About this episode

The episode explores the rich and strange history of the rivalry between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants.

The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants is far richer - and stranger - than most fans realize. It is a century‑long tangle of postseason showdowns, bizarre trades, old‑timey feuds, and a fight that required police intervention! Along the way many baseball greats donned both uniforms, including four National League MVP's. We dive into all of that and more as we explore the surprising history between these two fabled baseball clubs. Get our Steelers-Ravens book here...

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