#  @rieraci Ron Ieraci Ron Ieraci posts on X about mlb, bob, world series, joe the most. They currently have [---] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::144335202/interactions)  - [--] Week [-----] -42% - [--] Month [------] +120% - [--] Months [------] +283% - [--] Year [------] +5.50% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::144335202/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +31% - [--] Month [--] +85% - [--] Months [---] +271% - [--] Year [---] +3.90% ### Followers: [---] [#](/creator/twitter::144335202/followers)  - [--] Week [---] -0.55% - [--] Month [---] -0.55% - [--] Months [---] +1.30% - [--] Year [---] +4.20% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::144335202/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [mlb](/list/mlb) [finance](/list/finance) [countries](/list/countries) [nascar](/list/nascar) [nfl](/list/nfl) [musicians](/list/musicians) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [currencies](/list/currencies) [nhl](/list/nhl) **Social topic influence** [mlb](/topic/mlb), [bob](/topic/bob), [world series](/topic/world-series), [joe](/topic/joe), [ron](/topic/ron) #282, [in a](/topic/in-a), [$dave](/topic/$dave), [zane smith](/topic/zane-smith), [arb](/topic/arb), [mets](/topic/mets) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@1992pirates](/creator/undefined) [@leefoo9](/creator/undefined) [@pghhistorypie](/creator/undefined) [@northshorenine](/creator/undefined) [@thepointofpgh](/creator/undefined) [@albuccofan](/creator/undefined) [@ericzeman1](/creator/undefined) [@alansimonwriter](/creator/undefined) [@steelerscrash](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Dave Inc. (DAVE)](/topic/$dave) [ROOK (ROOK)](/topic/rook) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "HoF Day: Bill McKechnie got the call in 1962; the Wilkinsburg native played for & managed the Pirates winning the [----] World Series. Kiki Cuyler was next in '68; he spent his first seven MLB seasons (1921-27) in Pittsburgh hitting .336 & also earning a World Series ring in '25" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2016549289883816004) 2026-01-28T16:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1/30: Frank - Tiger/Kitten/Smokey Eric Paul Pokey Danny & Stan Sign Fritz Joins Dapper Billy Forbes Field Lights '60 Team of the Year No Bucco Sale Joe Block Hired; HBD Hipolito Scat Demon & Charlie http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2017251464393994310) 2026-01-30T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1940 - Club prez Bill Benswanger announced that the Pirates would become the sixth NL team to install lights putting up eight towers in Forbes Field for $125000. Construction ran smoothly & the first night game was played June 4th with the Bucs thumping the Boston Bees 14-2" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2017279798205128983) 2026-01-30T16:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1/31: JT Jeff Pat Danny Barry John Wally Dennis & Paul Sign Depth Dealin' Mike Al Jake Joe & Pud HoF Big Poison Up & Down '63 Staff Joe Woes Media Moves; RIP Alvin HBD Ted Coral Don Jimmy Stuffy Jot Al & Bob http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2017613842923270578) 2026-01-31T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2004 - The Bucs inked 15-year vet RHP Jose Mesa [--] to a one-year minor-league deal w/an option (he made $2.8M in two seasons) after a dismal season in Philly. The vet rediscovered his mojo & went 5-2-43/3.25 in [--] appearances in '04 falling three saves shy of the club record" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2016910604586385500) 2026-01-29T16:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1952 - RF Paul Big Poison Waner was elected to the Hall. In a 20-year career he led the NL in hitting three times posting a .lifetime [---] BA. RHP Pud Galvin joined him in '65. Pud was MLBs first [---] game winner & tossed for the Alleghenys Pirates & Burghers from 1885-1892" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2017656023184515562) 2026-01-31T17:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Waner story: 2-1-1952 Press/UPI; Pud story: 2-1-1965 BC Times/UP" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2017656026359615562) 2026-01-31T17:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "2/1: Juan Tony & Super Joe Sign Gotay Dealt War Tax; HBD Stolmy Jim Cecilio Ernie Jim Bob Chuck Dixie Jim Candy Jim & Rosey http://oldbucs.blogspot.co http://oldbucs.blogspot.co" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2017976235641708745) 2026-02-01T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1884 - Pirate announcer Albert "Rosey" Rowswell was born in Alton Illinois & raised in Tarentum. In [----] he joined WWSW as a Buc broadcaster. His last on-air partner was Bob Prince from 1948-54 who called the equally colorful Pirates booth booster Rosey his mentor" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2018017550609629644) 2026-02-01T17:44Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "2/2: Chris Dale & Jeff Sign Freddie Schoolboy & Ol' Stubblebeard HoF Branch Plays Contract Hardball Breakout Steve Dapper New Old Unis Skinned NL Forms; RIP Buck Ed & Len HBD Troy Travis Ronny Pat Manny John Fred & Big Bill http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2018338622882320547) 2026-02-02T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2021 - LHP Grant Buck Jackson died at age [--] of Covid complications. The lefty tossed six years (1977-82) for the Bucs slashing 29-19-36/3.23 & went 2-0 in six scoreless outings during the [----] NLCS/World Series winning game seven of the Fall Classic. Bob Smizik's [----] bio:" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2018406917379441108) 2026-02-02T19:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "2/3: Tim M Mike Rennie Tim C Tony Stu & Rip Sign Billy & Martin HoF Arriba In Latino HoF Pops Dapper No Angel; RIP Bob & Tom HBD Austin Freddie Joe & Live Oak http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2018701018356474332) 2026-02-03T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1962 - Roberto Clemente won the Dapper Dan Man of the Year Award after hitting .351 in [----] to take the NL batting crown. Ex-Pgh mayor & PA governor Davey Lawrence presented Arriba with his award. Dick Stuart was also recognized by the DDs for batting .301 w/35 HRs & [---] RBIs" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2019121767248450019) 2026-02-04T18:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "photo - Teenie Harris 2/4/1962; story - Ed Yates Post-Gazette 2/5/1962; Stu card - Topps 1962" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2019121769894789226) 2026-02-04T18:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@NorthShoreNine Good luck Alex; I'm sure we'll be reading your stories again soon" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2019185307107631418) 2026-02-04T23:04Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1932 - Owner Barney Dreyfuss passed away. Dan Bonks Story of Forbes Field noted that Between [----] and [----] Dreyfuss was in the middle of every important decision facing pro baseball including syndication contraction league conflicts the Fed League schedules scandals" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2019490400386359298) 2026-02-05T19:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "2/7: Bill Bob Buddy Danny & Ralph Sign Dapper Baron Broadway Brault; Lotsa HBD's - Humberto Adrian Juan Clipper Joe Bill Lefty Jack Mitty & John http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020150557793743231) 2026-02-07T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2/8: Frankie Bo & Walkie Sign Long Game Dealin' Josh Buck Danny & Joe Dapper Pirates Charities Founded; RIP Ray B & Ray K HBD Tree Felix Bob Monty Cookie & Whitey http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020512957562503239) 