The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-handed pitcher Thomas Harrington to Triple-A Indianapolis and will make a corresponding move before Friday’s series opener at the Cincinnati Reds.

We are way beyond April Fools’ Day.

When Ke’Bryan Hayes saw first baseman Endy Rodriguez crash into catcher Joey Bart on a Willson Contreras pop fly in the eighth inning, one word crossed the Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman’s mind.

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 3-5) took care of Louisville (Reds), 7-3. CF Ji-Hwan Bae (.250) went 2 for 4 with a double and his first home run.

Joey Bart had a full count with the bases loaded, so the Pittsburgh Pirates catcher could have taken his chances by not swinging the bat in an attempt to draw a walk.

My father didn’t like to ruin surprises, which is why I learned about my Bucco Brick from a fellow sportswriter on Opening Day of the 2001 season.

Bryan Reynolds is back to throwing the ball, a good sign for the Pittsburgh Pirates to get the two-time All-Star back to the outfield after spending the first two weeks of the season at designated hitter.

On Tuesday night, Paul Skenes actually looked human.