http://www.post-gazette.com/pirates/ Pirates coverage / MLB news en-us Copyright 2012, post-gazette.com. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 15:39:47 -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/12036/1208284-63-0.stm?cmpid=pirates.xml If you think Prince Fielder signing with his father's team last month is going to help continue to bridge the gap between son and 1990s Tigers star Cecil Fielder, think again. Dismissing talk of an "improving" relationship with his son, Cecil Fielder told the St. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 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