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Author: Wilbur Miller

Having followed the Pirates fanatically since 1965, Wilbur Miller is one of the fast-dwindling number of fans who’ve actually seen good Pirate teams. He’s even seen Hall-of-Fame Pirates who didn’t get traded mid-career, if you can imagine such a thing. His first in-person game was a 5-4, 11-inning win at Forbes Field over Milwaukee (no, not that one). He’s been writing about the Pirates at various locations online for over 20 years. It has its frustrations, but it’s certainly more cathartic than writing legal stuff. Wilbur is retired and now lives in Bradenton with his wife and three temperamental cats.

July 6, 1979: Reds Edge Pirates in Ninth, 2-1

The Pirates dropped a walkoff game to Cincinnati, 2-1.  With the loss, they fell into a four-way tie for second with the Phillies, Cubs...

July 5, 1979: Pirates Blanked in St. Louis Finale

The Pirates couldn't get on the board against St. Louis, losing 2-0.  The loss cost them a chance for a four-game sweep on the...

July 4, 1979: Stargell, Madlock Hammer Cards

Willie Stargell and Bill Madlock led the offense as the Pirates won a holiday game in St. Louis, 6-4.  The win gave the Bucs...

July 3, 1979: Candelaria, Romo Shut Down Cards in 4-1 Win

John Candelaria and Enrique Romo held St. Louis to four hits and Dave Parker keyed the offense in a 4-1 Pirates win.  With the...

July 2, 1979: Bill Madlock Debuts as Pirates Edge Cards, 5-4

Bill Madlock had two hits in his debut as the Pirates' new third baseman as they beat St. Louis, 5-4.  The bullpen combined for...

July 1, 1979: Travel Day as Pirates Head to St. Louis for Four

The Pittsburgh Pirates have an off-day as they move on to St. Louis for four games against the Cardinals.  The Pirates will send out...

June 30, 1979: Longball Hurts Blyleven in Loss to Expos

Montreal used the longball against the Pirates, homering three times total off Bert Blyleven and Grant Jackson.  The Pirates made a run in the...

June 29, 1979: Bullpen Holds on as Pirates Edge Expos

The Pirates' bullpen held onto a one-run lead for the final three innings as the Bucs beat Montreal, 6-5.  The win puts the Pirates...

June 28, 1979: Pirates Lose a Game But Add a Mad Dog

The Pirates dropped the second and last game of their home series with the Mets, 3-2.  There was other news, though, as the team...

First Pitch: A Wild-A** Guess at a 2021 Pirates’ MiL Depth Chart

Baseball America posted an article a couple days ago about the likely shape of the minor leagues come 2021.  There isn't much hard information,...

June 27, 1979: Bucs’ Bullpen Implodes in 12-9 Loss to Mets

The Pirates and Mets resumed their home-and-home series at Three Rivers Stadium and the home team's relievers probably would have just as soon stayed...

June 26, 1979: Blyleven Stops Mets in 2-1 Bucs Win

Bert Blyleven gave up just one run over eight innings as the Pirates beat the Mets, 2-1.  Blyleven allowed only four hits and a...

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