2026-02-08T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2/10: Melky Lee Trench Kaat Lloyd Jimmy & Otto Sign Ramon Deal Jim Joins Jason Dapper Judy HoF Bob No Seer Wet One Done; HBD Jeanmar Duke Luis Justin Cesar & Ruben Larry Digger Jake Cotton Bill & Jim http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021237732245205421) 2026-02-10T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2/11: Yasmani Tony Brian Eric Doug Danny Cecil Pops & Groat Sign Bell & Brett Lose Arb Priddy - Crandall Vic - Burleigh Manny Latino HoF Garth In Camp Scouts Scoop Starg Hired Jay Dapper; Boom TRS; RIP Chuck & Kiki HBD Trey Hoot & Leon http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021600109671465228) 2026-02-11T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2011 - Chuck Tanner died at [--] in New Castle. Captain Sunshine led the club from 1977-85 (the Bucs traded Manny Sanguillen to the As for Chucks services) winning the World Series in '79 with the We Are Family gang w/10 more years as skipper for the White Sox A's & Braves" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021654441645289736) 2026-02-11T18:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1988 - OF Andy Van Slyke agreed to an $825K contract w/bonuses that could bring it to $900K to remain the highest paid Pirate. AVS had a strong [--] line of .293/21 HR/82 RBI/34 SBs & in '88 he earned spots for the first time on the All Star Gold Glove & Silver Slugger squads" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022410111562731963) 2026-02-13T20:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1991: Happy V- Day to Doug Drabek who won his arb case for $3.335M leaving Pghs $2.3M counter in the dust. DD became the 1st $3M awardee in arb history & the Bucs highest paid player ever in one fell swoop. In [----] he went 22-6/2.76 & won the Cy Young pretty strong leverage" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022732415538806827) 2026-02-14T17:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1/18: Big Joe-David/Endy Bix Dealt Felipe Francisco Bobby Sudden Sam Hal & The Tiger Sign Hank & Eddie Join DD BB & Bo To Hearings Pete GM Dapper Ralph; HBD Justin Gift Wandy Lauren Eddie & Charlie http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2012902810304823401) 2026-01-18T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2/12: Jarrod John The Hammer & Rennie Sign Jack Wins Arb North Shore Names; HBD Argenis Todd Chris Stan Cam Joe Woody Dutch Big Train Whitey & Ray http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021962506676449475) 2026-02-12T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1969 - The new North Shore sandbox for the Bucs & Steelers was dubbed Pgh Three Rivers Stadium unanimously by the Stadium Authority bypassing bruised sentiments to honor either Davey Lawrence (he got the Convention Center) or Roberto Clemente (he got the Sixth Street Bridge)" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022013319037825467) 2026-02-12T18:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "2/13: Brandon AVS Moose Cobra Teke & Dave Sign Cool Papa HoF; RIP Nellie HBD Curtis Stretch Pete Rocky Oadis Herman Harl Crazy & Bill http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022324885935345922) 2026-02-13T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "story - Paul Meyer Post-gGzette 2/14/1988" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2022410114142253387) 2026-02-13T20:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "2/14: Josh Denny Doug & Jason Sign Barr 1st Franchise Move Gene Back Coach Kitten & Scout Teke Kevin Moves Martin Era USA Joe NCBBL Forms w/Keystones; HBD Damaso Will Frank Earl Jack Admiral Harry & Morgan http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022687275117666325) 2026-02-14T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "stories - Paul Meyer Post-Gazette; John Perrotto BC Times; 2/15/1991" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022732418189529393) 2026-02-14T17:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "2012 - The Pirates officially had RHP AJ Burnett drop in their laps (the deal was spilled a couple of days earlier). He was had from the NYY for farm hands RHP Diego Moreno & OF Exicardo Cayones; NY agreed to pay $20M of the $33M remaining on the last two years of his contract" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1892268380989641107) 2025-02-19T17:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Release - Pgh Pirates 2/19/2012; NY Times story - Davis Waldstein 2/17/2012" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1892268382839259364) 2025-02-19T17:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1980 - President Jimmy Carter hosted both the Steelers & Pirates in a White House ceremony to celebrate their championship wins in Super Bowl XIV & the [----] World Series. Champion's showcases thought to be initiated by JFK were made into an annual rite by Ronald Reagan" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1893379130453872995) 2025-02-22T19:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Maz & Hal capped a pretty good Bucco date. The Bucs won WS games in [----] v Motown (8-4) [----] v the Sens (3-2) & [----] v the O's (4-3) plus knotting the '91 & '92 NLCS v Atlanta sadly to no avail. They bought Paul Waner's contract in '25 & HBD to bonus baby Bob Bailey" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1977774966629110202) 2025-10-13T16:34Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1971 - Nellie Briles tossed a two-hit two-walk shutout at the Baltimore Orioles as Nellie faced just [--] hitters at Three Rivers Stadium in front of [-----] Pittsburgh fans. The 4-0 win put the Pirates up three games to two in the World Series" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1978132672938467565) 2025-10-14T16:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "10/19: '79 Parade Angels Released The Man Honored Joe Joins Staff; HBD Jordan John James JA Rajai Joey Bats The Hat Rimp Don Tom L & Tom M http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1979910409831190893) 2025-10-19T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1969 - RHP Dave Giusti & C Dave Ricketts came over from the Cards for 1B/OF Carl Taylor & minor league OF Frank Vanzin. Giusti spent seven years in the Buc bullpen posting a 47-28-133/2.94 line w/an All-Star nod after the Pirates smartly converted him from a starter to the pen" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1980672242976698790) 2025-10-21T16:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2013 - TSN named Clint Hurdle NL Manager of the Year as he led the Pirates to the playoffs after breaking a 20-year string of losing seasons. The 94-win Bucs won the NL Wild Card Game v the Reds before dropping the NLDS to St Louis. The BBWAA also honored Clint as MOTY in Nov" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1981038424040616338) 2025-10-22T16:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1992 - It was a dark day as Barry Bonds & Doug Drabek declared free agency. Bonds was a 2-time MVP (1990 1992) & Drabek a '90 Cy Young winner. Both found ready & willing takers: BB signed a 6-year/$43.75M deal w/the Giants while DD inked a 4-year/$20M contract w/the Astros" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1982483219091210306) 2025-10-26T16:23Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "1971 - Dave Giusti was TSN's Fireman of the Year with a line of 5-6-30/2.93. Though postseason stats werent considered he was brilliant in the NLCS v the Giants & the World Series against the O's giving up just four hits & no runs in 10-2/3 innings/7 outings with three saves" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1983937399257288925) 2025-10-30T16:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "11/3: Deac Wins Cy Jesse-Aki JT Signs Triolo Earns Gold Glove Big Poison #2 