.    » read more »

03/28/2008 -- The Pittsburgh Pirates announced today that Standing Room Only tickets for the 2008 Home Opener will go on sale on Monday, March 31. Beginning at 9 a.m. fans can purchase Standing Room Only tickets to the April 7 Home Opener online at pirates.com or in person at the PNC Park Main Box Office Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tom Gorzelanny is scheduled to take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Home Opener against the Chicago Cubs. The game is scheduled to start at 1:35 p.m.

Standing Room Only tickets for the Pittsburgh Pirates Home Opener can be purchased for $8.    » read more »

03/25/2008 -- The Atlanta Braves will host the Pittsburgh Pirates for Opening Night 2008 on Monday, March 31 with a 7:10 first pitch. Pre-game ceremonies beginning at 6:30 p.m. will feature a video tribute to the Braves storied franchise, the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. After full squad introductions, recording star Diana DeGarmo will sing the National Anthem and pilots from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans will perform a fly over in F-18 Hornets.    » read more »

03/27/2008 -- Monday, March 31 - Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:10 p.m. - Tom Glavine vs. Ian Snell

• Opening Night at Turner Field - Pre-game ceremonies beginning at 6:30 p.m. will feature a video tribute to the Braves storied franchise, the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. After full squad introductions, recording star Diana DeGarmo will sing the National Anthem and pilots from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans will perform a fly over in F-18 Hornets.

• Nationally touring country band Whiskey Falls will perform their song "Load up the Bases", written for the Braves 2008 season, pre-game in Fan Plaza, and will sing God Bless America during the seventh inning stretch.    » read more »

03/16/2008 -- The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Ian Snell on a five-year contract, the first three guaranteed with club options for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. The announcement was made by Neal Huntington, the Pirates Senior Vice President and General Manager.    » read more »

03/11/2008 -- The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the launch of the club's new greening initiatives program which has been branded "Let's Go Bucs. Let's Go Green." The program integrates greening initiatives, sustainable business practices and educational outreach. The Pirates were joined at the announcement by City of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Allen Kukovich, Southwest Regional Director from the Office of Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell.    » read more »

03/05/2008 -- The Pittsburgh Pirates today released additional information regarding the sale of individual game tickets for the 2008 home season, which will begin on Saturday, March 8 at 10 a.m. Beginning at that time, fans can purchase tickets to individual games in person at the PNC Park Box Office, online at Pirates.com or by telephone at 1-800-BUY-BUCS.    » read more »

02/21/2008 -- The Pittsburgh Pirates today officially opened the newly constructed Pirate City facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Bradenton, Florida. Pirates Chairman of the Board Bob Nutting, President Frank Coonelly and General Manager Neal Huntington were joined by the Honorable Wayne Poston, Mayor of Bradenton, city council members and current and former Pirates players for the ceremony.    » read more »

02/05/2008 -- The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have agreed to terms with two-time All-Star infielder Freddy Sanchez on a two-year contract, with a club option for the 2010 season. The announcement was made by Neal Huntington, the Pirates Senior Vice President and General Manager.    » read more »

2008 to feature a record number of regular season and HD telecasts

01/30/2008 -- The Pittsburgh Pirates and FSN Pittsburgh, the exclusive rights holder for Pittsburgh Pirates regional Major League Baseball telecasts, announced today that a record 125 regular season and two Spring Training games will be aired in 2008. FSN will be offering 54 of the regular season games in High Definition (HD) where available (HD schedule and details will be announced at a later date).    » read more »

Pittsburgh Pirates officially breaks ground Jan. 22 in Dominican Republic

01/21/2008 -- Pittsburgh Pirates Chairman of the Board Bob Nutting today unveiled the designs for the ballclub's new Latin American headquarters and baseball training academy in the Dominican Republic. Also on hand for the announcement were Pirates President Frank Coonelly and Senior Vice President and General Manager Neal Huntington.    » read more »

01/16/2008 -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have added Rich Donnelly to their Player Development staff. The announcment was made by Kyle Stark, the club's Director of Player Development.

Rich Donnelly, 61, will serve as an experienced resource for the staff while evaluating the entire system. He will be with the club during Spring Training and will spend the 2008 season as a roving coordinator among all the Minor League affiliates.    » read more »

01/17/2008 -- The Pittsburgh Pirates will host PirateFest 2008 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, January 25 - 27. Now in its 18th year, PirateFest is a giant indoor baseball carnival for the entire family, featuring live events, free autograph sessions, prizes, games, youth baseball clinics, the Pirate Parrot and much more.    » read more »

01/15/2008 -- The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced their minor league managerial and coaching assignments for the 2008 season. The announcement was made by Kyle Stark, Pittsburgh's Director of Player Development.

The Triple-A Indianapolis Indians will be managed by Trent Jewett, who will be managing at the Triple-A level for the 11th season.

Tim Leiper will return to Altoona for a third straight season after leading the Curve to a winning campaign and an overall record of 148-132 in each of his first two seasons.    » read more »

12/13/2007 -- The following statement is from Pittsburgh Pirates President Frank Coonelly:

"The Pittsburgh Pirates have fully supported the Commissioner's efforts to eliminate performance enhancing substances from our game. We understand the seriousness of this issue, not only for our organization and our players, but for the entire game of professional baseball. The use of performance enhancing substances goes to the core of the integrity of the game and cannot be tolerated.    » read more »