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Monthly Archives: July, 2020

First Pitch: Now That All of the Draft Picks are Signed…

First Pitch
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed their final draft picks on Thursday, wrapping up their entire six-player draft class a month before the actual signing deadline....

July 4, 1979: Stargell, Madlock Hammer Cards

Pirates History
Willie Stargell and Bill Madlock led the offense as the Pirates won a holiday game in St. Louis, 6-4.  The win gave the Bucs...

Game Rewind: Pirates vs Reds, August 22, 1969

Pirates Game Rewind
Going into action on Friday, August 22, 1969, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a 64-56 record, sitting in fourth place in the National League East,...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 4th, Chuck Tanner

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History
The nation’s birthday is also a popular day for Pittsburgh Pirates birthdays. We have eight former players and one manager. We also have one...

First Pitch: A Brief History of July 4th and the Pittsburgh Pirates

First Pitch
Usually we would be right in the middle of the regular season right now, but the action on July 4th this year will be...

Pittsburgh Pirates Memorabilia: 1971 Topps Roberto Clemente Artwork

Pittsburgh Pirates Memorabilia
This is a unique article for our Pittsburgh Pirates Memorabilia articles because this particular item was just created. I guess you could call it...

July 3, 1979: Candelaria, Romo Shut Down Cards in 4-1 Win

Pirates History
John Candelaria and Enrique Romo held St. Louis to four hits and Dave Parker keyed the offense in a 4-1 Pirates win.  With the...

Obscure Pittsburgh Pirates: Ken Heintzelman

Obscure Pittsburgh Pirates
Ken Heintzelman was a left-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1937 until 1947, though three of those years he was off serving in...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 3rd, Moises Alou and Edinson Volquez

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History
Five former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date. Before we get into the former players, current shortstop Cole Tucker turns 24 years old...

First Pitch: The Official Start of Spring Training 2.0

First Pitch
Today is the official second start of Spring Training, Spring Training 2.0, or Spring Training II: The Return of Spring Training. Players have been...

Pirates Sign Three Remaining Draft Picks, Plus a Non-Drafted Free Agent

2020 Draft
According to Jim Callis, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed second round pick Jared Jones for a $2.2 M bonus. The 18-year-old right-handed pitcher out...

July 2, 1979: Bill Madlock Debuts as Pirates Edge Cards, 5-4

Pirates History
Bill Madlock had two hits in his debut as the Pirates' new third baseman as they beat St. Louis, 5-4.  The bullpen combined for...
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