Great Rivalries
12 entries in the Pittsburgh Pirates compendium.
Great Rivalries — Era Chart
St. Louis CardinalsA right-handed pitcher who debuted with the Cardinals in 2020 and has since pitched for siCincinnati RedsA National League Central rivalry spanning more than 135 seasons.Philadelphia PhilliesThe Phillies–Pirates rivalry, also known as the Keystone Series, is a Major League BasebalAtlanta BravesA rivalry forged in the 1990s NLCS, defined by dramatic ninth-inning moments and shifting Washington NationalsA standard National League matchup without the heat of a true historical rivalry.Baltimore OriolesThe 1979 AL champions, led by Earl Weaver and Cy Young winner Mike Flanagan, faced the PirHouston AstrosA modern classic forged in the NL Central, defined by playoff battles and divisional suprePirates vs CubsTwo bitter balls, one century of grudges, and a division that never lets you forget.Pirates vs RedsTwo river towns, one division, and a century of holding the line for each other.Pirates vs CardinalsBlack and gold against cardinal red: a century of NL Central warfare.Pirates vs PhilliesTwo old clubs, one long blue streak, and a division that made it hurt.Pirates vs GiantsPittsburgh's oldest franchise meets San Francisco's biggest budget, and October decides wh
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