CBS Sports' Danny Knobler reports that the Pirates are "pushing to move" closer Joel Hanrahan.

Knobler calls Dodgers "one possibility." Hanrahan posted a 2.72 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 67/36 K/BB ratio in 59 2/3 innings this past season for the Bucs while converting 36 saves in 40 chances. The 31-year-old made $4.1 million in 2013 and is entering his third season of arbitration.

According to Danny Knobler of CBS Sports, the Tigers are not interested in acquiring Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan.

The Pirates have been mentioned as a possible trade destination for Rick Porcello, but the Tigers appear content with fire-balling phenom Bruce Rondon at the back-end of their bullpen.

ESPN's Jayson Stark reports that the Pirates continue to talk about dealing closer Joel Hanrahan.

The Pirates re-signed set-up man Jason Grilli on Monday, so talks could intensify in the coming days. Stark names the Dodgers and Tigers among potential matches. Hanrahan projects to make around $7 million in arbitration this winter and can become a free agent following the 2013 season.

According to MLB.com's Tom Singer, the Pirates may be interested in converting Joel Hanrahan into a starter.

Hanrahan is in his final year of arbitration and has a projected salary of $7 million for 2013. The Pirates will continue to shop him this offseason, but could look to transition him into a starter and address their bullpen in free agency. The Dodgers recently discussed a possible deal for Hanrahan involving left-hander Chris Capuano, though a trade appears unlikely to happen.

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Pirates have been shopping closer Joel Hanrahan for a few weeks.

The Pirates have discussed a possible swap with the Dodgers involving left-hander Chris Capuano, but they have also talked to other teams. Hanrahan earned $4.1 million this past season while posting a 2.72 ERA, 36 saves and a 67/36 K/BB ratio over 59 2/3 innings in 2012 and is arbitration-eligible for the final time this winter.

Joel Hanrahan survived a shaky ninth inning Saturday against the Cubs for his 35th save of the season.

Hanrahan entered the ninth inning with a 7-4 lead before giving up a double and a walk. He got Anthony Rizzo to fly out for the first out, but then gave up an RBI single to Alfonso Soriano to cut the lead to 7-5. Starlin Castro flew out to right center for the second out, but then Hanrahan walked back-to-back batters to force in a run. However, he managed to escape by striking out Dave Sappelt with the bases loaded to end it. It wasn't pretty, but the Pirates' seven-game losing streak is over.

Joel Hanrahan has allowed just two hits (and no runs) in his last 7 1/3 innings of relief.

The right-hander has played a major role in the Pirates' success this season and should maintain his status as an elite fantasy closer down the stretch. Hanrahan has a 2.36 ERA and a 57/26 K/BB ratio in 49 2/3 total frames.

Joel Hanrahan allowed a run on a walk and a hit in the ninth inning on Thursday, but managed to rack up his 30th save of the season in a victory over the Astros.

He's been one of the better closers in baseball again this season, having converted 30-of-33 save chances, while posting a 2.23 ERA and 45/21 K/BB ratio over 40 1/3 innings. He's now just 10 saves away from achieving back-to-back 40 save efforts.

Jack Hanrahan recorded his 11th save Friday against the Cubs.

Jared Hughes, Jason Grilli, and Juan Cruz also combined for 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. Hanrahan stuck out David DeJesus and Starlin Castro in consecutive at-bats to end the game. He's currently tied for fourth in the National Leagues in saves.

Pirates activated RHP Joel Hanrahan from the bereavement list.

He was away from the team for a couple days while attending his grandmother's funeral, but Hanrahan is ready to resume his ninth inning role.

Pirates placed Joel Hanrahan on the bereavement list.

Hanrahan will be excused for a minimum of three days to attend his grandmother's funeral and spend time with his family. Save chances this weekend could go to Jason Grilli, Juan Cruz, Tony Watson or Chris Resop, with Grilli the leader in the clubhouse.

Joel Hanrahan worked a perfect ninth inning with a pair of strikeouts against the Braves on Saturday to pick up his fourth save of the season.

After a shaky start to the season, and a hamstring issue, Hanrahan has looked like his normal dominating self in his last few outings. He remains one of the best and most dominating closers in the fantasy game.

Joel Hanrahan sent down the Rockies in order on Tuesday, locking up his third save of the season.

He only needed 16 pitches to get through the inning and picked up a strikeout. Hanrahan had been dealing with a hamstring issue and looked shaky in his first outing back on Saturday, but was back to his normal dominating self in this effort.

Joel Hanrahan returned to action on Saturday April 21.

Joel Hanrahan, in his first action since April 15th, recorded his second save of the season in the Pirates win over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Hanrahan had been sidelined while dealing with hamstring issues and looked very shaky in his first outing back. He walked two, putting the winning run at the plate, before working his way out of trouble with a pair of strikeouts. Now that he's shaken off the rust, he should be fine moving forward.

Updating a previous item, Joel Hanrahan was unavailable Tuesday night due to tightness in his right hamstring.

Hanrahan tweaked his hamstring on the final pitch of his save against the Giants on Sunday. He is considered day-to-day and hopes to return Friday or Saturday. Veteran right-hander Juan Cruz notched the save in Tuesday's win over the D-Backs.

Joel Hanrahan earned a win Sunday in the Pirates' 5-4 defeat of the Phillies.

Imagine that. Hanrahan doesn't have a save yet, but his win-loss record sits 1-0. The 30-year-old Pirates closer should be an excellent fantasy option all season long.

The Pirates agreed to terms on a one-year, $4.1 million deal with Joel Hanrahan, avoiding arbitration.

The Pittsburgh closer made $1.4 million last season in his first year of arbitration eligibility, and scored a sizeable raise for 2012. Hanrahan posted a 1.83 ERA and 61/16 K/BB ratio in 68 2/3 innings last season, converting 40 of 44 save opportunities. He'll be a top fantasy option again this year.

The Pirates have not begun negotiations toward a contract extension for closer Joel Hanrahan.

Hanrahan is still an arbitration-eligible player, so the Bucs are in no real rush. The 30-year-old right-hander posted a 1.83 ERA and 61/16 K/BB ratio over 68 2/3 innings in 2011, converting 40 of 44 save opportunities.

Joel Hanrahan is open to the idea of signing a multi-year contract extension with the Pirates.

Hanrahan avoided arbitration last offseason by signing a $1.4 million deal, but he'll be due for a raise after posting a 1.83 ERA and 61/16 K/BB ratio in 68 2/3 innings this season while converting 40 of 44 save chances. "Yeah, of course I'd listen to it," said Hanrahan. "It's every player's goal to get a multiyear contract. If they approach me with it, I'll listen to it and take it in. It's a situation where we'll see what happens." The Pirates say that an extension for Hanrahan is not a priority, but they're not ruling out the possibility.