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Monthly Archives: July, 2020

If you're looking for something to lift your spirits each day in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, might I suggest taking a look at the pitching. Anywhere. Any level. At the Major League level, the Pirates have a 3.55...
Pittsburgh Pirates flame throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman was suspended for two games, after being ejected earlier this week for arguing the strike zone with an umpire. I wrote about the ejection earlier in the week, noting how...

July 29, 1979: Pirates Drop Back to Second With Loss to Expos

The Pirates missed a chance to complete a four-game sweep in Montreal, losing the final game, 5-3.  The loss dropped them back into second,...

Pittsburgh Pirates Seasons: Carson Bigbee, 1922

Carson Bigbee isn't a household name for current day Pittsburgh Pirates fans, but he was a little too good to be featured in our...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 29th, the Jack Wilson Trades

Five former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date, plus four trades of note. The Trades On this date in 2009, the Pirates traded away...

Live Game Discussion: Pirates vs Brewers, 7:05 PM; Holmes and Crick to IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates (1-3) are taking on the Milwaukee Brewers (2-2) in game two of a three-game set at PNC Park. The Pirates are...

BA Releases Pirates’ Mid-Season Top 30 Prospects

Some prospect news! Baseball America has released their updated list of the Pirates' top 30 prospects.  It's in the subscriber area, so it's probably not...

July 28, 1979: Pirates Take First With Win Over Expos

The Pirates took over first place by half a game with a 5-3 win over the Expos.  They've taken the first three games of...

Game Rewind: Pirates at Dodgers, July 28, 1936

During the 1936 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished eight games out of first place. The Brooklyn Dodgers ended up 25 games out of first...

First Pitch: What is Pittsburgh Baseball Network?

What is Pittsburgh Baseball Network? It's a question that has been on my mind since last fall when I purchased the PittsburghBaseball.com domain and started...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 28th, Gus Suhr/Max Butcher Trade

Three former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus two trades and a game of note. The Trades On this date in 1939,...

Live Game Discussion: Pirates vs Brewers, 7:05 PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates (1-2) are taking on the Milwaukee Brewers (1-2) in the home opener at PNC Park. It's game one of a three-game...

July 27, 1979: Pirates Take Two From Expos, Move to Within Half a Game of First

It was a big day for Expos' fans, as it featured the return to Montreal of Rusty Staub, who'd been reacquired from Detroit.  It...

The One Who Got Away: Jack Pfiester

In this installment of The One Who Got Away, we are taking a look at a key member of the Chicago Cubs 1906-08 National...

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