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Card of the Day: 1984 Topps NL Batting Leaders, Bill Madlock and Dave Parker

Card of the DayJune 10, 2020

I usually pick the Card of the Day subject well ahead of time based on inspiration. I'll see a Pittsburgh Pirates card that catches...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: June 10th, Ron Kline Traded to the Giants

Free ArticlesJune 10, 2020

Six former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus a trade of note. The Trade On this date in 1969, the Pirates traded pitcher Ron...

The One Who Got Away: Willie Randolph

Free ArticlesJune 9, 2020

On December 11, 1975, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a trade with the New York Yankees that was an immediate disaster and continued to look...

Game Rewind: Pirates vs Philles, June 8, 1903

Free ArticlesJune 8, 2020

On June 8, 1903, the Pittsburgh Pirates were hosting the Philadelphia Phillies at Exposition Park. The Pirates had an impressive shutout streak on the...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: June 8th, Don Robinson

Free ArticlesJune 8, 2020

Three former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus a trade from 1928. The Trade On this date in 1928, the Pirates traded catcher Johnny...

Card of the Day: 1982 Fleer Mike Easler

Card of the DayJune 7, 2020

In 1982, Fleer was in their second year of putting out full baseball card sets. They had previous released some baseball cards, but in...

This Date in Pirates History: June 7th, Pirates Exchange Hall of Fame Outfielders

Free ArticlesJune 7, 2020

Three former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus the team made a very interesting roster switch on June 7, 1939. The Transactions On the...

Obscure Pittsburgh Pirates: Ed Whitson

Free ArticlesJune 5, 2020

In our series of articles called The One Who Got Away, we look at players who the Pittsburgh Pirates parted ways with early in...

Pittsburgh Pirates Seasons: Larry McWilliams, 1983

Free ArticlesJune 4, 2020

During the 1983 season, left-handed pitcher Larry McWilliams put together a strong season for a Pittsburgh Pirates team that was barely above the .500...