In the early 1900s, the Pittsburgh Pirates were one of the NL's most dominant teams, powered by super shortstop Honus Wagner. Wagner was to his time what Alex Rodriguez is to the contemporary MLB. The Pirates have won five World Series in 1909, 1925, 1960, 1971 and 1979. The put great teams together in the early 1990s as well, with Barry Bonds and Bobby Bonilla carrying the load.
Jeff Karstens will try to work out of his slump this afternoon, as the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants wrap a three- game series at AT&T Park.
Publ.Date : Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:18:53 GMTThe Pittsburgh Pirates will try for their fifth straight win over the San Francisco Giants tonight, when the two clubs play the second test of a three-game series at AT&T Park.
Publ.Date : Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:12:31 GMTThe Pittsburgh Pirates head west for the second leg of a 10-game road trip this evening, where the National League Central cellar- dwellers will play the first of three straight meetings with the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.
Publ.Date : Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:12:24 GMTSAN FRANCISCO - Pablo Sandoval says he's lucky. His manager says it's the result of hard work. Either way, they both want to see his surge at the plate continue.
Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:48:00 GMTOf all the teams to struggle against, the Astros just can't seem to beat the Pirates as of late. Houston will try to find some success against doormat Pittsburgh this evening in the opener of a four-game series at Minute Maid Park.
Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:56:20 GMT
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