Cubs use pitching, two bunts to complete another sweep of Pirates
Jason Marquis shut down Pittsburgh's batters, and the Chicago Cubs turned two well-placed bunts into two runs in the seventh inning and swept yet another three-game series from the Pirates with a 2-0 victory Wednesday.

Alvarez signs for 6m Bucs - NY Post

Pedro Alvarez is finally a pro.

Pirates report: Roster

Pirates report: Notes, quotes
--RHP Jesse Chavez's contract was purchased from Class AAA Indianapolis on Wednesday and he pitched one scoreless innings in his major league debut

Pirates report: Inside pitch
The Pirates placed first-round draft pick Pedro Alvarez, a left-handed hitting third baseman from Vanderbilt, on the restricted list Wednesday after his agent, Scott Boras, informed the club that he wants to renegotiate the contract the sides agreed to on Aug

Bucs' No. 2 pick on restricted list after agent claims contract not valid
Pedro Alvarez, the No. 2 pick in June amateur draft, was been placed on Major League Baseball's restricted list Wednesday after his agent claimed the contract Alvarez agreed to with the Pittsburgh Pirates minutes before the Aug. 15 signing deadline is not valid.

Pirates' Hansen optioned, Chavez called up
Right-hander Craig Hansen, struggling with his control since being traded to Pittsburgh last month, was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.