Pirates hire Sean Buchanan as Minor League pitching coach

The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired Sean Buchanan, the former pitching coach for the Houston Astros, for a role in their Minor League system. The move, confirmed by sources, sees Buchanan return to the organization after spending five years with the Astros, including time at Triple-A. He previously coached the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, where his pitching staff led the league in fewest runs allowed and shutouts. This continues the Pirates' trend of recruiting from the Astros, following the addition of Bill Murphy last year. Buchanan's specific responsibilities in Pittsburgh are still being finalized.

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