Tom Smith

Tom Smith grew up in Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania. He has been a Pirates fan for a long time and his patience is wearing thin. Really thin.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Staff Has Been An Unpredictable Joyride

The Pittsburgh Pirates have won 18 of their last 28 games.  The Bucs offense has started to come to life and are hitting bombs at a strong pace.  But the success–the Pirates are five games over…Read More

Jeanmar Gomez Continues To Dazzle For Pittsburgh Pirates

Jeanmar Gomez shut down the New York Mets allowing only one run, on a solo homer, and two hits.  The puzzling thing was Clint Hurdle fist bumped the right-hander after Gomez gave five strong innings…Read More

Neal Huntington Show Continues To Mystify Pittsburgh Pirates Fans

The Neal Huntington Show just concluded and we have some notes for you. Anyway, on with the show. Francisco Liriano was the focus of the show. One thing we always hate…actually a pet peeve is the…Read More

Francisco Liriano Strikes Out Nine in Pirates Debut

29-year-old Francisco Liriano made his return to the big leagues against the New York Mets and struckout nine while giving up six hits.  It was just what the Bucs needed. Liriano threw 90 pitches with…Read More

Francisco Liriano Set To Make NL Debut For Pirates, Duke Welker Sent To Indianapolis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated Francisco Liriano from the disabled list and he will make his debut for the Bucs today against the New York Mets.  Since a Christmas Day prank went wrong at his…Read More

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Tony Sanchez Gets The Call To Join Pittsburgh Pirates

Tony Sanchez is joining the Pittsburgh Pirates in New York and could be activated if catcher Russell…Read More

Who Are These Guys: Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Rotation Doing Unlikely Things

The Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching is worse than last year and the team has a better record against a…Read More

Thankfully, Neil Walker Rejoins Pirates This Weekend

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker is able to come off the disabled list Sunday.  It can’t…Read More

Well, This Sucks

Well, this always sucks.  The Pittsburgh Pirates are the afterthought in this town. The Pirates lost…Read More

A.J. Burnett Allows One Ball To Leave Infield, Pirates Lose

Close your eyes for a moment and think what the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff would be without A.J.…Read More

A.J. Burnett and King Felix Battle Today, Jeff Karstens Makes A Move, Duke Welker On His Way,

** After the Pittsburgh Pirates got a solid start from Jeanmar Gomez, the Bucs will need for a bullpen…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Jeff Banister, Josh Poytress Join Rumbunter Podcast

Jeff Banister and Josh Poytress join the Rumbunter Podcast to talk Pittsburgh Pirates baseball.  Banister…Read More

James McDonald Placed on 15 Day Disabled List by Pittsburgh Pirates

James McDonald has struggled in his last two starts allowing ten earned runs in ten innings pitched. …Read More

‘Make Hay in May’ Pittsburgh Pirates Campaign Begins With James McDonald

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking at a May schedule filled with games against teams that aren’t…Read More

Former Pirates Owner Kevin McClatchy Talks About Being Gay, Not Much About His Promise

Bob Pompeani traveled to Ligonier to speak with one-time Pittsburgh Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy. The…Read More

Who Will Save Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Rotation?

The Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching staff not named A.J. Burnett seems in a bit of trouble.  The…Read More

VIDEO: Bryce Harper Is Ejected During Ump Show

The Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates were getting things rolling today at PNC Park with…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Charlie Morton Expected To Throw Bullpen Session in New York

Charlie Morton returned to Pittsburgh yesterday for the Pirates team doctors to examine his right throwing…Read More

Pirates Clint Hurdle Doesn’t Fear Losing

The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing some good baseball and are off to a nice start to the 2013 season. …Read More

The Magnificent A.J. Burnett Dilemma

A.J. Burnett has 57 strikeouts, just one punchout behind Yu Darvish for the Major League Baseball lead.  …Read More