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The 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates came into the year trying to avoid a 21st consecutive losing season and more than exceeded expectations, going 94-68 and making it to the playoffs. Their Wild Card game win over the Reds was one of the most prominent events in the past 30 years of Pirates annals. Pittsburgh claimed numerous postseason honors, with Clint Hurdle winning Manager of the Year, Andrew McCutchen MVP, McCutchen and Pedro Alvarez Silver Sluggers and Francisco Liriano Comeback Player of the Year. Recently featured: Tsuneo Horiuchi - Max Scherzer - 2015 World Series
Did You Know...
From the Bullpen's newest and recently updated articles: ...that Yasuaki Yamasaki (pictured) was the fastest player in NPB history to 200 saves? ...what records Tim Lewis set for the University of South Carolina? ...that Jim McCollom was an All-Star both of his full seasons in pro ball? ...what franchise record Katsuhiro Nagakawa set? ...that Olivia Pichardo was the first woman to play baseball in NCAA Division I? ...what two awards Akira Nakamura won in the 2020 postseason? ...in what country Thorsten Wöhner won a MVP award? ...in what event Yoshihisa Naruse was named MVP? ...that Tim Dulin once held the University of Memphis career run record? ...in what nation Dan Davidsmeier led the league in doubles and triples? ...what record Mario González set in Cuba? ...what tourney Michael de Gelmini led in ERA?

News
The University of Tampa wins the 2026 Division II College World Series, the school's third straight title. Denison University (logo pictured) wins the 2026 Division III College World Series. Three pitchers for the Houston Astros - Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert and Alimber Santa, who is making his major league debut, - combine to pitch a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers. Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox passes away at the age of 84. Osaka Toin High School wins the 2026 spring Koshien.
Today in Baseball
June 17: Today's featured birthday is that of Quinn Wolcott, who turns 40. 1880 - John Ward pitches the second perfect game in the National League in six days. It will be 84 years until the next one. 1915 - Zip Zabel sets the all-time major league record for innings pitched in relief in a game, with 18 1/3. He wins 4-3 after entering the game in the 1st inning. 1936 - Red Ruffing has ten total bases, a record for an American League pitcher. Ruffing homers twice in a 15-4 rout of the Indians. 1943 - Joe Cronin (pictured) hits three-run homers as a pinch-hitter in both ends of a doubleheader, the first time in major league history a pinch-hitter had gone deep in both parts of a twin bill. 1960 - Ted Williams becomes the fourth member of the 500 home run club, going deep against Wynn Hawkins. He joins Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx and Mel Ott; Ott is the only one who did not play for the Boston Red Sox. Recent days: June 16 – June 15 – June 14

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Recent Events
March 25, 2026 - The first game of the 2026 MLB season was played. March 5, 2026 - The 2026 World Baseball Classic got under way. February 1, 2026 - The 2026 Caribbean Series began in Guadalajara, Jalisco. January 20, 2026 - The results of the BBWAA vote for the 2026 Hall of Fame Election were announced. December 10, 2025 - The 2025 Rule V Draft was held in Orlando, FL. December 7, 2025 - The results of the vote of the Veterans Committee for the 2026 Hall of Fame Election were announced.
Future Events
July 11, 2026 - The 2026 amateur draft will begin in Philadelphia, PA. July 12, 2026 - The 2026 Futures Game will be played. July 14, 2026 - The 2026 All-Star Game will be played in Philadelphia, PA. July 26, 2026 - The induction ceremony for Class of 2026 of the Hall of Fame will take place in Cooperstown, NY. July 29, 2026 - The annual SABR convention will open in Cleveland, OH. September 27, 2026 - Final day of the MLB regular season.

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