PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had many all-time greats, but two players stood out in a recent list of the best players in the National League.
Today, Baseball’s Hall of Fame welcomed their class of 2025. They included a hitting machine, a big Yankees right-hander, and a short, powerful closer.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-0 for the first time since 1983. This marks the sixth time the Pirates have won the first five games in a season. So, what does history tell us about what happens when the Pirates get off to a hot start?
This particular Wagner card received a grade of 3 from Sportscard Guaranty Corp. (SGC). Only four T206 Wagner cards have been graded higher than a 3, combined, all in private collections.
The Wagner card on the auction block now features a portrait of Wagner with a "Sweet Caporal" cigarette ad on the back. They only made around 50 cards, and this one is in pretty good condition.
A look at the elite African-American players in Major League Baseball history reads like a who’s who of the upper rungs of Cooperstown. These are pioneering stars not only on the diamond, but also in the advancement of African-American culture in the country.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of Major League Baseball's long-standing franchises, so it is easily believed that a number of great players played and stayed with the team. Can you name every player that played the most games for the Pirates at each position?
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
The inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame election results were announced in the media on Feb. 2, 1936. After more members were added in 1937, 1938 and 1939, the first Induction Ceremony was held on June 12, 1939 honoring 16 players.Can you name the first group of players inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame?