The 2019 Grapefruit League schedule is in the rear view mirror for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Next up for the team is a trip to Minute Maid Park in Houston. In Huston, the Pirates will play a pair of exhibition games against the Astros in their final tune ups for the regular season.
Following these two games in Houston, the Pirates will travel to Cincinnati where they will begin the regular season at 4:05 on Thursday afternoon. Before getting to the Queen City, Clint Hurdle and his staff will need to finalize their 25-man roster. This will be done following the two games in Houston.