Fresh off 4-2 trip, Pirates open home slate vs. White Sox

Things have not been upbeat all that often in recent years for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the run-up to their home opener Friday against the Chicago White Sox should be an exception.

Pittsburgh is coming off a three-game road sweep of the Boston Red Sox. In addition, the fans will be able to celebrate the return of former star and 2013 National League MVP Andrew McCutchen.

While McCutchen might not play every day at th