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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.

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Spring Training Recap: Pirates 7, Twins 4

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Spring Training Recap: Pirates 6, Rays 2

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Spring Training Recap: Blue Jays 7, Pirates 1

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Spring Training Recaps: Orioles 7, Pirates 6; Pirates 2, Twins 2

The Pirates played split squad games, losing to the Orioles, 7-6, at LECOM and tying the Twins, 2-2, on the road.  They're now 4-11-3...

Spring Training Recap: Braves 11, Pirates 3

In another inept display, the Pirates got stomped by Atlanta's B team, 11-3.  They're now 4-10-2 on the spring. Mitch Keller had a decent start,...

Spring Training Recap: Pirates 3, Yankees 0

The Pirates got some very good, and very welcome, pitching and blanked the Yankees' subs and prospects, 3-0.  Several key pitchers bounced back from...

Spring Training Recap: Phillies 10, Pirates 4

The Pirates continued to show nary a sign of being anything other than another standard-issue, Nutting/Cherington dumpster fire, getting walloped by the Phillies, 10-4. ...

Spring Training Recap: Tigers 10, Pirates 7

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Spring Training Recap: Orioles 7, Pirates 4

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Spring Training Recap: Pirates 7, Blue Jays 2

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