As other major league teams move to improve, the Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t even the subject of a credible trade rumor. By this time last year, general manager Ben Cherington had acquired Marco Gonzales, Rowdy Tellez, and Martín Pérez and re-signed Andrew McCutchen. This offseason hasn’t been as busy. So far, Cherington has traded for Spencer Horwitz and re-upped McCutchen for … [Read more...] about A Wish List of Hitters the Pirates Should Pursue this Offseason
The 5 Best Trades in Pittsburgh Pirates History
Hard as it is to believe, there were times when the Pittsburgh Pirates made shrewd trades to improve their fortunes. While current Pirates general manager Ben Cherington continues to approach offseason moves with the urgency of a man trying to escape from the arms of Sydney Sweeney, we present this subjective, unscientific, yet meticulously researched look at the top five … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Trades in Pittsburgh Pirates History
Three Former Pirates Who Don’t Deserve Hero’s Welcome
Whenever the Pittsburgh Pirates commemorate their World Series champion teams, fans cheer the return of their conquering heroes. Rightfully so. Many members of the Pirates’ champion teams of 1960, 1971, and 1979 remained in the Pittsburgh area. They probably never have to pay for their dinner in any restaurant in town. How soon some fans forget, however, the ones who don’t … [Read more...] about Three Former Pirates Who Don’t Deserve Hero’s Welcome
The Top 10 Pitching Performances in Pirates History – Part 2
Pittsburgh Pirates history has produced many notable pitching performances, so much so that this must be presented in two parts. Now that the reader has digested Part 1, we continue with the much-anticipated, eagerly awaited Part 2. Pirates History Includes Tales of Great Pitching 5. Law, with a Little Help from His Friend July 19, 1955, Pirates 4, Milwaukee Braves 3 at Forbes … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Pitching Performances in Pirates History – Part 2
The Top 10 Pitching Performances in Pirates History – Part 1
The Pittsburgh Pirates franchise is known for great hitters (although not recently) but their pitchers have produced some highlights, too. Thus, I present a totally subjective, completely unscientific look at the top 10 single-game pitching performances in Pirates history. So, let’s get to the first half without any further ado, without even bothering to question exactly what … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Pitching Performances in Pirates History – Part 1