Pirates History

1904-05 Pirates Offseason

Pirates HistoryNovember 13, 2011

The 1904 Pittsburgh Pirates broke a string of three straight NL pennant winning seasons despite the fact they returned their entire starting lineup from...

This Date in Pirates History: November 12

Pirates HistoryNovember 12, 2011

Born on this date in 1983 is current Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher, Charlie Morton. He has pitched three seasons for the Pirates since coming...

This Date in Pirates History: November 11

Pirates HistoryNovember 11, 2011

Born on this date in 1898 was one of the greatest Pittsburgh Pirates players of all-time, Hall of Fame thirdbaseman, Harold "Pie" Traynor. He...

This Date in Pirates History: November 10

Pirates HistoryNovember 10, 2011

On this date in 1897 the Pittsburgh Pirates made a seven player trade, sending star outfielder Mike Smith and 30-game-winner, Pink Hawley along with...

This Date in Pirates History: November 9

Pirates HistoryNovember 9, 2011

Born on this date in 1886 was the first Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher to throw a nine inning no-hitter, Nick Maddox, who was with the...

This Date in Pirates History: November 8

Pirates HistoryNovember 8, 2011

On this date in 1920, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Wally Westlake was born. He played for the Pirates from 1947-51. He was signed as an...

This Date in Pirates History: November 7

Pirates HistoryNovember 7, 2011

Born on this date in 1932 was Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Dick Stuart, who played for the team from 1958-62. He was signed by...

A Recent History of the 82nd Win -1980

Pirates HistoryNovember 6, 2011

Though there were excellent signs of improvement in 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates are not close to contention. Next year, though, we might reasonably expect...