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The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions, in addition to the distinction of playing in the first modern World Series. The Pirates are also often referred to as the Bucs or sometimes the Buccos (derived from buccaneer). Professional baseball has been played in the Pittsburgh area since 1876. The teams of the era were "independents", barnstorming throughout the region and not affiliated with any organized league, though they did have salaries and were run as a business organization. In 1882 the strongest team in the area joined the American Association as a founding member.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds – Game 72
19Jun2013Something weird happened yesterday. Since last season I’ve seen this idiotic refrain screamed loudly by the “smart” fans and bloggers, “I’d rather retaliate by winning the game”. As if those two things couldn&#...
- Mentions: Bronson Arroyo, Charlie Morton, Cincinnati Reds, Jeff Locke, Mat Latos
Which NL Central Pitching Staff is Most Likely to Falter By #162?
By: Blog Red Machine
19Jun2013How important is pitching in baseball? I don’t know, how important are the tires on your car? Pitchers and tires share so much in common. Both can make their total package look pristine. Both instrumental in carrying loads from point a to point...
- Mentions: Cincinnati Reds
Pirates Sign First-round Pick Reese McGuire
By: Pittsburgh Blitz
18Jun2013Last summer, the Pirates failed to sign their first round pick before the deadline, losing out on ace Stanford pitcher Mark Appel, who turned down $ 3.8 million, opting enter the draft again. This year, the Pirates signed their guy. The Pirates annou...
Series Preview: June 17-20 Reds vs. Pirates
By: Blog Red Machine
17Jun2013After a 5-2 week against the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers, the Reds were able to gain some ground on the division leading St. Louis Cardinals. A task that has seemed beyond impossible at times this year. This week it’s time to face anothe...
- Mentions: Cincinnati Reds
The Mets’ Best Doubleheader, From 1969
By: NY Times
17Jun2013The Mets’ Zach Wheeler and Matt Harvey will be the starting pitchers in Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Braves, but it’s hard to imagine they will come close to the greatest doubleheader pitching performance in Mets history. ...
- Mentions: Atlanta Braves, New York Mets
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers – Game 69
16Jun2013Brandon Cumpton kept the Pirates in the game, that’s all he needed to do. The Pirates just didn’t have the ball bounce their way. A great catch, a misplayed ball by Alex Presley, one more bobble with a man at third and this game is ve...
- Mentions: Los Angeles Dodgers, Zack Greinke
Hanley's return does nothing to help the offense
15Jun2013Trey Hillman was given the reigns to the Dodgers on Friday night, as Don Mattingly was serving his one-game suspension. Hillman was able to pencil in Yasiel Puig leading off, Adrian Gonzalez and Hanley Ramirez in the 3-4 spots, and A.J. Ellis b...
Yankees: Team has no muscle literally
15Jun2013I hate harping on the past, especially when the situation cannot be changed, but there is always an exception. For example if you had zero input in a decision, opposed it completely and find out you were right. Like during this past off-season, when...
Comin’ Straight Outta Cumpton
14Jun2013Word is that Brandon Cumpton will make his major league debut tomorrow. I’m not sure who won the race for that hashtag but we’re giving credit to The Angry Fan credit. It’s certainly the best and surely what I’ll be using on...
- Mentions: Charlie Morton, Mike Zagurski
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