http://www.post-gazette.com/pirates/ Pirates coverage / MLB news en-us Copyright 2012, post-gazette.com. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 23:40:06 -0500 15 http://www.post-gazette.com/includes/2007design/images/150x30pg_now_logo.gif http://www.post-gazette.com/ 144 39 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12035/1208164-63-0.stm?cmpid=pirates.xml Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton said Friday that he had a relapse that started with "three or four" drinks at a Dallas-area bar this week, apologizing for a "weak moment" and insisting he will try to make sure it doesn't happen again. Hamilton, 30, said his actions "are mine that hurt a lot of people very close to me." Sat, 4 Feb 2012 00:17:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12033/1207743-100.stm?cmpid=pirates.xml The Pirates and Casey McGehee have an arbitration hearing scheduled for Feb. 16 if they cannot agree on terms of a contract before that time. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:55:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12033/1207570-63-0.stm?cmpid=pirates.xml The Pirates signed right-hander Juan Cruz to a minor league contract and offered him an invitation to spring training. Cruz, 33, pitched for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011. He went 5-0 with a 3.88 ERA and 1.32 WHIP, pitching 482/3 innings in 56 relief appearances. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12032/1207395-100.stm?cmpid=pirates.xml The Pirates signed right-hander Juan Cruz to a minor league contract and offered him an invitation to spring training, the team announced Wednesday. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:59:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12032/1207278-63.stm?cmpid=pirates.xml The Cleveland Indians added an MVP to their roster, and a possible replacement at first base. Cleveland acquired versatile Russ Canzler, the top player in the International League last season, Tuesday from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500