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.

Philadelphia Phillies

Joe LandolinaJuly 4, 2023

Today In History: Tim McCarver’s grand slam that wasn’t

In my youth I looked forward to holiday doubleheaders on Memorial Day and July 4. However, today doubleheaders are as…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaJuly 2, 2023

Pirates turn to prospects to help struggling offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished June at 39-42, a record that puts them on pace for 78 wins over 162 games.…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaJune 18, 2023

Pitching has become an issue for the Pirates

Thought to be a strength in 2023 with the expected improvement by some young pitchers and the signing of some…
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Oakland Athletics

Joe LandolinaJune 9, 2023

This just in: The Athletics stink

That headline might be a bit harsh, but how else to describe a team on pace to become the worst…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaJune 5, 2023

What happened to the Pirates in May?

With a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend extending their winning streak to five, perhaps the…
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Miami Marlins

Joe LandolinaMay 22, 2023

Luis Arraez: MLB’s next .400 hitter?

Is it possible for a major-leaguer to hit .400 in today’s baseball? Nobody who qualified for the batting title has…
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