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Pirates Hire Pitching Coach Brent Strom

TransactionsNovember 15, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates hired Brent Strom to be their assistant pitching coach, as reported by Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette. Strom is a highly regarded pitching coach, who has spent time with Houston and Arizona over...

Pirates Hire Matt Hague As Their New Hitting Coach

TransactionsNovember 13, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired Matt Hague to be their next hitting coach, according to Scott Mitchell of CSN. Hague was the assistant hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024, after three years as...

Pittsburgh Pirates Trade History: Houston Astros Edition

Pirates HistoryJuly 25, 2012

With the trade of three prospects for Wandy Rodriguez, I thought we would take a look back at the trade history between the Houston...

This Date in Pirates History: April 3

Pirates HistoryApril 3, 2012

Two Pittsburgh Pirates trades and five former players born on this date, plus a special mention at the end. Starting with the 1986 trade...

This Date in Pirates History: March 1

Pirates HistoryMarch 1, 2012

Five former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date including the first player in major league history to accomplish two very rare feats. We start...

A Recent History of the 82nd Win – 1988

Pirates HistoryFebruary 14, 2012

After being as close to a perpetual contender as any team in the National League East, the Pirates went through what was to my...

A Recent History of the 82nd Win – 1983

Pirates HistoryJanuary 1, 2012

Continuing down memory lane with a look at the 82nd win in 1983. The 1982 Pirates were never in serious contention for the post-season. Althought...

A Recent History of the 82nd Win – 1982

Pirates HistoryDecember 10, 2011

Continuing with the history of the joy of being above .500, let's have a look at 1982. After winning it all in 1979 and fading...

Game 15 Recap: Bucs Win See-Saw Battle

AnalysisApril 17, 2011

Reds starter Edinson Volquez continued his first inning troubles. Andrew McCutchen and Jose Tabata started the game with consecutive home runs. Lyle Overbay walked...

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