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Yearly Archives: 2020

First Pitch: Pittsburgh Baseball Network Will Launch This Week

When I started this site in 2009 it took less than a month from the idea to the launch of the site. Had I known...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 27th, Pirates Acquire Carson Bigbee

Only two former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, but we have a major transaction from over 100 years ago. The Transaction On this date...

Live Game Discussion: Pirates at Cardinals, 2:15 PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates (0-2) are on the road this afternoon to take on the St Louis Cardinals (2-0) in game three of their three-game...

July 26, 1979: Reds Win, 9-7, to Sweep Pirates

Cincinnati completed a three-game sweep of the Pirates at TRS, winning 9-7.  The loss was the Bucs' fourth straight following a nine-game winning streak. ...

Card of the Day: 1975 Kellogg’s Richie Zisk

From 1970 until 1983, Kellogg's put out their own set on baseball cards that came inside specially marked boxes of their cereal products. You...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 26th, the Marte/Nady Trade

Five former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, including a pair of teammates from the 1949 team. We also have a recent trade...

First Pitch: Mitch Keller’s Prospect Status

The Pittsburgh Pirates have opened up the 2020 season with an 0-2 record, losing a close one by a 5-4 score on Opening Day,...

Live Game Discussion: Pirates at Cardinals, 2:15 PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates (0-1) are on the road today to take on the St Louis Cardinals (1-0) in game two of the 2020 season....

July 25, 1979: Pirates Lose to Reds in Ten

The Pirates lost to Cincinnati by the same score as yesterday, 6-5.  This time the defeat came in the 10th inning.  It was the...

Game Rewind: Pirates vs Phillies, July 9, 1912

The 1912 Pittsburgh Pirates were playing well through early July, owning a 41-29 record. On July 9th, the Philadelphia Phillies were at Forbes Field...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 25th, Doug Drabek, Jake Beckley and Roberto Clemente

Five former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date, plus a trade of note and a unique feat by the Great One. Doug Drabek, pitcher for...

First Pitch: So You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance

In yesterday's First Pitch, we mentioned the new 16-team playoff system in effect for this year (and probably beyond). According to Fangraphs, the Pirates...

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