Andrew Says: Year Of The Underdog In Baseball
Andrew states a case for this being the year of the underdog in baseball.
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Andrew states a case for this being the year of the underdog in baseball.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- The Pirates are hoping their pitching can pull them through a pivotal weekend series in Cincinnati, and A.J. Burnett, who has stabilized that group again this season, will have his opportunity. But is this the last hurrah for the popular veteran?
The Pittsburgh Pirates' hopes of catching up in the NL Central took a big hit Wednesday when Darnell McDonald launched a three-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win.
Pirates Bench Coach Jeff Banister has been with the Pirates orgaization since 1986. He has experienced all of the highs and lows. He shares what he felt Monday night when the Pirates clinched with the guys on The Fan Morning Show.
The lengths people will go to. Seriously, the miserableness of some in this town never, ever, ceases to amaze me.
Former Pirates pitcher and current color commentator Bob Walk joined The Fan Morning Show today for his weekly "Walk on Wednesday" interview.
Just one day after his team clinched their first playoff berth since 1992, Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington joined Starkey, Miller and Mueller to talk about putting this team together and what it was like celebrating last night's playoff clinching victory over the Cubs.
Pirates Broadcaster Greg Brown has been around the Pirates since 1994 and has seen plenty of the losing up close, but last night he was able to watch it all come full circle.
The Pirates clinched a trip to the post-season Monday night with a slam bang play at the plate. Did it stir up memories of a similar play, 20 years ago?
From the jaws of even more heartache, the Pirates pulled out a gem at Wrigley Field's historic home plate. Then, a short time later, the celebration was on as the Washington Nationals lost and the Pirates were assured post-season action.
For the first time since 1992, the Pittsburgh Pirates are playoff-bound, and team president Frank Coonelly reacts with Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.
It was the "out" call heard around the National League. The Pirates not only won the game in Chicago, but the Washington Nationals lost to the Saint Louis Cardinals.
To celebrate the Pirates clinching a berth in the 2013 MLB Playoffs- their first postseason appearance since 1992- The Fan Morning Show put together an audio montage paying tribute to this special team.
It's been a long time since Pirates fans have been able to read and believe the following few words – the Pittsburgh Pirates are heading to the playoffs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are going to the playoffs for the first time in 21 years, clinching at least a National League wild card Monday night when they beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 and the Washington Nationals lost to St. Louis.
