Pirates sign five more players from 2013 Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates today signed the following players from the 2013 First-Year Player Draft. The announcement was made by Joe DelliCarri, Pirates Director of Scouting.

The Pirates and GovX have announced complimentary tickets are now being offered to active duty military personnel and veterans of the United States Armed Forces for the Thursday, July 4 game vs. the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:35 p.m.

On behalf of the Pirates organization, I again apologize to our fans for the long lines at the gates prior to last night's game due to increased security measures. While we expected to experience some growing pains in implementing the use of metal detecting wands at the gates, the experience last night was unacceptable. That cannot and will not happen again.

Statement from Pirates president Frank Coonelly: On behalf of the Pirates organization, I apologize to our fans who experienced long lines at the gates prior to tonight's game.

The Pirates return to PNC Park from a six-game road trip to welcome National League West opponents the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers for a six-game homestand.

The Pittsburgh Pirates today recalled infielder John McDonald from his rehab assignment from Triple-A Indianapolis, reinstated him from the 15-day disabled list and traded him to the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named or cash considerations.

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the organization will add additional security measures at PNC Park beginning Tuesday, June 11, as the Pirates take on the San Francisco Giants at 7:05 p.m.

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have selected left-handed pitcher Blake Taylor with the 51st overall selection in the second round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft. The announcement was made by Joe DelliCarri, Pirates Director of Scouting.