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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.

April 28, 1979: A Rainout and a Look at Where the Infield Came From

The Pirates' game with Houston was rained out.  It'll be made up in July. In the meantime, let's take a look at how some of...

April 27, 1979: Pirates Fall to Astros Again

Former Pirate Art Howe did much of the damage as the Pirates lost to Houston for the fourth straight time, 9-8, in eleven innings. ...

April 26, 1979: Pirates Head Home on an Off-Day

The Pittsburgh Pirates are off as they head home to face the very annoying Houston Astros.  They're currently 6-10, leaving them last in the...

April 25, 1979: Teke Perfect in Relief as Pirates Beat Reds in Eleven

Kent Tekulve retired all ten batters he faced in a stellar relief performance as the Pirates beat Cincinnati in eleven innings, 3-2. Bert Blyleven bounced...

April 24, 1979: Bucs Trounce Reds to Halt Losing Streak

The Pirates got well in Cincinnati, dropping the Reds, 9-2, to stop their six-game losing streak.  They did it behind a complete game from...

April 23, 1979: An Off Day and a Quick Look at the Farm System

The Pirates got a break from their six-game losing streak as the moved on to Cincinnati.  Meanwhile, let's take a quick look at the...

April 22, 1979: Pirates Drop Sixth Straight

The Pirates suffered their third straight one-run loss to the Astros by a 3-2 count.  The loss left them with a six-game losing streak...

April 21, 1979: Dejá Vu as Pirates Lose 5-4 in Ten Again

For the second straight day, the Pirates lost to the Astros, 5-4, in ten innings, on an unearned run following an error by Dale...

April 20, 1979: Pirates Lose to Astros in Ten

The Pirates moved on to Houston and introduced their new shortstop, but their losing streak extended to four.  The Astros took a 5-4 win...

April 19, 1979: Pirates Get a Day Off and a New Shortstop

The Pirates were off on April 19, but that doesn't mean nothing happened.  They defied the old canard about early-season trades not happening by...

April 18, 1979: Missed Chances Cost Pirates Against Phillies

The Pirates had some scoring chances early against the Phillies and Randy Lerch, but couldn't capitalize.  In the process they wasted a solid start...

First Pitch: If There Was a Minor League Season, Part 8

Well, this is the toughest one of all.  Not just because the Pirates have a ton of interesting pitching talent that could/should be at...

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