This is one in a series of stories breaking down ... Pirates’ 40-man roster. One of the many moves the Pittsburgh Pirates made during this year’s trade deadline was acquiring Billy Cook ...

Cook was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports. Cook was in the mix for a role at first base and in the outfield, though he will ultimately begin the season ...

The pirates feel right at home in Sandborough, but the atmosphere cools right down when the ninjas come to live in the street ... of his new neighbours, son Billy and ninja daughter Yuka become ...