Pirates Writer Recalls Opening Days in the 1970s

There was nothing like Opening Day with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium during the 1970s.
Fri, Mar 28
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Pirates Place Former No. 1 Draft Pick Gonzales on Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed second baseman on the injured list with a “nondisplaced fracture of the left ankle.
Tue, Mar 25
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Pirates to Shut Down Jared Jones for Six Weeks with Elbow Discomfort
As expected, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher will be placed on the injured list with elbow discomfort.
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Mon, Mar 24
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Pirates Pare Roster Down After Cutting Pitching Prospect and Power Hitter
The Pittsburgh Pirates have pared down their roster for Opening Day after resolving a few position battles.
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Sun, Mar 23
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Pirates Option Former No. 1 Draft Choice to Triple-A, Among Other Moves
The Pittsburgh Pirates have chosen their backup catcher and optioned catcher to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Fri, Mar 21
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New Approach to Hitting May Pay Off for Pirates
With a new hitting coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates comes a new approach to hitting.
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Thu, Mar 20
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Options Pirates Could Consider For Closer Role
As relief pitcher David Bednar struggles in the spring games, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a closer problem.
Sat, Mar 15
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Pirates Name Opening Day Starter
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that pitcher , last year’s rookie sensation, will be their Opening Day starter.
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