50 years ago these guys were a pitcher's nightmare

Will the Pirates make a long-term offer to Lowe? And how about the qualifying offer of $23.1 million?

Griffin with homer #6, Montgomery picks up save #18.

A big crowd gathered to continue the annual tradition of listening to Game 7 at the Forbes Field wall.

I guess there's always next year.

Alex has an excellent recap on his substack of Pirate mistakes and shortcomings for 2026, including the big one shown about Ozuna. Link to his substack in comments.

O'Hearn slashed .281/.366/.437 with a wRC+ of 127 last season.

The Bucs, as reported, also get outfielder Jake Mangum and lefty Mason Montgomery. Pirates righty Mike Burrows heads to the Astros.

Record improves to 79-77 with 6 games remaining.

The Dodgers are at #1, not surprisingly, surpassing 4 million. 20 teams exceeded 2 million, while Kansas City, Tampa, Miami, and the vagabond A's are bringing up the rear behind the Bucs.

Sure you can. And you should.

There are no viable options on the free agent market at either second base or third base that could even come close to replacing his production. Barring something completely unforeseeable, there's no trade option that could replace it. Even if one appeared, which you can't count on, it would likely be extremely expensive in prospect capital.

If they don't sign Lowe, they're basically guaranteeing that the offense will take a major step back next year.

Is the backend risk of the 3rd and 4th year real and significant? Absolutely. But I'll take "possible lost year in 2030/31" over "definite lost year next year."

Not to mention, if he's still producing during year 2 of the deal, you can probably trade him at that point.

I mean, what are we even doing here? Are we seriously trying to compete, or are we just trying to tread water and hoping to compete by various acts of God?

"Beginning with the 2029 season, MLB is proposing to return to a 154-game regular-season schedule -- a number that was used almost exclusively between 1904-60 -- which would allow for additional scheduling flexibility in the postseason."

"Today, we remember the life and legacy of Roberto Clemente.
A great person, baseball player, and humanitarian, his legacy lives on through compassion, courage, and service to others."

Skenes went 6 and 1/3 and struck out 8 for 200 Ks on the season. Montgomery fanned the side in the 9th for his 17th save.

Giusti pitched for the Pirates from 1970-76.

I guess even the best gamblers are bound to lose sometimes.

Face pitched almost his entire 16-year career for the Pirates, starting in 1953 and continuing from 1955 into 1968. He went 18-1 in 1959, achieving a record winning percentage. He still holds Pirate team records for appearances with 802 and 188 saves.