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The Dog Days: Predicting the Pirates in July and August

July 19, 2013 Tim 1 Comment

On July 19th, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates stood at a formidable 51-44, with a one-half game lead in the National League Central division. It was the latest into the season that the Pirates had been in first place since July 17th, 1997, so naturally there was some excitement to be had. In spite of the buzz, Pirates’ manager, Clint Hurdle remained grounded. “They don’t break a trophy in half and give it to you on July 19th,” he told some enthusiastic reporters in an interview. What happened next was disheartening. The Pirates would go on to win 21 of their… Read the rest

Filed Under: Emotional Baseball Report, Pirates, Sports Tagged With: Baseball, Clint Hurdle, National League, pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pirates

City of Champions, or: Why You Should Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Pirates

June 6, 2013 Tim 3 Comments

If you’re reading this blog, there’s a good chance that you know a thing or two about the city of Pittsburgh.  You know that we’re the Steel City, and that we pride ourselves on hard work, especially in times of adversity. You know the skyline—the one that rivals even the tallest of skyscrapers in the biggest of cities—and, if pressed, I’m sure that you even know how to spell “Monongahela.” You know that we’re the City of Champions. You know about the Super Steelers, and “One For the Thumb,” and when we won that fifth Super Bowl, you know that… Read the rest

Filed Under: Featured, Sports Tagged With: Baseball, Clint Hurdle, Pirates, pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Park

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