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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.

Pirates Recap: Bucs Smash Rockies Into Little Bits

The Pirates went into Monday's game at Coors Field with a 9-7 record, but a 7-9 Pythagorean record due to their -5 run differential. ...

Prospect Watch: Lots of Offense for a Change

Except for Altoona, everybody in the system had big days on offense.  There were also some good pitching performances, which hadn't been much of...

Pirates Recap: Pirates Throw Away Great Effort by Johan Oviedo

The Pirates got a superb start from Johan Oviedo in St. Louis, but the offense, defense and bullpen all let him down.  The result...

Prospect Watch: Another Rough Day for the Starters

Not much good from the starting pitchers today.  Justin Meis, Anthony Solometo and Alessandro Ercolani all had mediocre to poor starts, the latter two...

Pirates Recap: Rich Hill Has Solid Start But Pirates Drop Rubber Match to Astros

Rich Hill had his first good start as a Pirate, but he got no support and the Bucs lost, 7-0, giving Houston a 2-1...

Prospect Watch: Altoona, Greensboro Break Out the Bats

Altoona got a strong start from Aaron Shortridge and a big day from Matt Fraizer, but may have lost Matt Gorski.  Greensboro had a...

Pirates Recap: Bad Outing for Roansy Contreras Compounded by Derek Shelton as Astros Stomp Pirates

The Pirates started their long, Noneil stretch in less-than-stellar fashion.  A poor start from Roansy Contreras and some even poorer managing from Derek Shelton...

Prospect Watch: Mike Burrows Leaves With Injury, Bradenton Gets No-Hit

Indianapolis picked up a win, but may have suffered a loss.  Altoona lost again but got a mostly dominant start from Jared Jones. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS https://piratesprospects.com/2023/04/prospect-watch-thomas-harrington-shines-in-his-pro-debut.html TRIPLE-A:...

Prospect Watch: Indy Gets In The Win Column, Altoona Routed In Opener

Indianapolis broke its four-game, season-opening losing streak with a doubleheader sweep over Louisville.  Luis Ortiz, Osvaldo Bido, Travis Swaggerty and Tucupita Marcano led the...

Pirates 2023 Minor League Previews: Greensboro Grasshoppers

The 2023 minor league season fully kicks off this weekend. To get you prepared to follow the prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, we've...

Pirates 2023 Minor League Previews: Bradenton Marauders

The 2023 minor league season fully kicks off this weekend. To get you prepared to follow the prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, we've...

Pirates Recap: Keller Stellar As Bucs Sweep Through Fenway

Mitch Keller was outstanding over seven innings as the Pirates beat Boston, 4-1, to end their season-opening road trip with a record of 4-2. ...

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