Game 123: Mets at Pirates

Ace McDonald and Niese at seven.

In other news, the 18-year winning streak continues.

Game 122: Mets at Pirates

Karstens wins over Pelfrey, starting at seven.

In other news, 16 year old Luis Heredia joins the Dynasty for 2.6 million.

Game 121: Marlins at Pirates

Maholm and Sanabia at seven.

JR should rest all the starters for the wild-card surge, rather than have them be further humiliated by Ronny Ballgame, who now wins games on the base paths.

The Marlins probably were a little nervous when Paulino tagged up on Ramirez’s short fly ball in foul territory, but right fielder Lastings Milledge’s throw was up the third base line.

“I was very close to pinch-running, but then after I saw that, it was a very good heads-up play by Paulino,” Rodriguez said. “It was the difference in the game. Perfect slide, great jump.”

Game 120: Marlins at Pirates

Ohlendorf vs. Josh Johnson at seven.

With any other matchup, we could will Ross' second win no problem. But Ronny Ballgame is immune to our willing powers, and might have plans of his own.

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John Manuel of Baseball America thinks the Bucs won on draft day.

Game 119: Marlins at Pirates

Duke and Nolasco at seven.

In the Major Leagues, it is uncommon for pitchers of one team to seek advice from catchers of the opposing team. Unless, of course, the opposing team's catcher goes by the name of Ronny Ballgame.

Dynasty

We raise our glass to the two latest Dynasty cornerstones, Jameson Taillon and Stetson Allie, who both signed today.

These kids need nicknames. Jameson 18 Year Old Limited Reserve? Allie Bumaye!?

Game 118: Marlins at Pirates

Ace McDonald, Volstad, and Ronny Ballgame - all tonight at seven.

Game 117: Pirates at Astros

Karstens wins over the hapless Happ. Victory begins at two.

It must be hard to be an Astros fan, never winning the World Series.

Game 116: Pirates at Astros

Maholm gets the win over Bud Norris. Show starts at seven.

Game 115: Pirates at Astros

Ironhead Ohlendorf punches Myers and the lowly Astros at eight.

It is exciting to think that in 2042, the Bucs will be wearing the throwback unis of this 2010 World Championship team.

Game 114: Pirates at Padres

Duke and Garland at 6:35.

Even though everyone knows the Bucs will win this game, the players still have to go through the motions.

Game 113: Pirates at Padres

Ace McDonald and Kevin Correia at ten.

Looking ahead to possible World Series opponents for the Bucs: the once-hapless Orioles are suddenly the league's hottest team.

Game 112: Pirates at Padres

Playoffs. Pedro! Pale ales. Pittsburgh Pirates.

Karstens and LeBlanc Flag at ten.

Game 111: Rockies at Pirates

Pirates to continue the winning streak at 1:35. People starting to notice what we have long known, that this is a playoff run.

Rogers and Maholm the starters.

Game 110: Rockies at Pirates

Ironhead Ohlendorf headbutts De La Rosa at seven.

The Bucs will try to outBUNT the Rockies and keep their winning streak alive.

Game 109: Rockies at Pirates

Duke and Hammel at seven.

Should fisticuffs erupt, Chan Ho Park is ready to fight.

Game 108: Rockies at Pirates

The James McDonald Era starts at seven.

With Chan Ho joining the Bucs, the lowly, hapless Rockies should prepare to be drop-kicked.

Game 107: Reds at Pirates

Bucs win, 9-4 I think it was. Cutch, Clement, and Pedro all went yard.

Game 106: Reds at Pirates

Bucs up 6-0 in the second. Leake, the starter, is still in the game. Maholm started for the Pirates.