Joe Landolina

Pirates beat reporter for Last Word On Sports. Proud fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers (now that Big Ben has retired), New York Knicks, Duquesne University Dukes and St. Vincent College Bearcats. Consumer of pop culture. Ponderer of the human condition. Other hobbies include eating.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaJuly 11, 2022

Grading Pirates GM Ben Cherington’s trades so far

The trade deadline is always a fun and interesting time for baseball fans anxious to find out who’s moving where…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaJune 25, 2022

David Bednar should be the Pirates’ All-Star (and other thoughts)

In 2021, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Adam Frazier and Bryan Reynolds started in the All-Star Game, deservedly so. However, during the…
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Book Reviews

Joe LandolinaJune 15, 2022

Baseball books: Father’s Day gift suggestions

Looking for a last-minute Father’s Day gift for your baseball-loving Dad? Or maybe you just want to “accidentally” leave this…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaJune 5, 2022

For the Pirates, the kids are all right

Much to the chagrin of their loyal fans, the Pittsburgh Pirates always seem to be rebuilding for the future. However,…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaMay 26, 2022

Where have you gone, John Morlan?

Not many Pirates fans would number him among their favorite players — or even remember him. He was a Pirate…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaMay 19, 2022

Derek Shelton’s “new school” bullpen methods aren’t so new

Lost in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ start to this season is manager Derek Shelton‘s creative use of his top relief pitcher,…
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