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This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: September 25th, Tony Womack and a Pennant Clinched

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

Today at 12:01 am

Five former Pittsburgh Pirates players have been born on this date, plus we have one game of note. Vance Worley, pitcher for the 2014-15 Pirates. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted him twice, making him a 20th round out of high school in 2005, and then again three years later as a…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: September 24th, Pirates Extend The Franchise’s Longest Season Winning Streak

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

Yesterday at 12:01 am

Seven former Pittsburgh Pirates players have been born on this date, plus we have a game of note. Travis Ishikawa, first baseman for the 2014-15 Pirates. He hit .217/.298/.348 in 53 games with the Pirates, split over two different stints. Ishikawa also had two stints with the San Francisco Giants…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: September 23rd, Jim Morrison, Jim Winn and Jim Rooker Lead a Busy Day

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

23 Sep at 12:01 am

Ten former Pittsburgh Pirates players have been born on this date, including a member of the 1979 World Series champs. We also have one game of note. Chris Volstad, pitcher for the 2015 Pirates. He was a first round pick out of high school by the Florida Marlins in 2005,…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: September 22nd, Danny Murtaugh Comes Up Big Yet Again

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

22 Sep at 12:01 am

Four former Pittsburgh Pirates players have been born on this date, including a member of the 1990 National League East champs, and another that played for the 1960 World Series champs. We also have two games of note. Hunter Owen, outfielder for the 2021 Pirates. He was a 25th round…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: September 21st, Max Butcher, Tom Brown and Sam McDowell Lead a Very Busy Day

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

21 Sep at 12:01 am

Ten former Pittsburgh Pirates players have been born on this date, including the center fielder from the Pirates first game in the National League. Before we get into them, current Pirates OF/Catcher Henry Davis turns 24 today. Tom Brown, outfielder for the 1885-87 Alleghenys. Back on April 30, 1887, the…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: September 20th, Jason Bay and Two No-Hitters

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

20 Sep at 12:01 am

Six former Pirates born on this date, plus two games of note. Jason Bay, left fielder for the 2003-08 Pirates. He was the first Rookie of the Year in team history (2004), and he remains the only one to this day. He had an .890 OPS over 719 games in…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: September 19th, Stuffy McInnis and John Jaso Headline a Slow Day

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

19 Sep at 12:02 am

Four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date. John Jaso, first baseman for the 2016-17 Pirates. He began his Major League career as a catcher, but concussion issues limited him to first base and some outfield by the time he joined the Pirates for his final two seasons in…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History, September 18th, Heinie Groh and Harvey Haddix

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

18 Sep at 12:01 am

Six former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date. Donald Veal, pitcher for the 2009 Pirates. Before joining the Pirates, he was a hard-throwing minor leaguer for the Chicago Cubs, who always had control issues. He was originally selected in the 12th round of the 2003 draft by the Chicago…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: September 17th, Sheriff, Marvel, Whitey, Otto and Wildfire

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

17 Sep at 12:01 am

Nine former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, starting with the most recent one first. James Marvel, pitcher for the 2019 Pirates. He was originally selected by the Minnesota Twins out of high school in the 37th round of the 2012 draft. He decided to attend Duke, where he…

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: September 16th, Stargell’s Debut; Stennett’s Career Day

This Date in Pittsburgh Baseball History

16 Sep at 12:03 am

Eight former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus a significant debut of note and a record-tying game by Rennie Stennett. Before we get into that stuff, current Pirates infielder/outfielder Tucupita Marcano turns 24 today. Michael Martinez, utility player for the 2014 Pirates. He began his career late for…