October 30, 1975: In a public relations blunder that reverberates today, Pirates broadcasters Bob Prince and Nellie King were fired. It was a joint decision by the Pittsburgh Pirates, KDKA Radio, which carried the Pirates’ games, and Iron City Beer, the main sponsor for the broadcasts. It showed a shocking unawareness of the Pittsburgh landscape. 50 Years Ago: Pirates Fire Bob … [Read more...] about 50 Years Ago, an Incredible PR Blunder: Pirates Fire Prince, King
Report: Pirates Hiring World Series Champion Pitching Coach
The Pittsburgh Pirates will hire Bill Murphy, who held the same position with the Houston Astros, as their pitching coach. Chandler Rome of The Athletic broke the news, based on several sources. Jul 6, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy (95) talks with starting pitcher Cristian Javier (53) while the Astros bat against the Kansas City Royals in … [Read more...] about Report: Pirates Hiring World Series Champion Pitching Coach
Nick Castellanos is Available: Why the Pirates Should and Shouldn’t Bite
The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to move on from outfielder Nick Castellanos, while the Pittsburgh Pirates are searching for offense. This, according to a report from Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Castellanos is approaching the final year of a five-year contract that will pay him $20 million in 2026. If the Phillies release him, they’ll be on the hook for the entire $20 … [Read more...] about Nick Castellanos is Available: Why the Pirates Should and Shouldn’t Bite
Pittsburgh Products Starred in Both Baseball and Basketball
The NBA season commences on Tuesday, overlapping the World Series and recalling those who played both baseball and basketball professionally. Two such players had ties to Pittsburgh. We’ll discuss a third who didn’t get to play in the NBA. Pittsburgh Produced Multi-Sport Athletes in Baseball and Basketball The Kid from Duke Dick Groat doesn’t get enough credit. He was perhaps … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Products Starred in Both Baseball and Basketball
Pirates Should Be All Over This Minor League Free Agent
The 2026 offseason has begun for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and among the avenues they’ll pursue are minor league free agents. Back in my childhood (the 1960s and 1970s), it wasn’t unusual for Pittsburgh’s professional teams to seek out the opinions of media members for recommendations about players. The late Pat Livingston of The Pittsburgh Press, for example, was a de facto … [Read more...] about Pirates Should Be All Over This Minor League Free Agent