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Card of the Day: 1988 Fleer Barry Bonds

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It always surprises me when I find a major set from the modern era that I haven’t covered yet, but here we are, using the 1988 Fleer set for the first time in the 17-month run of this series. I noticed a few days ago when I posted the 1988…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 24th; The All-Time Home Run King

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

2 hours ago

Four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, including the all-time home run king. Barry Bonds, outfielder for the 1986-92 Pirates. He was the sixth overall draft pick in 1985 and the Pirates had him in the majors by May 30, 1986. Bonds was originally drafted out of high…

Card of the Day: 2006 Hero Deck Pittsburgh Pirates Ginger Beaumont

Card of the Day

Yesterday at 10:30 am

Today’s Card of the Day comes from a set that I have passed over numerous times already, saying to myself I need to feature a card from that set some day. Today is that day, as we look at an underrated great from Pittsburgh Pirates history, center fielder Ginger Beaumont.…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 23rd, Ginger Beaumont and Some Big Trades

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

Yesterday at 9:01 am

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made four trades of note on this date, plus we also have three players born on this date. The Trades On this date in 2003, the Pirates traded outfielder Kenny Lofton and third baseman Aramis Ramirez, plus cash, to the Chicago Cubs for infielder Jose Hernandez,…

Card of the Day: 1986 Donruss Denny Gonzalez

Card of the Day

22 Jul at 10:30 am

Today’s Card of the Day is our first from the 1986 Donruss set, though we have featured a 1986 Donruss card here before. That first one was from the Donruss Highlights set, which was a separate small set produced by Donruss during the year and it had a similar look…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 22nd, George Gibson, Ryan Vogelsong and Two Trades

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

22 Jul at 9:01 am

Six former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date, plus two trades of note. The Trades On this date in 2009, the Pirates traded Adam LaRoche to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for two minor leaguers, shortstop Argenis Diaz and pitcher Hunter Strickland. LaRoche played three years in Pittsburgh, hitting…

Card of the Day: 2001 Fleer Tradition Mike Williams

Card of the Day

21 Jul at 10:30 am

Today’s Card of the Day features Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mike Williams, sort of. This card is a 2001 Fleer Tradition card. It had a throwback design, though not to a Fleer set from the past. In their haste to steal another company’s design idea from one of their best sets…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 21st, Mike Williams Deal with Phillies

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

21 Jul at 9:00 am

Two former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date and one trade of note. Before we get into that stuff, current Pirates pitcher Max Kranick turns 24 today. The Trade On this date in 2003, the Pirates traded closer Mike Williams to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league pitcher Frank…

Card of the Day: 1940 Play Ball Heinie Manush

Card of the Day

20 Jul at 10:30 am

Today’s Card of the Day comes from a great set from pre-WWII era. The 1940 set featured current and former players, and this one was a little bit of both. Hall of Famer Heinie Manush played for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1938-39 seasons. His departure from the Pirates is…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 20th, Hall of Famer Heinie Manush, and Adam Hyzdu’s Heroics

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

20 Jul at 9:00 am

Three former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date including one of the lesser known Hall of Famers in team history. We also have two quick game recaps. Before we get into those players, current Pirates Duane Underwood and Anthony Alford are both celebrating their 27th birthdays today. The Players…