Great Rivalries
12 entries in the Pittsburgh Pirates compendium.
St. Louis CardinalsThe winningest team in the National League.Cincinnati RedsThe Big Red Machine and a legacy of five World Series titles.Philadelphia PhilliesThe oldest continuous one-name, one-city franchise in Major League Baseball.Atlanta BravesThe oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in North America.Washington NationalsA standard National League matchup without the heat of a true historical rivalry.Baltimore OriolesThe Orioles are the last charter member of the American League to win a pennant and the last charter member…Houston AstrosFrom Colt .45s to Astros: A Legacy of Innovation and SuccessPirates vs CubsThe Pirates have won five World Series championships, most recently in 1979.Pirates vs RedsThe 2026 Pirates aim for their first NL Central title and first postseason since 2015.Pirates vs CardinalsThe 2026 Pirates aim for their first NL Central title and first postseason since 2015.Pirates vs PhilliesThe Pirate Parrot: Pittsburgh's feathered fan favorite since 1979.Pirates vs GiantsPittsburgh's oldest franchise meets San Francisco's biggest budget, and October decides who blinks.
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