Rosters Trimmed Sac Fly A Thing DC Bets Paid Off Touring; RIP Matty & Mike HBD Meow Homer Ed John Harry & Jim http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1985361334448599458) 2025-11-03T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1930: SS Dick Groat was born in Wilkinsburg. The Swissvale HS star was a two sport ace & was twice named a hoops All-America at Duke. As a Buc bonus baby he never played in the minors but was the NL-MVP in [----] & in his Pirate era (1952-62) he hit .286 while a 3-time All-Star" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1985770435578138806) 2025-11-04T18:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1976 - The Pirates sent C Manny Sanguillen & $100000 to Oakland to land manager Chuck Tanner. It was the second player-for-skipper deal in MLB history (excluding player/managers); the first was in [----] when the Mets sent RHP Bill Denehy & cash to Washington for Gil Hodges" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1986101260844486937) 2025-11-05T16:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "11/6: '21 Shakeout Cutch Wins 3rd Silver Slugger Bartell-Thevenow Rene & Branch Hired Cobra Dangled #22 On TV; HBD Candy Man Matt Adam Don & Bob http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1986448497235706014) 2025-11-06T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2014 - CF Andrew McCutchen won his 3rd consecutive NL Silver Slugger award & 2B Neil Walker took home his 1st. Cutch was the 1st Pgh outfielder to earn [--] straight Silver Sluggers since Barry Bonds in 1990-92 while Neil was the 1st Pirate 2B to earn a SS since Johnny Ray in 1983" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1986486843194364059) 2025-11-06T17:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "11/8: Kang Signed Bay '04 ROTY Starling Repeat Golden Glove; HBD Mike Nick Little All Right Rex Wally & Bill http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1987173269557084613) 2025-11-08T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "11/10: Pink-Pop Swap Choi Deac & Jack Join Hot Rod & Jeff Sign '22 shuffle Marte GG IF Mix Nixed Lloyd Meet & Greet Rotary Awards Turf Test; HBD Matt Junior Speed Eddie Fred & Billy http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1987898052909342957) 2025-11-10T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1995 - 3B Jeff King [--] passed up a chance to test the market to sign a two-year/$5M contract with the Pirates. He was worth every cent in [----] hitting .271 with [--] homers & [---] RBI then was sent to KC. Jeff played out his final three seasons as a Royal before retiring" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1987940741117624408) 2025-11-10T17:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "A couple of solid relievers celebrate their B-Day today. Jason Grilli who had four seasons/44 saves here with an All-Star '13 (33 saves/2.70 ERA/13K per 9IP) & Roberto Hernandez who had an '06 cup of coffee here at the end of his career which covered [----] games & [---] saves" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1988319885727068535) 2025-11-11T18:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "11/15: Roberto's 12th GG Redus Signs '22 Roster Dance BC & Clint Hired PA HoF'ers Rene Axed Skenes Card Package Sales Bump; HBD Craig Randy Gus MVR & Joe http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1989664679959077028) 2025-11-15T12:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1962 - Dick Groat was traded w/LHP Diomedes Olivo to the Cardinals for RHP Don Cardwell & IF Julio Gotay. Groat played [--] more years made [--] All-Star teams & won another World Series. Cardwell went 33-33-1/3.28 in [--] Pirates seasons while Gotay got into [--] games in [--] years here" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1991187469929210212) 2025-11-19T16:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "11/20: Stu/Lamabe-Pags/Schwall Deac & Maz '60 All-Stars Rick Comeback Player Leyland Hired JR's Staff Brown Signs Hamey Out & Rickey In Roster Remixes Creech Hired Bucs For Sale; HBD Jeff John & Pinch http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1991521930600431644) 2025-11-20T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2021 - The Pirates signed free agent lefty Jose Quintana [--] to a one-year/$2M contract. It was a great rental - he went 3-5/3.50 in [--] starts (the Bucs were 10-10 in games he started while 62-100 on the year) & was swapped for Johan Oviedo from the Cards in a deadline deal" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1991923455659561186) 2025-11-21T17:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "11/22: Roberto Claimed Francisco Signed French Bids Adieu '24 Remix Sax Tops Johnny Quail To Mets; HBD Mike John Dick & Walt http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1992246702179557601) 2025-11-22T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1971 - Danny Murtaugh retired as manager following a family sit-down after winning the [----] World Series & Bill Virdon was named to his spot. The Quail led the Pirates to [--] wins & the '72 NL East title but a 67-69 mark in '73 cost him his job; the Irishman was recalled to duty" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1992664413946491043) 2025-11-23T18:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1975 - Charley Feeney of the Post-Gazette wrote that Dock Ellis was on his way out of Pgh after some head-butting during the season with Danny Murtaugh. He was right; the Docktor was traded to the Yankees three weeks later w/Ken Brett & Willie Randolph for local lad Doc Medich" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1993386548977713226) 2025-11-25T18:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1927 - Hall of Famer OF Kiki Cuyler was traded to the Cubs for IF Sparky Adams & OF/1B Pete Scott. Kiki had bumped heads w/manager Donie Bush & owner Barney Dreyfuss was looking to dump salary so it was bye-bye Cuyler. He competed for [--] more seasons hitting .300+ in six" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1994487410986815703) 2025-11-28T19:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1931 - George Mooney Gibson (due to his moon-shaped face or because once played for a team called the Mooneys; take your pick) returned for his second spin as manager replacing Jewel Ens. He lasted into early [----] posting a 200-159 record w/an overall 401-330/.549 Pgh mark" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1995191929907335574) 2025-11-30T18:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Gibson stories - Ed Balinger Post-Gazette 2/16/1932; Cartoon - Jack Sords Central Journal 12/5/1931" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1995191932700737553) 2025-11-30T18:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1952 - The Pirates chose ElRoy Face from the Montreal Royals with the first pick of the minor league draft. During a 15-year career with the Pirates the Baron of the Bullpen led the NL in saves three times & posted [---] wins/188 saves with his forkball the slider's grand-daddy" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1995543660704723363) 2025-12-01T17:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Big Bucco Hall of Fame Day - Owner Barney Dreyfuss was voted into the club in [----] joined by jack-of-all-trades player James "Deacon" White in [----] & manager Jimmy Leyland making it a trio joining the gang in 2023" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1996272524691140988) 2025-12-03T17:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "12/5: Odell-Enrique Westlake Trade Finalized Dale-Lefty-Adams Pick-Ups Marco Signed Big Poison Released Dealin' Jerry '73 Pitching Purge Bream To Braves Pete Sez No; RIP Joe HBD Sammy Bill Pink Snake Frank Cam Oscar & Tony http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1996957745501618410) 