The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 

--Pirates management stressed the importance of the players reporting to spring training in top shape next year. 

The primary charge of John Russell in his first season as Pirates manager was to change the culture of losing that has pervaded the franchise. 

Pitching coach Jeff Andrews and first base coach Lou Frazier were fired Monday by the Pittsburgh Pirates after only one season in their jobs. 

Nobody loses like the Pittsburgh Pirates do. 

Pitching coach Jeff Andrews and first base coach Lou Frazier were fired Monday by the Pittsburgh Pirates after only one season in their jobs. 

The primary charge of John Russell in his first season as Pirates manager was to change the culture of losing that has pervaded the franchise. 

--Pirates management stressed the importance of the players reporting to spring training in top shape next year. 

The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 

The Pittsburgh Pirates ended yet another losing season with a win. 

Bud Black, Trevor Hoffman and Brian Giles handed over their jerseys to fans at the end of Sunday's game, as did the rest of the San Diego Padres in an annual fundraiser. 

Mike Vaccaro notes Shea Stadium is getting a sendoff Yankee Stadium didn't — a regular-season finale with something at stake. 

Kevin Kouzmanoff and Chris Young made sure the San Diego Padres won't lose 100 games. 

Kevin Kouzmanoff and Chris Young made sure the San Diego Padres won't lose 100 games. 

The San Diego Padres are getting ready for a major rebuilding process.