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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.

May 10, 1979: A Day Off and a Look at How the Pirates Assembled Their Bullpen

The Pirates got a day off to return home for a series against Cincinnati.  Bert Blyleven was set to face Bill Bonham in the...

May 9, 1979: Pirates Win Wild Game Against Braves, 17-9

The Pirates won a wild and crazy 17-9 game against the Braves as the replacement umpires -- MLB was in the midst of an...

May 8, 1979: Rick Rhoden Makes Pirates Debut in Loss to Atlanta

The Pirates traded Jerry Reuss for Rick Rhoden on April 7, knowing that Rhoden was having some arm problems.  He wasn't able to make...

May 7, 1979: Candelaria, Bullpen Stop Braves

The Pirates continued their pattern of winning every other game with a 4-2 victory over Atlanta.  John Candelaria and three relievers kept the Braves...

May 6, 1979: Bucs Drop Rubber Match to Cards

The Pirates couldn't get much offense going against Silvio Martinez and the Cards.  The result was a 4-2 St. Louis win. Bruce Kison pitched well...

May 5, 1979: Pops’ Pinch Hit Caps Comeback

The Pirates staged a three-run rally in the ninth, topped off by Willie Stargell's two-out, two-run pinch single, to beat St. Louis, 6-5.  The...

May 4, 1979: Pirates Miss Early Chances, Lose to Cards

Don Robinson didn't have one of his better starts and the Pirates failed to capitalize fully on some early chances in St. Louis.  The...

May 3, 1979: A Rainout and a Look at Where the Pirates’ Starters Came From

The Pirates headed to St. Louis after rain washed away the finale of their series with Atlanta.  Don Robinson would open the series with...

May 2, 1979: Pirates Hammer Braves Behind Candelaria and Bill Robinson

John Candelaria went the distance and Bill Robinson went deep twice to lead the Pirates to a 10-2 thrashing of Atlanta.  Robinson and Tim...

May 1, 1979: Pirates Lose in Ninth to Atlanta

Kent Tekulve continued his shaky start to the 1979 season as the Pirates gave up three in the ninth in a 5-2 loss to...

April 30, 1979: An Off-Day for the Bucs and Some More Where-They-Came-From

The Pirates were off on the last day of April.  They finished the month with a record of 7-11, in last place in the...

April 29, 1979: Pirates Finally Solve the Astros

The top of the Pirates' order had big days as the Bucs finally took care of Houston, 10-5, at Three Rivers.  Omar Moreno, Tim...

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