MLB.com’s Dylan Hernandez reports via Twitter that long-time major league veteran Brian Giles has decided to retire. Full Story »

Here are the latest hot stove notes on this Wednesday afternoon. Full Story »

We asked a couple Pirates bloggers if they’d advocate locking up outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a long-term deal in the near future. Check out their take on this topic below. Full Story »

Here are the latest hot stove notes on this early Tuesday morning. Full Story »

Here are the latest hot stove notes on this early Monday afternoon. Full Story »

Here are the latest hot stove notes on this Saturday evening. Full Story »

Here are the latest hot stove notes as we enter Saturday morning. Full Story »

Tom and Paul chat with former Major League player Chad Hermansen about his playing days, as well as life after baseball. Chad now works in scouting for NCSA Sports, an organization that helps high school athletes gain exposure and earn athletic scholarships. Full Story »

LIVE today on Hot Stove TV, we’ll be interviewing former major leaguer Chad Hermansen, as well as Natalie Niekro of the Joe Niekro Foundation. Full Story »

We asked some NL Central bloggers a few important questions facing their respective clubs this season. Check out their responses below. Full Story »