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1938 Pittsburgh Pirates (Franchise Encyclopedia: 1937/1939)
86-64, Finished 2nd in National League
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Scored 707 runs, Allowed 630 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 83-67
Managed by Pie Traynor

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Batting - 101, Pitching - 100
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Franchise Encyclopedia: 1938 Stats / Schedule / Transactions (1937/1939)

Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

December 15, 1937

Traded a player to be named later, Tom Padden, Bernard Cobb (minors), and cash to the St. Louis Cardinals. Received Johnny Rizzo. The Pittsburgh Pirates sent Bud Hafey (December 15, 1937) to the St. Louis Cardinals to complete the trade.

1938

Signed Pee Wee Reese as an amateur free agent.

January 20, 1938

Sold Jim Weaver to the St. Louis Browns.

February 22, 1938

Signed Tommy Thevenow as a free agent.

May 15, 1938 (Standings)

Selected Heinie Manush off waivers from the Brooklyn Dodgers.

July, 1938 (Standings)

Bud Hafey received from the St. Louis Cardinals in an unknown transaction. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

August 28, 1938 (Standings)

Purchased Bennie Warren from the Gadsen (Southeastern).

December 16, 1938

Traded Al Todd, Johnny Dickshot, and cash to the Boston Bees. Received Ray Mueller.

1939

Returned Pee Wee Reese to the Louisville (American Association) after expiration of minor league working agreement.

January 14, 1939

Released Red Lucas.

February 14, 1939

Sold Mel Preibisch to the Cincinnati Reds.

February 15, 1939

Signed George Susce as a free agent.

March 23, 1939

Released Ed Brandt.


The transaction information used here was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Last transaction is September 30, 2007.

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