Kevin McClatchy, the Pirates' controlling owner from 1996 to 2007, has cut his ties with the franchise by selling his minority share of ownership. (Today)

The Pirates' pursuit of free-agent outfielder Rocco Baldelli, one that continued into yesterday afternoon, apparently fizzled last night when he closed in on a contract agreement with the Boston Red Sox. (Today)

Pirates pitcher Phil Dumatrait might lose on a chance at the starting rotation after visiting Dr. James Andrews, the noted orthopedist, yesterday for a checkup on his surgically repaired -- and again ailing -- left shoulder. He will miss 10 days of work now, general manager Neal Huntington said, and could be set back enough that the start of spring training is in doubt. (Today)

Jason Giambi is returning to his professional baseball roots with the Oakland Athletics. (Today)

Kevin McClatchy, the Pirates' controlling owner in 1996-2007, sold his remaining minority shares in the franchise and his position on the board of directors, the team announced this afternoon. (Yesterday)