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Posted by Karen at 09/05/09 · 7:00 AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates' mascot, the Pirate Parrot, plays with a large bat before the baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds  in Pittsburgh,  Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Shiver me timbers, matey, there’s nothing left in Pittsburgh’s treasure chest! This week on Only A Game, weary Pirates fans walk the plank…again. Also, a college football preview, and knit one, purl two, strike three…a trip to the ball park with some very nice knitters. Join us.

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Posted by Brian at 02/28/09 · 7:00 AM

Barry Bonds’ prejury trial was scheduled to begin next week, but a late appeal delayed it. This week on Only A Game, which legal team will hit the most home runs? Also, a World Baseball Classic Preview, and remembering Game 7 of the 1960 World Series between the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Posted by Bill at 02/26/09 · 3:17 PM

Jim Reisler’s “The Best Game Ever” is an enthusiastic retelling of the events of Game 7 of the 1960 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bill doesn’t review the 1960 game, but he does review Reisler’s book.

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