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Life After Littlefield: Liriano dazzles in San Diego, updates on Taillon and Polanco

Life After Littlefield: Liriano dazzles in San Diego, updates on Taillon and Polanco

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
August 20, 2013

After losing seven of their last nine, the Pirates again turned to recent staff ace Francisco Liriano to get everything back on course and he did not disappoint.  With the run support being supplied by Pedro’s 31st bomb and a costly error by Padres’ right fielder Chris Denorfia,...

Had A Bad Draft? Fantasy Football Value Players, 2013 Edition!

Dan Kitchen, Staff Writer
August 20, 2013

It's that time of year again. Football fans gear up for seventeen (and hopefully a few after that) weeks of gridiron action. And for every few fans who focus solely on a favorite team for the season, one is likely to sacrifice a bit of their fanaticism in exchange for cheering...

Life After Littlefield: Pirates drop 2 of 3 to the Cardinals, shrinking their division lead

Life After Littlefield: Pirates drop 2 of 3 to the Cardinals, shrinking their division lead

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
August 16, 2013

After getting swept in Colorado last weekend, the Pirates went into St. Louis looking to get back to their winning ways and create even more separation between them and the rest of the NL Central.  That wasn’t the case. Tuesday night we saw Charlie Morton deal against the...

Life After Littlefield: Pirates make some roster moves; call up Lambo, sign Shoppach

Life After Littlefield: Pirates make some roster moves; call up Lambo, sign Shoppach

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
August 12, 2013

After literally getting beaten up by the Rockies, the Pirates decided to makes a couple of roster moves as they head into St. Louis for 3 games starting on Tuesday. In Saturday’s 6-4 loss to Colorado, we saw Pedro Alvarez get cleated on the back of his left hand by Dexter...

Life After Littlefield: Huntington stands pat at deadline

Life After Littlefield: Huntington stands pat at deadline

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
August 2, 2013

The non-waiver trade deadline came and went Wednesday without the Pirates front office making a much talked about trade to try and bolster this team down the stretch.  Some people preached about team chemistry at the deadline, while others made their case for an improvement...

Life After Littlefield: Pirates' Trade Deadline Preview

Life After Littlefield: Pirates’ Trade Deadline Preview

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
July 30, 2013

With tomorrow’s 4:00 PM trade deadline fast approaching, General Manager Neal Huntington will be on his phone more than a 16-year-old teenage girl over the next 24 hours.  And rightfully so, as him and the rest of the front office will be busy deciding what to do, or not do,...

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum located in Washington County is celebrating 50 years.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Enjoy Your Ride of a Bygone Era

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
July 24, 2013

Located outside the city of Pittsburgh in Washington County is a museum that has preserved a unique experience for 50 years.  The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum states a visit is “More than a ride…it’s an Experience!” After a recent trip to the museum, the saying is...

Life After Littlefield: Down goes Grilli

Life After Littlefield: Down goes Grilli

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
July 23, 2013

In last night’s 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals, we saw two very telling things concerning this Pirates team. One being Andrew McCutchen is really turning it on of late, going 10 for his last 24 Abs with 5 homeruns.  And there is something wrong with Jason Grilli. With...

Life After Littlefield: Pirates' first half recap and second half preview

Life After Littlefield: Pirates’ first half recap and second half preview

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
July 21, 2013

A lot has happened this summer in regards to Pirates’ baseball and unfortunately a busy summer has kept me from blogging about it.  However, I’ll do my best to bring you up to speed on the magic that has happened in Pittsburgh over the past several months. Some of the...

Celebrating 75 years is the Conneaut Lake Park 'Blue Streak.' The ride is considered a Roller Coaster Classic and Landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Coaster Landmark Turns 75

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
July 16, 2013

Although not located in Pittsburgh, a historic structure outside of the area is celebrating an important birthday.  Celebrating 75 years this summer is the Conneaut Lake Park Blue Streak.  The roller coaster opened at near by Conneaut Lake Park in the summer of 1938.  Designed...