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This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

Normally, I do a pre-season analysis, where I fill in my own depth chart and playing time estimates for the upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates season, along with ZiPS projected WAR totals. This year, I'm looking at the...
All of the articles on Pirates Prospects this year will be my voice, with the exception of one: Roundtable. I wanted to find a way to give the fans a voice, but in a more structured...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 22nd, George Gibson and Ryan Vogelsong

Six former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date, plus two trades of note. The Trades On this date in 2009, the Pirates traded Adam LaRoche to...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 21st, the Mike Williams Trade

Two former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date and one trade of note. The Trade On this date in 2003, the Pirates traded closer Mike...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 20th, Heinie Manush, and Adam Hyzdu’s Big Day

Three former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date including one of the lesser known Hall of Famers in team history. We also have...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 19th, Ten Players Born on This Date

Ten former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date. Phil Coke, pitcher for the 2016 Pirates. The Pirates needed pitching at the end of 2016...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 18th, Ralph Kiner’s Big Game in Brooklyn

Five former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus a game of note Windy McCall, lefty reliever for the 1950 Pirates. He originally signed...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 17th, Esteban Loaiza Trade

Four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus we have one trade of note and a game recap from 1999. The Trade ...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 16th, Pirates Sign Kent Tekulve

On a slow day for Pittsburgh Pirates birthdays and transactions, we have just one player to talk about, one minor trade and one significant...

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