Minor League players participating in the organization's fall instructional league will report to Bradenton, Fla., on Sunday in advance of Monday's first workout.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed right-hander Chris Leroux off waivers from the Florida Marlins and designated right-handed reliever Brian Bass for assignment. Leroux had a 7.00 ERA in 17 appearances with Florida, striking out 18 and walking 11 in 18 innings. He had a 6.28 ERA in 26 minor league games this season.

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The visiting clubhouse at Great American Ball Park is crowded this weekend with 35 players on the Pirates' active roster along with the addition of three Minor League coaches.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system, thin on starting pitchers with power arms, may have gotten a lot deeper in a matter of a few minutes. Houston high school right-hander Jameson Taillon, the No. 2 overall pick in the June amateur draft, agreed to a minor league contract Monday night for a $6.5 million bonus.

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Right-hander Chris Jakubauskas, sidelined first with a concussion and then with a groin strain, has resumed his Minor League rehab assignment.

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Right-hander Chris Jakubauskas, sidelined first with a concussion and then with a groin strain, has resumed his Minor League rehab assignment.

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Chris Resop arrived in Pittsburgh on Thursday and was available out of the Pirates' bullpen one day after being claimed off waivers and four days after his last Minor League start for Triple-A Gwinnett.

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Ryan Doumit is scheduled to join Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday to begin a Minor League rehab assignment.

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The Los Angeles have acquired reliever Octavio Dotel from the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-hander James McDonald and minor league outfielder Andrew Lambo. The Dodgers made two deals Saturday. They earlier got left-handed starter Ted Lilly and infielder Ryan Theriot from the Chicago Cubs for infielder Blake DeWitt and two minor league pitchers.

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NEW YORK (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks traded catcher Chris Snyder, minor league shortstop Pedro Ciriaco and cash to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday for former AL Rookie of the Year Bobby Crosby, outfielder Ryan Church and right-hander D.J. Carrasco.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks traded catcher Chris Snyder, minor league shortstop Pedro Ciriaco and cash to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday for former AL Rookie of the Year Bobby Crosby, outfielder Ryan Church and right-hander D.J. Carrasco.

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Four Minor Leaguers received 50-game suspensions on Tuesday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

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The Pirates remain optimistic that top catching prospect Tony Sanchez will be able to return to the field before the end of the Minor League season.

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The Pittsburgh farm system has enjoyed massive representation in the Minor League All-Star circuit, with 19 players honored in their respective leagues.

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