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We all follow the game of baseball for a different reason. It typically relates to our childhood. The game has a certain energy level and flow. There's a progression from nothing-nothing, no men on base, to...
Jared Jones throws an elite fastball, an elite slider, and showed promise with his curveball and changeup development this spring. He's a top 100 prospect. He's a rookie of the year candidate from the start of the...

July 12, 1979: Pirates Win, 5-3, to Sweep Astros

The Pirates won their fourth straight, beating Houston, 5-3.  The win gave them a three-game sweep on the road. For much of the game, Astros'...

July 8, 1979: Pirates Split Two With Reds

The Pirates split a doubleheader in Cincinnati.  The first game was a 4-2 loss, their fourth straight and third straight to the Reds.  They...

July 7, 1979: Reds Jump on Don Robinson, Beat Pirates, 6-2

Don Robinson lasted only an inning and a third as the Pirates lost to the Reds in Cincinnati, 6-2.  The defeat was their third...

July 6, 1979: Reds Edge Pirates in Ninth, 2-1

The Pirates dropped a walkoff game to Cincinnati, 2-1.  With the loss, they fell into a four-way tie for second with the Phillies, Cubs...

July 5, 1979: Pirates Blanked in St. Louis Finale

The Pirates couldn't get on the board against St. Louis, losing 2-0.  The loss cost them a chance for a four-game sweep on the...

July 4, 1979: Stargell, Madlock Hammer Cards

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...

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

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...

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

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...

July 1, 1979: Travel Day as Pirates Head to St. Louis for Four

The Pittsburgh Pirates have an off-day as they move on to St. Louis for four games against the Cardinals.  The Pirates will send out...

June 30, 1979: Longball Hurts Blyleven in Loss to Expos

Montreal used the longball against the Pirates, homering three times total off Bert Blyleven and Grant Jackson.  The Pirates made a run in the...

June 29, 1979: Bullpen Holds on as Pirates Edge Expos

The Pirates' bullpen held onto a one-run lead for the final three innings as the Bucs beat Montreal, 6-5.  The win puts the Pirates...

Pittsburgh Pirates Trade History: The California/Los Angeles/Anaheim Angels Edition

We have posted four Pirates Trade History articles here and will eventually get to all 30 teams. Some of the teams will have a...

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