Pirates in 1st Place: A Retrospective

The Pittsburgh Pirates own the top spot in their division this late in the season for the first time since 1997 and appear to be heading towards their first winning season since 1992. Because the Pirates being in first is such a historical rarity come mid-July, we thought we'd remind you of what life was like back the last couple times it has happened.

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