COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) -- Former Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh is among the former managers who will be on the ballot when the National Baseball Hall of Fame Veterans Committee votes next month. (Today)

As expected, Florida State League owners this afternoon approved the Pirates' purchase of Cincinnati's Sarasota franchise, which they'll move to Bradenton and McKechnie Field starting with league play this April. (Today)

NEW YORK-- Crowds roared, church bells rang and streams of paper rained down on Broadway as the New York Yankees celebrated their 27th championship yesterday in a way only this city can, with a parade up the Canyon of Heroes. (11/07/2009)

The Minnesota Twins acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy yesterday, sending speedy outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade. (11/07/2009)

The Pirates today assigned pitchers Virgil Vasquez and Eric Hacker to Triple-A Indianapolis, and catcher Steve Larud to Double-A Altoona. (11/06/2009)