2001 Pittsburgh Pirates season
Major League Baseball season
The 2001 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 120th season of the franchise; the 115th in the National League. This was their first season at PNC Park. The Pirates finished sixth and last in the National League Central with a record of 62–100, their first 100 loss season since 1985. The year also saw longtime Pirate Bill Mazeroski inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Offseason
February 1, 2001: Billy Taylor was signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Regular season
Season standings
Game log
Record vs. opponents
Detailed records
Roster
Opening Day lineup
Notable transactions
April 2, 2001: Billy Taylor was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
April 3, 2001: Billy Taylor was signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
April 11, 2001: Ramón Martínez was signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
June 5, 2001: Jeremy Guthrie was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 3rd round of the 2001 amateur draft, but did not sign.
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