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Orioles, Pedro Alvarez agree on minor league contract

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez watches his three-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jairo Diaz during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Denver. A person familiar with the negotiations says Alvarez has agreed to a minor league contract to return to the Baltimore Orioles. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, March 11, 2017 because the agreement had not been announced. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Pedro Alvarez returns to Orioles as an outfielder

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez watches his three-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jairo Diaz during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Denver. A person familiar with the negotiations says Alvarez has agreed to a minor league contract to return to the Baltimore Orioles. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, March 11, 2017 because the agreement had not been announced. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

AP source: Alvarez agrees to minor league deal with Orioles

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, and Jayson Werth, right, douse starting pitcher Max Scherzer with chocolate syrup after Scherzer's no-hitter baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park, Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Max Scherzer’s no-hitter went just as the Nationals had planned

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos tags out Pittsburgh Pirates' Starling Marte (6) attempting to score on a squeeze bunt by Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh Friday, May 23, 2014. Watching the play is umpire Todd Tichenor. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Offense remains a challenge for Nats in another loss to Pirates

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Russell Martin, center, celebrates in the dugout after scoring from third on a wild pitch by Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Morton paces Pirates past Nationals 4-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Harrison (5) drives in a run with a single off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Alvarez’s single lifts Pirates over Cardinals 4-3

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Starling Marte (6) gets a hug from Pedro Alvarez, right, after Marte hit the game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of the baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, May 2, 2014, in Pittsburgh. Alvarez had hit a two-run homer earlier in the inning to tie the game. The Pirates won 6-5. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pirates rally in 9th, beat Blue Jays 6-5

By NATE BARNES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Harrison (5) rounds third to greetings from coach Nick Leyva (16) after hitting a two-run home run off Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Rob Wooten during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Brewers’ bullpen battered by Pirates

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Harrison (5) rounds third to greetings from coach Nick Leyva (16) after hitting a two-run home run off Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Rob Wooten during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

McCutchen, Alvarez lead Pirates over Brewers

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Kyle Lohse acknowledges the crowd after pitching against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Brewers win 9th straight, Lohse beats Pirates

Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starter Jason Hammel delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago, Wednesday, April 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Hammel strong again, Cubs beat Pirates 7-5

By BRIAN SANDALOW - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24), celebrates with Russell Martin (55) at home plate after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Wednesday, April 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

5 HRs not enough as Pirates fall to Cubs 7-5

By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO - Associated Press

Umpire Jeff Nelson and Chicago Cubs manager Rick Renteria argue a call during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Chicago. Chicago Cubs manager Rick Renteria was ejected from the game following the argument. The Pittsburgh Pirates won 7-6. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

Cubs rally but fall short 7-6 to Pirates

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin (55) and relief pitcher Jason Grilli (39) celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs in the MLB National League baseball game on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Chicago. The Pittsburgh Pirates won 7-6. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

Pirates beat Castro (2 HRs) and Cubs 7-6

By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Shelby Miller delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh on Friday, April 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Miller falters as Cardinals fall to Pirates 12-2

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) rounds third to greetings from coach Nick Leyva (16) after hitting a solo home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Shelby Miller during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Friday, April 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Alvarez powers Pirates by Cardinals 12-2

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez, right, is greeted by Jaff Decker after the two scored on Alvarez' two-run homer in the third inning of an exhibition baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Alvarerz, Ishikawa homer, Pirates beat Twins

By MIKE BERARDINO - Associated Press

Pirates avoid arbitration with 6 players

Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright celebrates after striking out Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez in the ninth inning to win Game 5 of a National League baseball division series, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-1, and advanced to the NL championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Adam Wainwright, Cardinals go distance to eliminate Pirates, reach NLCS

By R.B. Fallstrom - Associated Press