Kevin McClatchy became the youngest owner in MLB history at 33 years old. He also saved the Pittsburgh Pirates from moving to Washington D.C.
Jason Bay Made Over $80 Million in the Majors, but Enjoys His ‘Mundane’ Post-Baseball Life
Jason Bay had some great MLB years and pocketed plenty of money in a fairly short career. Where is the All-Star outfielder now?
Gerrit Cole Will Make More Money in 2020 Than the Entire Pittsburgh Pirates Roster
Gerrit Cole had his 2020 salary cut by more than half, but he’s still set to make more than his old team’s entire roster.
The Dreaded Mendoza Line Was Named After Him, but Just How Bad Was Mario Mendoza?
The dreaded Mendoza Line commonly used to describe struggling hitters was named after him, but just how bad was Mario Mendoza?
Barry Bonds Hit His 762 Home Runs Off an Insane Number of Pitchers
A look at exactly how many pitchers gave up home runs to former Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds.
What is Bobby Bonilla’s Net Worth?
A look at the career and net worth of former MLB All-Star Bobby Bonilla, who still receives a $1.19 million check from the Mets every July 1.
The Tragic Death of Roberto Clemente Changed Baseball Forever
Roberto Clemente was a star for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The baseball legend tragically died in a plane crash on Christmas Eve 1972.
Ken Griffey Jr. Nearly Gave the Pittsburgh Pirates 1 of the Greatest Outfields Ever
An MLB rule that has since been changed made Ken Griffey Jr. a Seattle Mariner instead of a Pittsburgh Pirate.
The 5 Wildest Brawls in Sports History
Everyone knows the “Malice at the Palace,” but what are some of the other wild fights that occurred in the middle of a game?
Pittsburgh Pirates Make a Case for Equality With MLB’s First All-Minority Lineup
24 years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, the MLB’s first all-minority lineup hit the field thanks to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A Fishing Trip Cost the National League the Designated Hitter Rule
The National League could have had a full-time designated hitter as early as the 1980s, if not for a fishing trip gone wrong. Here’s what happened.
5 Baseball Players Who Weren’t Deserving of the MLB Hall of Fame
Everyone in the Hall of Fame is deserving of the honors, right? Not necessarily.
MLB Ballparks: The 5 Worst Stadium Names
With the Chicago White Sox’s announcement of a new, hideous name for their ballpark, we take a look at the 5 worst stadium names in MLB.
MLB’s 20 Top Prospects for 2017
With baseball season right around the corner, it’s time to look at who the biggest future stars are. We have the top 20 prospects in Major League Baseball.
MLB: 5 Biggest Draft Mistakes of the Last 10 Years
The MLB draft is a waiting game; some players don’t appear on a big-league roster for years. Here are the top 5 biggest draft mistakes of the last decade.
MLB: Inside the Fierce New Rivalry Between the Cubs and Pirates
The Chicago Cubs’ natural rival will always be the St. Louis Cardinals. But one of the blossoming rivalries in the game is between the Cubs and Pirates.
MLB: The 5 Best Managers in Baseball
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has long been regarded as one of the best in MLB. Who else joins him in the top 5?
MLB: The Top 5 Candidates for the 2016 National League MVP
With the MLB season right around the corner, now is the time to look at which 5 players might be most qualified to win the National League MVP.
MLB: The 5 Best Closers in the League
In the MLB, having a dominant closer is a premium luxury, and here are the top 5 in the game today.
MLB: What’s Wrong With the Wild Card Format (and How to Fix It)
After the 98-win Pirates exited the postseason after one game, it’s time the Wild Card system got changed.
MLB: How the NL Central Exposed the Flawed Playoff Format
Under a fairer format, things may have been different in the National League.
MLB: Why We Should Not Change the Wild Card Game Format
Some have called for changes to the somewhat newly implemented do-or-die wild card game in Major League Baseball. Here’s why the format is fine the way it is.
MLB: How Jake Arrieta Made History in the Postseason
In leading the Chicago Cubs to a victory in the NL wild-card game, pitcher Jake Arrieta did more than just ignite an entire city. He made history.
MLB: National League Playoff Predictions
With the best record in baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals look to be headed to the MLB postseason again. Who else will be joining them from the National League?
MLB History: When a Pirates Pitcher Threw a No-Hitter on Acid
Dock Ellis never meant to be on acid when he took the mound for Pittsburgh. Here’s how he tossed a psychedelic no-hitter that day.
Top 8 All-Time MLB Hit Leaders, Now Featuring Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter just made it all the way to No. 8 on the MLB’s All Time Hitters list. How does he stack up against the competition, and could he continue moving up?
The 8 Most Ridiculous Superstitions in Baseball
The Boston Red Sox chipped further at the Curse of the Bambino this past week, winning their eighth World Series title. We take a look at 8 of baseball’s strange superstitions.