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Card of the Day: 1982 Fleer Mike Easler

In 1982, Fleer was in their second year of putting out full baseball card sets. They had previous released some baseball cards, but in...

This Date in Pirates History: June 7th, Pirates Exchange Hall of Fame Outfielders

Three former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus the team made a very interesting roster switch on June 7, 1939. The Transactions On the...

Chris Archer and the Right Time to Grade a Trade

Worst trade of the Neal Huntington era? Worst trade in Pittsburgh Pirates’ history? Worst trade in Pittsburgh sports history? Worst trade since the Louisiana...

Obscure Pittsburgh Pirates: Ed Whitson

In our series of articles called The One Who Got Away, we look at players who the Pittsburgh Pirates parted ways with early in...

Pittsburgh Pirates Seasons: Larry McWilliams, 1983

During the 1983 season, left-handed pitcher Larry McWilliams put together a strong season for a Pittsburgh Pirates team that was barely above the .500...

Card of the Day: 1955 Bowman Frank Thomas

When most baseball fans see the name Frank Thomas, they think of the Hall of Fame 1B/DH for the Chicago White Sox. Before the...

The One Who Got Away: George “High Pockets” Kelly

This is our fifth article in a new history series called The One Who Got Away. It’s a look at the players in the...

Game Rewind: Pittsburgh vs Indianapolis, June 15, 1889

Sometimes a triple is better than a home run. That was probably a line said by a 19th century baseball manager a few times,...

OOTP: Pirates Try to Take Series Against Cardinals With Keller on the Mound

The following is part of our simulation of the 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates season, using Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP). We simulate the season...

Card of the Day: 1987 Donruss Opening Day Barry Bonds/Johnny Ray Error

Today's Card of the Day is an error card that was quickly corrected, but not before some were released to the public, making it...

OOTP: Musgrove Takes the Mound Against the Cardinals

The following is part of our simulation of the 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates season, using Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP). We simulate the season...

OOTP: Pirates Open a Series Against the Cardinals

The following is part of our simulation of the 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates season, using Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP). We simulate the season...

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