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Live Game Discussion: Pirates at Cardinals, 8:15 PM, Opening Day

Welcome to Opening Day of the 2020 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are in St Louis to take on the Cardinals. Joe Musgrove...

Breaking Down the Pirates’ 2020 Opening Day Payroll

We finally made it. The season has started, and even though it won’t look the same, baseball—at least some—will be played in 2020. With baseball...

July 24, 1979: Big First Inning Costs Pirates in Loss to Reds

Starter Bruce Kison retired only one batter before departing as the Pirates dropped a 6-5 decision in the opener of their three-game series with...

Pittsburgh Pirates Seasons: Jason Thompson, 1982

Right before the 1981 season started, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired first baseman Jason Thompson from the California Angels in exchange for catcher Ed Ott...

This Date in Pirates History: July 24th, Barry Bonds

Four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, including the all-time home run king. Barry Bonds, outfielder for the 1986-92 Pirates. He was...

First Pitch: Welcome to Opening Day

It took almost four months too long to get here, but it's finally Opening Day for the Pittsburgh Pirates and most of baseball. The...

Pirates 2020 Preview: The Pitchers

This is a better subject than this year's hitters.  The most interesting thing about half the team's position players will be waiting to see...

Pirates Finalize 30-Man Roster Ahead of Friday’s Season Opener

On Thursday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced their 30-man roster to begin the 2020 season. Rosters had to be set by noon today. Here's...

July 23, 1979: Pirates Split With Braves, Win Streak Ends at Nine

The Pirates extended their winning streak to nine by beating Atlanta, 7-1, in the first game of a doubleheader.  Bert Blyleven went the distance...

Obscure Pittsburgh Pirates: Ed Fitz Gerald

We moved up Ed Fitz Gerald on our Obscure Pittsburgh Pirates feature because we recently found out that he passed away at 96 years...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 23rd, Ginger Beaumont and Some Major Trades

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made four trades of note on this date, plus we also have three players born on this date. The Trades On this...

First Pitch: One More Day Until the 2020 Season Opener

Today's the last off-day before the 2020 regular season finally starts. The Pittsburgh Pirates will be on their way to St Louis for three...

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