Ray Oaks
Contributor
Ray Oaks was born near Pittsburgh. His major teenage rebellion came when he chose to go Penn State, instead of Pitt as most of his family has done. His Pittsburgh pride fully restored after hearing Eagles fans insulting the Steelers for four years, he moved back to Pittsburgh in 2003.
Catch-22: Pirates Sign Prized Pitchers, But Get More Bad Press
Catch-22: Pirates Sign Prized Pitchers, But Get More Bad Press
Why The Pirates' Draft Deadline Is Critical
Pedro Alvarez's walk-off homer last weekend was electrifying. The Pirates' future depends on their willingness to pay for more game-changing talents like him.
Andy, Pedro, And The Pirates On The Radio
Pedro Alvarez's recent success has been sweet, but the Andy LaRoche era is over.
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Pirates Swept By Padres; Brad Lincoln Demoted
The Pirates drop their fourth straight game, and starting pitcher Brad Lincoln was demoted to AAA.
SB Nation Top Five: Most Significant Pittsburgh Free Agency Losses
These five free agency departures had the greatest impact on Pittsburgh sports.