It was big news in Pittsburgh last season when the Pirates produced their first winning season since 1992, by going an VERY impressive 94-68, which earned them a wild card spot in the postseason.

What a difference a year has made! The Pirates 'limp' into this series with the Yankees with just a 17-23 record and 8 1/2-games back of the 1st-place Brewers in the NL Central.
The Pirates come to New York after dropping two of three at Milwaukee.
The Yankees look to move to .500 at home on the season when they open things up against the Pirates. The Pirates are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings in New York & will be facing Phelps who is 7-1 in his last 8 home starts. The Pirates have struggled against right-handed starters and are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. A right-handed starter. The Yankees have won 18 straight when allowing three or less runs plus why shouldn't I also add that the Yankees are 7-2 all-time against the Pirates in the regular season, including 6-0 at home! I'm taking the Yankees this afternoon.