2025-12-05T15:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1977 - The Pirates were part of a Rube Goldberg four-team deal when they sent OF Al Oliver & SS Nelson Norman to the Texas Rangers for RHP Bert Blyleven & 1B/OF John Milner. It wasn't an out-of-the-blue move: Oliver-to-the-Rangers had been a fixture of the hot stove rumor mill" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1998124448335958279) 2025-12-08T20:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "12/9: Neil-Niese Bert/Manny-Owchinko Pena-Rodgers Hall-Smith Purkey-Gross Spanky-Walk-Steve-Roberto-Bobby Sign Rumors Billy Back Kiki #2 Gov/Prez John DD-HoF; RIP Carl & Branch HBD Cam Geoff Todd Bruce Doc Hank Adam Mike & Handsome Joe http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1998407295613444225) 2025-12-09T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2015 - The Pirates traded 2B Neil Walker to the NY Mets for LHP Jon Niese. Walker born in Gibsonia & a Pine-Richland HS grad had been a Bucco since he was the 1st round pick (#11 overall) of the [----] draft. From 2009-15 Neil put up a .272/.338/.431 line for the Bucs w/93 HR" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1998455915515654213) 2025-12-09T18:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Beaver County Times story - John Perrotto; NT Post story - Mike Puma; 12/9/2015" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1998455917562466460) 2025-12-09T18:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "12/10: Ortiz-Horwitz Joely-Antonio Paulino-Jaramillo Zisk-Goose Friend-Mikkelson The Riddler Nicasio-Ward-Bell-Sveum-Pena-Redus-Fritsch Sign Bo & Omar Go No Wet One-No Expansion-No Deals GIBBY Winners; HBD Pedro Grant Bob Dolly & Frank http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1998769680375493069) 2025-12-10T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "12/11: Rhodes-Lawton Foli-Harper Dock/Kenny/Willie-Doc Ginger/Patsy/Claude-Abby Doe-Ivan & Buckshot Dealt Jordan-Charlie-Don-Bo Sign Haney Hired Arriba Honors Sid Wins Hutch Relo Rumors; HBD Joe Derek Jay O'Briens & Dutch http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1999132069394354649) 2025-12-11T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2006 - Pittsburgh signed IF/OF Don Kelly born in Butler & a Mt. Lebanon HS/Point Park College alum to a minor league deal. He got into just [--] games during his rookie campaign & hit .148 during his only local stint but eventually moved on up to become the Bucco field boss" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1999166047304225173) 2025-12-11T17:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "12/12: Morton-Veras-Hendrick-Howe-Arky-Don-Freddie-French-Kremer & Konetchy Deals Rowdy-Frankie-Ramon-Grilli & Vern Signed '06 Arbs Return '23 IL Roster Remix Jimmy Moves; HBD Yerry Joey Bill Clyde Hank Diamond Joe Tully & Phenom http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1999494458749129057) 2025-12-12T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "12/16: Santiago-Nunez Daniels-Shantz Todd-Mueller Luke-GI & Pete Sign Candy Back Rule [--] Losses Shelty '21 Staff OF Hammer Hunt No $ Bucs Niagara Falls Farm; HBD BDLC Jeff Rick Steamboat Bill & Fred http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2000944010945523800) 2025-12-16T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2008 - The Bucs signed 1B/OF Garrett Jones as a minor league FA. Called up on July 1st of '09 he hit .293 w/21 HR [--] in July alone & became the first Buc to hit [--] HRs in his first [--] games since Dino Restelli in [----]. In [----] GI became the 1st Buc to splash in the Allegheny" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2000980251044622765) 2025-12-16T17:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1959 - CF Marvell Wynne was born in Chicago. He started his career with the Pirates playing from 1983-85. Projected as a leadoff hitter he stole [--] sacks but batted just .245 with an OBP of .297 before being traded to the San Diego Padres for Bob Patterson" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2001353289208910326) 2025-12-17T18:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "12/19: Cutch-Huddy-Corey-Joe-Brian-Kevin-Sluggo & Ron Sign Bucs Push DH '38 Bombs Russ Makes It; RIP Dock HBD Jose Mike Obie Ray Eddie Lou & Artie http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2002031178065576281) 2025-12-19T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2020 - 'Twas the night before Christmas.1B Josh Bell [--] was traded to the Washington Nationals for minor league prospects RHP Wil Crowe and RHP Eddy Yean" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2003887655562703352) 2025-12-24T17:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2012 - RH closer Joel Hanrahan/IF Brock Holt were officially traded to the Red Sox for RHP Stolmy Pimentel IF Ivan De Jesus RHP Mark Melancon & 1B/OF Jerry Sands to finish a deal agreed to a week or so earlier. The Shark took over back end & later closer duties for the Bucs" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2004600422330458411) 2025-12-26T17:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "12/28: Klu-Fondy Jarlin & Charlie Sign Jimmy & Danny MOTY Cannonball Blows Doc Joins Staff Minor Moves Buc Bidders; HBD Enmanuel Dario Zane Hammer & Harry http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2005292662937493515) 2025-12-28T15:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1949 - 1B/OF John Milner was born in Atlanta. The Hammer was a platoon guy/pinch hitter for five years (1978-82) in Pgh hitting .263 over that span with a .333 BA in the [----] World Series. He had perhaps his best season during that title year hitting .276 w/16 HR & [--] RBI" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2005338103528214806) 2025-12-28T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The search for bats isn't a new thing. Les Biederman of the Press wrote that the Bucs were close to a '59 deal to land Roger Maris & Hal Smith from Kansas City with irons in the fire w/Detroit fishing for Al Kaline & w/Washington which also had a couple of guys available" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2005695012001214916) 2025-12-29T17:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1/2: Mike Williams Signs Coleman Unretires Rex Top Birddog; HBD Sup Darren Ed Bill Jesse George Jack & Sam http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2007104602924097950) 2026-01-02T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2002 - The Pirates signed a two-year/$7M deal with RHP Mike Williams after he was swapped at the [--] deadline. Following an All-Star campaign in [----] (46 saves/2.93 ERA) Williams faded the next season collecting another [--] saves but with a [----] ERA. [----] was his last MLB season" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2007154651301630032) 2026-01-02T18:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1906 - 1B Gus Suhr was born in San Francisco. He spent 9-1/2 seasons (1930-39) w/the Pirates batting .279/ .386 OPB/818 RBIs earning an All-Star berth in [----]. Suhr started [----] games at first for Pgh a team record & once held the NL mark of [---] consecutive games played" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2007507255831445710) 2026-01-03T17:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1962 - LHP Danny Jackson was born in San Diego. The Pirates got him in mid-July for the stretch run of the [----] division race & the lefty went 4-4/3.36 ERA as the club won the NL East but lost the NLCS to Atlanta. After the season the vet was lost in the expansion draft" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2008241090193719807) 2026-01-05T18:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1963 - In a rookie class headed by Willie Stargell & Gene Alley on this day the AP was pushing bonus baby Bob Bailey as the Pirates pup to