When you became a Pirate in the 80's, you became a pirate in the 80's. It was an effort by management to become more kid-friendly. Having a swashbuckling appearance was mandatory.Here is Captain Rod Scurry and first mate Spanky.
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When popular submarine-sidearm (though mediocre) Pirate pitcher Kent Tekulve was traded to the Phillies in April of 1985, many of Pittsburgh's faithful were up-in-arms that their ridiculous looking starter/mascot was so easily disposed of. Sure, he was an average pitcher. But he was their average   more...
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Every week, a bunch of different websites recommend a list of players from the waiver wire you should consider picking up. At SportsOverdose, we're making it even easier for you, compiling only the common players from those lists, all of whom could be considered the best of the waiver wire picks.   more...
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Between the NFL Draft and the Flyers game, I'll admit that I didn't plan on spending much time watching the Phillies game today. Luckily, thanks to Ryan Howard finally waking up from his slumber, the Phillies offense put the game away early, scoring 5 runs in the first inning to lead the Phillies   more...
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Thinking about selling high on Nate McLouth in your fantasy leagues? Think again...
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Ouch, the Braves just got tomahawk chopped by Pittsburgh, losing 3 of 4 along the rivers. But the way the season is going for the Braves, this really isn't a surprise. Sure, the Pirates suck, but the Braves have now only won 5 games away from Turner Field, compared to 14 losses. Luckily, this   more...
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Looks like the hot story out of Pittsburgh is focusing on a bobblehead giveaway featuring pitcher Tom Gorzelanny. The bobblehead in question has many wondering: Is that bobblehead giving me the finger? Tom Gorzelanny? The guy who is 1-3 this year with an ERA of 8.46 is giving me the finger?
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After taking games one and two from the Pirates the past two days, the Phils are on the cusp on their first 3-game sweep on the season. Brett "The Hitman" Myers opposes lefty Paul Maholm. A sweep would be sweet because it would likely place them atop the NL East with a 15-11 record (assuming   more...
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It's Official, The Pirates Suck It's nice that the Phils can have Bruntlett, Harman, Taguchi and Gavin Eaton in the starting lineup and still win a game. However, I think this was more of a reflection on the futility of the Pirates than the greatness of these Philly scrubs. As a fan of both teams   more...
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I've raised the bar, but only by 50%. Here are the top 15 (no longer top 10) closers in Major League Baseball from a fantasy perspective.
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The Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend have released slumping Designated Hitter Frank Thomas, so does this mean the first brick has been laid for a possible Barry Bonds return to baseball.www.rawsportsblog.com
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AccuScore analyst, and tortured Pirates fan, Tim Williams reviews the Dave Littlefield era, following the release of Matt Morris, the last of the blunders Littlefield was responsible for as the GM of the Pirates.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates Roundtable has returned. After nearly a year's hiatus, some of the best Pirate minds are again coming together to discuss the team's most pressing issues. Many thanks to all who contributed, and please take the time to visit each of their sites. I would encourage everyone to   more...
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Thank you, Jose Offerman. Your services are no longer needed. Like his hero Offerman, pitcher Olivio Astacio brings new meaning to the phrase "batsh*t crazy".Astacio was released from the Pirates organization yesterday after attacking a teammate with a bat during an argument at extended spring   more...
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Jorge Posada was a late scratch from the Yankees lineup on Sunday, and reports have Jorge going to see Dr. James Andrews to get looked at with a DL stint possible. We explain what this means for fantasy owners and what to do in the meantime.
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