Magic: The 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates and How To Save Baseball

Demand more from your local sports owner. Raise your voice. Chant. Be proactive. Because when it comes down to it, hating works.

An examination of the breakup of the 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates, the hapless years to follow, and the inevitability of a 2027 MLB lockout based on sketchy financial practices around the league. Where do we go from here?

The first playoff game in Pittsburgh in 21 years is a dramatic showdown with the Cincinnati Reds. What's trembling harder: Johnny Cueto's hands or Francisco Liriano's stomach?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are somewhere they haven't been in decades. Their trade history when acting as sellers is checkered at best. What happens when they act as buyers?

Before Paul Skenes, there was Gerrit Cole. Meanwhile, Francisco Liriano is running through a glass door. Let's play Price is Right.

Either Disco by Kevin MacLeod

Who Likes to Part by Kevin MacLeod ✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)

A flippant tarmac dismissal in 1972 causes ripple effects felt all the way in 2013. On Roberto Clemente's indelible legacy, hometown hero Neil Walker, and the Pittsburgh Sports Band.

Music by Kevin MacLeod ✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (⁠http://goo.gl/BlcHZR⁠)

Roberto Clemente, and the butterfly effect of his tragic death that can still be felt in the Pirates organization today.

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Music by Kevin MacLeod ✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)

A prized prospect finally hits in Pittsburgh. Gerrit Cole joins a stacked rotation with a Shark Tank coming out of the bullpen.

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Either Disco by Kevin MacLeod

Who Likes to Part by Kevin MacLeod ✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)

The prophecy foretold of a savior. And for once, that savior wants to stick around and not be traded for a pack of beans. Andrew McCutchen is here to save the Pirates. It's time for Pittsburgh to reward his faith and do the unthinkable: try.

Bounce With Me, by Duodedos

Chic Mirage, by Duodedos

Bleeping Demo, by Kevin MacLeod ✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)

Disco Medusae, by Kevin MacLeod ✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)

The prophecy foretold a savior. That man is Andrew McCutchen.

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Bounce With Me, by Duodedos

Chic Mirage, by Duodedos

Bleeping Demo, by Kevin MacLeod ✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)

Disco Medusae, by Kevin MacLeod ✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)

The moment the Pittsburgh Pirates glory days officially die, ushering in the Dark Ages- an era of unrivaled prolific futility.

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Bossa by the Fire, by Andy Warner

New Road, by Ghostrifter Official

Event Vibe, by Infraction

Disco Lounge, by Kevin MacLeod ✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)

Electro Cabello, by Kevin MacLeod ✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)

Stringed Disco, by Kevin MacLeod ✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)