watch" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2008960077886030325) 2026-01-07T17:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@1992Pirates The seventh inning at Forbes Field - they opened the bleacher gates and the PG newsboys hustled their "extra" (I think) edition in the stands" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2009305412495929446) 2026-01-08T16:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@LeeFoo9 Maybe longer Lee - I'm a dino born in Oakland [--] years ago so Forbes Field Pitt Stadium the Field House the Strand Jack Canter's White Tower Pancake Kitchen Montefiore house yard parking lots.well lotta stuff that ain't there anymore I was there for lol" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2009346696795607227) 2026-01-08T19:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1910 - First dubbed Dreyfuss Folly Forbes Field drew raves after a busy debut. The Press wrote that .from its opening to the end of football season Forbes Field drew nearly one million fans.nothing even approaching this record was ever made at any other athletic park" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2009690400517157271) 2026-01-09T18:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1903 - The feud between the NL & AL calmed after an owners meeting in Cincy. The leagues quit city-jumping remaining pretty much intact & agreed on common basic rules. Also the AA was demoted to a minor league circuit & multi-team players had their rights assigned to one club" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2010048725255893370) 2026-01-10T17:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@LeeFoo9 That's a trip I'd gladly take with you Lee I'd love to watch the game and players grow. Lotta stuff went on between the Hans and Cutch eras lol" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2010447179585069304) 2026-01-11T20:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Pretty good day for Pops. In [----] he was TSN's Man of the Year after winning the NL NLCS & World Series MVP awards. Then in [----] he got the call to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility after posting a Bucco career slash of .282/.360/.529 with [---] HR & [----] RBI" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2010780316768825428) 2026-01-12T18:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1/13: Cutch Arky The Craigs Terry & Teke Sign Cole To 'Stros '23 Arbs Dickson Dump Kendall to SD Scout Combine; HBD Heath Elmer Kevin Odell Jim Ron Ben Spades Fred Goat Jud & Al http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2011090874273566815) 2026-01-13T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2018 - The Pirates sent RHP Gerrit Cole to the Astros for a gaggle of youngsters: RHP Joe Musgrove 3B/1B Colin Moran RHP Michael Feliz & minor-league OF Jason Martin a day or two after a false alarm leak tho the two teams had discussed a Cole deal since the [----] deadline" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2011124761598767296) 2026-01-13T17:14Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "1962 - IF/coach Gary Green was born in Pittsburgh & starred at Allderdice HS. He played at Oklahoma State & Team USA in the [----] Olympics. Gary was a 1st-round pick (27th overall) of the Padres in the '84 draft put in [--] MLB seasons & has been coaching in the Bucs org since 2006" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2011486090285187410) 2026-01-14T17:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1/16: JHK Jose Brendan Ollie & Kip Sign J-Hay Wants Out Lamb Shuffle Interleague OK'ed All Star Sites Cali Camp Hoop Rivals FDR OK's Season; RIP Frank HBD Alfredo Ron Dave Erskine & Art" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2012178028474876029) 2026-01-16T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2023 - 50s Pirates slugger Frank Thomas passed away at the age of [--]. Born in the shadow of Forbes Field Thomas played [--] years spending his first [--] seasons (1951-58) with his hometown nine. Frank was a 3-time NL Buc All-Star who led the club in HRs [--] times & in RBI [--] times" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2012211558059855875) 2026-01-16T17:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Obit - Anthony Franco MLB Trade Rumors 1/16/2023; Image Berger/Post-Gazette 1958" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2012211563495645610) 2026-01-16T17:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "2021 - The Bucs stayed in teardown/rebuild mode with a Joe Musgrove swap w/San Diego & the Mets (it became official the next day). The Bucs got CF Hudson Head w/RHPs David Bednar Omar Cruz & Drake Fellows from SD & C Endy Rodriguez from NY who got LHP Joey Lucchesi from SD)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2012940213673156938) 2026-01-18T17:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2021 - RHP Jameson Taillon joined Josh Bell Starling Marte & Joe Musgrove during the Bucs teardown fever when he was sent to the Yankees for RHP Miguel Yajure [--] RHP Roansy Contreras [--] IF Maikel Escotto [--] & OF/1B Canaan Smith-Njigba [--]. Jamo alone is still playing MLB" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2015128987463254364) 2026-01-24T18:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1967 - Roberto Clemente signed a $100000 contract the tops in Buc history besting Ralph Kiners '52 $90K deal. He joined the MLBs elite with a six-figure deal; the others were Willie Mays Henry Aaron Mickey Mantle Ted Williams Frank Robinson Sandy Koufax & Don Drysdale" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/2015454743334695237) 2026-01-25T16:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@thepointofpgh @ALBuccoFan Heavy rockers; nice band. 'Fraid Orange9mm doesn't register (I'm [--] & gettin' a little forgetful lol)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/759548863631896576) 2016-07-31T00:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Hot Takes On Outfield Rotation Ivan Nova (photo Pittsburgh Pirates) http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1000461874121490432) 2018-05-26T19:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "7/1: Woody 1-Hitter; Rally Time; 21-Hits; Runaround Bucs; Hans [--] Days-8 Hits; Bullet Joe Deal; Game Stories; HBD Gunner Dutch Red & Al http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1013454337564200961) 2018-07-01T16:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "2015 - In a see-saw game that was tied 3-3 after nine the Bucs rallied to drop the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 in [--] innings at PNC Park on ESPN. Down 5-3 in the 10th with a runner on 1st & two outs the Bucs strung together four knocks & a walk for the win. https://baseball-reference.com/boxes/PIT/PIT201507120.shtml https://baseball-reference.com/boxes/PIT/PIT201507120.shtml" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1017436172996538369) 2018-07-12T15:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "9/4: Harvey's Perfecto Deleted; Big Ninths; Lee's Debut Gem; 10-In-A-Row; Brother Boppers; Gill's Boner; 23-In-A-Row; HBD Herky Jerky & Jackrabbit http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1037001857359638530) 2018-09-04T15:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1971 - The Pirates rolled over the SF Giants 9-5 at TRS to take the NLCS three games to one. The Gravedigger Richie Hebner and Al Oliver both homered with three RBI and Roberto Clemente drove in the other three runs. Bruce Kison got the win" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1048618536191643649) 2018-10-06T16:58Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1909 - Honus Wagner became the first player to steal three bases (matched later by three players) in a World Series contest as Pgh beat Detroit at Bennett Park 8-6 in Game Three of the Fall Classic to go up two games to one. Hans had three hits with