While Dionysius may have been the first recorded pirate, the most famous pirates lived during the 17th and 18th centuries, which came to be known as the golden age of sea piracy.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned infielder Jared Triolo to Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of pitcher Yohan Ramírez. To make room for Ramírez on the 40-man roster, outfielder/first ...