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.

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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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaMay 17, 2023

Pirates must replace Cruz, Garcia to contend

After an astounding 20-8 start, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ current stretch, which has seen their record sit at 22-19 as I…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaMay 9, 2023

Pirates falter against AL East clubs

Rrrriiinnngg! Hello, Missing Persons Bureau? I wish to report the Pirates’ offense missing . . . The Pittsburgh Pirates’ hot…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaMay 7, 2023

The worst trade in Pirates history?

How time flies. This July 31 marks the five-year anniversary of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2018 trade of outfielder Austin Meadows,…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaMay 1, 2023

Reynolds extension may signify new Pirates philosophy

By now you’ve heard the news. After demanding a trade and weeks of negotiations seemingly headed nowhere, Pittsburgh Pirates star…
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Joe LandolinaApril 22, 2023

Pirates’ hot start brings back memories of 2013

Is the 2023 edition of the Pittsburgh Pirates for real? As I write this, the team is in second place…
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