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This Date in Pirates History: August 28
There have been five former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, two were involved in major trades in the franchise’s early history. We also have two trades of note, as well as a Jolly Roger Rewind from John Fredland, one that covers a game from the World Series winning 1925 season.
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On this date in 1996, the Pirates traded pitcher Denny Neagle to the Atlanta...
Embarrassed? Yes. Happy? Yes.
Fuji's latest contest question revolves around an embarrassing piece of memorabilia or related story we have. And by embarrassing, he means the price paid, the piece itself, or the story behind it. I'm going to stretch the definition of memorabilia here, but I find it's a relevant story nevertheless.I own a Clayton Kershaw Dodgers t-shirt, and I very much enjoy wearing...
On this date in Giants history — Dec. 14
2001: The Giants sign right-hander Jason Schmidt to a four-year, $31-million deal. The 28-year old free agent, after being traded by the Pirates, was 7-1 for San Francisco the previous season.
1948: It’s a busy day for the Phillies as the team purchases Ken Trinkle from the Giants and trades pitchers Walter Dubiel and Dutch Leonard to the Cubs for first baseman Eddie Waitkas...
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