Joe Landolina

Now writing a weekly column, "This Week in Baseball History," and other articles for Pitcher List. 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.

New York Yankees

Joe LandolinaApril 15, 2024

Fritz Peterson, pitcher who traded families with a teammate, passes away

Former Major League pitcher Fritz Peterson, who famously traded families with teammate Mike Kekich in 1973, has passed away. He…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaMarch 27, 2024

Pirates 2024 season preview: How many wins?

With Opening Day fast approaching, let’s discuss how the Pittsburgh Pirates look after a busy offseason and an interesting spring…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaFebruary 24, 2024

Ruppert Jones, Jim Opie and one crazy spring

As a sportswriter and chronicler of baseball history, I’m obligated to commemorate every anniversary that ends in zero, regardless of…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaFebruary 7, 2024

Remembering Bill Virdon’s Final Home Run

July 23, 1968. The Cincinnati Reds entered the bottom of the ninth inning at old Forbes Field with a 5-3…
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Colorado Rockies

Joe LandolinaJanuary 20, 2024

A case for Todd Helton in the Hall of Fame

Major League Baseball will announce this year’s selections for the Baseball Hall of Fame on the 23rd. Todd Helton, who…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaJanuary 17, 2024

At second for the 2024 Pirates, why not Jared Triolo?

Having previously touched on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ spring training competition for the starting second baseman, recent reports suggest the favorites…
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