three RBI to spark the win" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1050414746686517249) 2018-10-11T15:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Open the wallet day: In [----] C Jason Kendall signed a $60M/six-year extension w/$4M signing bonus. It had a base of $6M in [----] peaking at $13M in [----]. In [----] Jason Bay agreed to a [--] year/$18.25M contract that ran through his arb seasons after making $355K in 2005" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1063873601982599175) 2018-11-17T19:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "2/11: Boom TRS; Grimes Crandall Deals; Brett Arb; Kolb Eric Eyechart & Espy Sign; Jay DD; RIP Chuck & Kiki; HBD Leon Hoot & Trey (photo: ESPN/AP) http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1094941369926340608) 2019-02-11T12:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "OTD in [----] - Fred Cap Clarke passed away at the age of [--] in Winfield Kansas at his farm called the Little Pirates Ranch. Clarke was the player-manager for four Pittsburgh pennants and two World Series appearances (1903 1909) with a record of 1422-969 (.595)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1161666181599809537) 2019-08-14T15:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "OTD in [----] the Pirates got their first look at their new home PNC Park. Per Paul Meyer's Post-Gazette article the ballyard wowed 'em all. (photo via Pittsburgh Pirates)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1245127026039820288) 2020-03-31T23:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "In 1972: Dock Ellis along w/Rennie Stennett & Willie Stargell missed the team bus to Cincys Riverfront Stadium. When they arrived the guard asked for ID. None of the trio had any leading to much ado mace and a court appearance. (Charlie Feeney PPG/Bob Smizik PP 5/6/1972)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1257739020198727681) 2020-05-05T18:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "OTD in [----] Eddie & Johnny O'Brien become the 1st twins to play for the same team in the same game when Johnny entered the nitecap of a twin bill to play second base and Eddie later pinch ran and scored. (article & photo 3/23/1953 UPI/Press on the day the twins signed)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1259598164459433986) 2020-05-10T21:36Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The Bucs tied up a couple of lefties for Jimmy Leyland OTD: in [----] they signed Neal Heaton to a three-year/$2.85M contract with incentives & limited (eight team) no-trade clause then inked Zane Smith as a FA for four years/$10.6M in 1990" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1335715227279777794) 2020-12-06T22:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Bru-Crew Tops Brew Crew 6-1 In Series Opener (Brubaker Frazier photos - Pittsburgh Pirates) http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1383262642173661186) 2021-04-17T03:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Wednesday at Detroit: Tyler Anderson v Michael Fulmer In Twin Bill Lidlifter; Castro Recalled Tom Claimed Alford DFA'ed (Anderson photo: Pittsburgh Pirates) http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1384924881993838593) 2021-04-21T17:39Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Wednesday Night Rubber Match: JT Brubaker Closes It Out v Yu Darvish (Brubaker photo - Pittsburgh Pirates) http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1390078385536348160) 2021-05-05T22:58Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Anderson Difo Tough Enough to Outlast Bullpen Meltdown Bucs Salvage Finale 6-5 (Anderson Difo photos Pittsburgh Pirates) http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1391511131118833664) 2021-05-09T21:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1901: Food for tot - The NY Giants manager said he'd pull his team off the field if unpopular (to him) ump Harry Colgan showed up so Harry didn't. Each team had one of its players ump with no noticeable diff in the quality of calls. (Pgh Press 7/7/1901)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1412513570869420039) 2021-07-06T20:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1987 - Mike Dunne spun his best game of the year a two-hitter as the Bucs defeated the Reds 1-0 at TRS making a 1st inning run stand up. Dunne finished with a line of 13-6/3.03 & was named the NL Rookie Pitcher Of the Year by TSN but shoulder injuries curtailed his career" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1562875122138357768) 2022-08-25T18:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "It was a big day for Bucco winners - John Milner of the '79 champs was born in Atlanta (1949) Zane Smith of the flag-winning Leyland teams of the early 90's was born in Madison (1960) & Danny Murtaugh was selected as Sports Magazine's Man of the Year after his 1st crown in '60" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1608210778368217090) 2022-12-28T21:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2001 - A birth and a passage: PNC Park the fifth home of the Pittsburgh Pirates since [----] opened for business along the North Shore of the Allegheny River when its first regular season game was held just hours after Pirate icon & Hall of Famer Willie Stargell [--] passed away" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1645161176861376513) 2023-04-09T20:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1996 - Orlando Merced & Jay Bell hit grand slams at Busch Stadium to lead the Bucs to a 13-3 win over the Cards. Pittsburgh banged out [--] knocks to allow Zane Smith to coast to victory w/Jon Lieber working the final three frames for the save. (story BC Times/AP 4/17/1996)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1647735310262968321) 2023-04-16T22:54Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "1991 - The Pirates beat the St. Louis Cards 6-0 at Busch Stadium as Zane Smith threw the 2nd 1-hitter of his career striking out [--] to earn his 7th win of the season. The hit was a parachute per Press writer Bob Hertzel that fell between RFer Mitch Webster & 2B Chico Lind" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1663244711467810839) 2023-05-29T18:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "1903 - Sam Leever shut down the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 at Exposition Park to bring the Pirates shutout streak to six games. (The string was snapped the next day). The '03 Bucco staff tossed [--] shutouts seven by Leever and both numbers led the NL. (story Press 6/9/1903)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1666863552722862080) 2023-06-08T17:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1962 - Hank Aaron hit a grand slam in the 7th to give Milwaukee an 8-2 lead; Roberto Clemente answered with a grand salami of his own an inning later as a furious Pirates rally overcome the Braves 9-8 at Forbes Field for the Bucs seventh straight win" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1669420202746888224) 2023-06-15T19:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1975 - HBD Jerry Reuss gave himself a birthday gift by shutting out the St. Louis Cards 5-0 at Three Rivers Stadium tossing a complete game six-hitter with seven whiffs. Homers by Willie Stargell Dave Parker & Bill Robinson provided the southpaw all the presents he needed" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1670843437636108299) 2023-06-19T17:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1992 - Zane Smith tossed a 97-pitch 5-hit complete-game gem in a 1-0 win over the Cards at Busch Stadium. He had entered the contest having gone nine games without a win. It was the Bucs second straight shutout the only time that Buc hurlers put up back-to-back zeros in '92" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1675195174509576193) 2023-07-01T17:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "1997 - Mark Smith's pinch-hit 2-out 3-run homer in the 10th capped a no-hitter by Francisco Cordova & Ricardo Rincon against the Houston Astros. (Lanny Frattares call: "Home run No hitter You've got it all") It was the first combined extra-inning no-hitter in MLB history" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1679168621413646345) 2023-07-12T21:53Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "1943 - Our DiMag: The AL defeated the Nationals in the first night ASG 5-3 which was broadcast to GIs via shortwave radio from Shibe Park. Pirates' OF Vince DiMaggio starred for the Senior Circuit with a single triple and home run while scoring twice and driving in a run" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1679553110161629194) 2023-07-13T18:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2002 - OF Adam Hyzdu had a day to tell his grandkids about at PNC Park. He drove in seven runs on four hits including a pair of HRs in a 15-6 pasting of first-place St. Louis Cards. Hyzdu became the first Buc since Don Slaught nine years earlier to chase home seven runs" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1682082413193641985) 2023-07-20T17:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1982 - John Candelaria faced the minimum [--] batters in a four-hit 86-pitch shutout win over the Atlanta Braves. Three twin killings & a caught stealing erased the four Bravo runners from the base paths in an 8-0 runaway at Three Rivers Stadium before [-----] fans" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1683897108732997633) 2023-07-25T17:48Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "8/8: Zane Smith Deal; Bucs Sold; Cobra Strikes; B-2-B-2-B; Murry The Man; Rebel Rouser; Cotton Pickin'; Brain Storm; Law Woes; SI Groat; Radio Rights; Gems & Game Tales; HBD Ohlie Brett Mark Elzie & Billy http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1688912953763074048) 2023-08-08T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1990 - The Bucs sent IF Willie Greene RHP Scott Ruskin & OF Moises Alou to Montreal for LHP Zane Smith. Smith spent [--] of his last [--] seasons with the Pirates winning [--] games with a [----] ERA & was a mainstay for the early 90's clubs while Alou became a 6-time All-Star" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1688953136390582283) 2023-08-08T16:39Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "1910 - Ho hum another day at the office: Honus Wagner led the Bucs to a 6-2 8-4 doubleheader sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies at Forbes Field by going 7-for-7 with two homers three doubles and a sac fly. (Ralph Davis Press 8/23/1910)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1694027558944158092) 2023-08-22T16:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "8/24: Rincon Signs; Petty Goes; Freakin'; Bravo Bert; Terrible Trio; [--] In A Row; Gott Gazer; Seeking Sierra; Lumberjackin'; BP Brawlin'; Dis-Order; Lost Cause; Gems & Game Tales; HBD Kevin Al Matty Jewel & Billy" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1694711159780499827) 2023-08-24T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1979 - Bruce Kison tossed [--] innings & swatted a grand slam as the Bucs won 9-2 win over San Diego at Jack Murphy. Hes one of six Pirates twirlers to hit a grannie joining Deacon Phillippe (1910) Al McBean (1968) Enrique Romo (1980) Don Robinson (1985) & Denny Neagle (1995)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1695472374475305110) 2023-08-26T16:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1965 - The Bucs scored six times in the ninth at Forbes Field to take the Astros into extra frames eventually winning their 7th game in a row in [--] innings 10-9. Andre Rodgers one-out knock was the game-winning blow; Harry Walker sent him up to pinch hit for Willie Stargell" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1695895571075104896) 2023-08-27T20:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "8/28: Neagle - Schmidt; Shep Signed; Donie Resigns; Matt Caps Two; Freddy Ready; Byrd Call; Starg & Arriba Shots; Suhr-ly Weekend; Tag - Team Catch; Gems & Game Tales; HBD TJ Mark Howie Wally Jolly Cholly & Chauncey; Weekly Notes" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1696160714891661610) 2023-08-28T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "9/10: Cutch [---] Club; AVS - 1000; Zisk Burleigh's First & Last Wins; Pops & Hebner Assault & Bat-tery; #1 For JVB; Todd's Drive For Five; Friend Reaches 20; [--] Straight; Game Tales; HBD Phil Kuhl Whip Neil Chad Bob Brandy Big Klu Higpockets & Kid http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1700871753642242530) 2023-09-10T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1947 - Ralph Kiner hit [--] homers against Boston in a 4-3 win at Forbes Field to set a record of [--] dingers in [--] games. Kiner had [--] of the [--] Bucco RBI while Rip Sewell went the distance for the win. The day before Kiner had tied the MLB record for homers in a doubleheader w/four" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1701647239729279404) 2023-09-12T17:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Post Gazette story - Vince Johnson; Press story - Chet smith; Press photo; 9/13/1947" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1701647242015256768) 2023-09-12T17:21Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "1993: Pirates prez Mark Sauer announced that the club agreed to move into the new Central Division of the National League with Chicago Cincinnati Houston Milwaukee & St. Louis rather than remain in the East as their part of the [----] realignment from two to three divisions" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1702364503503999419) 2023-09-14T16:51Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@EricZeman1 Yah Eric it wasn't exactly the peoples choice even then. The Mets & Phillies used to be fierce rivalries" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1702415531188338854) 2023-09-14T20:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "9/16: Rennie 7-for-7; Rizzo 1st To 20; Kiner Swats #40 x 5; Moose K's 14; Wilson POTW; '05 Pups; Strike; Witt Suhr Streaks; Veale 2-Hitter; [--] Straight; Bootball; Gems & Game Tales; HBD Tucupita Josh Brandon Michael John Mark Scott Chuck Con & Sam" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1703046082643775693) 2023-09-16T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1927 - The Pirates won their 10th & 11th games in a row sweeping Brooklyn 2-1 and 6-0. Vic Aldridge won the opener & drove in a run. Ray Kremer tossed his third shutout in four outings while Lloyd Waner banged out his 200th hit of the season in the nitecap on the way to the WS" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1703444281749283140) 2023-09-17T16:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Press story - Lou Wollen 9/18/1927; team photo - Baseball Magazine 1927" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1703444283888455800) 2023-09-17T16:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1987 - Ralph Kiners #4 was retired at TRS before a Mets match that Kiner announced on WOR-TV. The slugger was a Hall-of-Famer who in [--] years as a Buc hit .280 w/301 HR & [---] RBI. Mr. Slug set the team record for homers in [----] w/54 & hit 40+ long balls for [--] straight seasons" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1704163443375292421) 2023-09-19T16:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Two no-nos; same day different decades. Nick Maddox spun the team's first in [----] against Brooklyn at Expo Park & Bob Moose twirled his gem in [----] vs the Mets at Shea Stadium. Pirates have tossed six 9-inning no-hitters; the latest was the Cordova/Rincon [--] frame combo in 1997" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1704528892025819557) 2023-09-20T16:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1971 - Pittsburgh clinched the NL East with a 5-1 win over St. Louis at Busch Stadium as Luke Walker & Dave Giusti teamed up to defeat ace Bob Gibson. After the flag-raising victory the Buccos eliminated the Giants in the NLCS & dropped the Birds to claim the World Series crown" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1705253351410078056) 2023-09-22T16:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "10/1: TRS Finale; Cueto Game; Bucs Win WS Game #1; Freddy Arriba BA Champs; '87 Rehires; SI Bo; The Hook; Booth Back; Lanny Leaves; Waner's 237th; Max's 51st; Danny & Rip Go; Meow Mix; Gems & Game Tales; HBD Redbeard Vance Chuck Jim Specs & Bobby" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1708481902880120945) 2023-10-01T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1967: Roberto Clemente ended the year by going 2-for-5 to win his 4th batting title with a .357 BA in a 10-3 win over Houston at Forbes Field in front of [-----] fans. He also threw out Sonny Jackson at home & was the manager for the day replacing retiring skipper Danny Murtaugh" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1708550053072077141) 2023-10-01T18:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1971 - 1B Bob Robertson hit [--] homers the 1st time ever done in a playoff game (hes still tied for the most dingers in a postseason game) with a double in a 9-4 NLCS win over the Giants at Candlestick. He went 4-for-5 with [--] RBI/4 runs scored to help carry Dock Ellis to the win" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1709252708513751064) 2023-10-03T17:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "2010 - John Russell was fired as manager of the Pirates. He equaled a franchise record for most losses by a manager in three seasons compiling an 186-299 record to join Fred Haney who posted a 163-299 record from 1953-55. JR was replaced by Clint Hurdle on November 14th" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1709604620819988663) 2023-10-04T16:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "10/5: Pud's 300th; WS & Playoff Games; Pops NLCS-MVP; Grays Win NLWS; Klinger Drafted; Tracy Axed; Staff Shuffles; Jumpers; Game Tales; RIP Oscar & Woody; HBD Onix Sarge Felix & Claude" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1709931446901911805) 2023-10-05T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1979 - Next stop WS: The Pirates swept the NLCS beating the Reds 7-1 at TRS behind Bert Blyleven who went the distance (eight hits nine whiffs) for the series clincher. Willie Stargell who homered doubled and had three RBI was named Series MVP" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1709993525671080037) 2023-10-05T18:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1947 - RHP Bob Moose was born in Export. From Franklin Regional HS he was drafted by the Bucs in [----] debuted at [--] & tossed a no hitter against the Mets in [----]. He died in an auto wreck while heading to a golf party in [----] entering and leaving this vale on the same date" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1711461148539662458) 2023-10-09T19:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1960 - Bill Mazeroskis two-run double was the big blow as Harvey Haddix & Roy Face spun a 5-2 win for a 3-games-to-2 World Series lead against New York at Yankee Stadium packed with [-----] fans. Don Hoak & Smoky Burgess each had two knocks. Al Abrams PPG column 10/11/60:" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1711793648113697122) 2023-10-10T17:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1979 - Pittsburgh pushed a run across in the ninth when pinch hitter Manny Sanguillen singled in Ed Ott with two away to take the lead. The 3-2 win at Memorial Stadium knotted the World Series with Baltimore at a game apiece. Don Robinson got the win and Kent Tekulve the save" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1712143081904955570) 2023-10-11T16:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Good Fall Classic day: Maz's legendary clout chased the Yankees home in '60 Fred Clarke led the Bucs over the Tigers in '09 Ray Kremer quieted the Sens bats in '25 and Roberto was too much for the Birds in '71" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1712880483049070893) 2023-10-13T17:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "10/14: WS Gems By Rook Bert Nellie; Bravo Split in NLCS; Gus Bell-Cal Abrams; '60' Youth Movement; Cutch Honored; Cam Busy; HBD Miguel; Kris Duaner Ryan Midre Scoops Tom Ken Fireman Oscar Ona & Norm" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1713192939512361221) 2023-10-14T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1971 - Nellie Briles spun a 2-hit 2-walk gem at the Baltimore Orioles at TRS in front of [-----] fans & the 4-0 win put the Pirates up three games-to-two in the World Series. The Birds never got a runner to second as Nellie faced just [--] hitters with Bob Robertson homering" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1713242159640351034) 2023-10-14T17:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@AlanSimonWriter LOL Alan that's why I listen to those big-time games with nothing more dangerous in my hands than a 12-ounce beverage" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1713363192288595979) 2023-10-15T01:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Good day to be a Bucco & not a Bird: In '71 Steve Blass hurled a 4-hitter & Roberto Clemente homered as the Pirates won the WS 2-1. In '79 Willie Stargell went 3-for-4 with a long ball in a 4-1 win to take their 5th crown. Both were Game 7s; Arriba & Pops were Series MVPs" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1714309346723598736) 2023-10-17T15:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "10/18: 10/18: Dave Cash-Ken Brett Swap; Herring Deal; Perry Goes; '60 All Stars; Groat Day; DR Tour; '01 Aches; Bucs PCT Cup Losers; WS Sidebars; HBD Osvaldo Garrett Andy George Phil Frenchy Hans & Cliff" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1714642497497079900) 2023-10-18T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1973 - Pittsburgh sent an unhappy 2B Dave Cash to Philly for LHP Ken Brett. Cash was being phased out for Rennie Stennett but still had [--] years & [--] All-Star games left in him. Brett went 22-14/3.32 for the Bucs in [--] seasons & made an All-Star team before an elbow injury bit him" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1714678203946578021) 2023-10-18T16:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1981 - Dan Donovan of the Press wrote that the Yankees had interest in Dave Parker to replace soon-to-be FA Reggie Jackson offering a pitcher/prospects & the Bucs were all ears. But it ended up all smoke & no fire. Dave Anderson of the NYT later updated the status (11/6)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1715398915288121547) 2023-10-20T16:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1969 - RHP Dave Giusti/C Dave Ricketts came from StL for 1B/OF Carl Taylor/minor league OF Frank Vanzin. Giusti spent [--] years in the Buc bullpen posting a 47-28-133/2.94 line after the Pirates converted him from a starter to the relief corps a move that made the trade golden" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1715796164962853187) 2023-10-21T18:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1967 - 2B Bill Mazeroski RF Roberto Clemente and SS Gene Alley were named to The Sporting News [----] NL Gold Glove Team. It was Mazs eighth GG Robertos seventh and Alleys second. It would be the last one for the infielders while Clemente still had four more to collect" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1719789623398830122) 2023-11-01T18:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2014 - C Russell Martin & LHP Francisco Liriano became the first two Pirates FAs to be tendered qualifying offers ($15.3M) & both rejected the offer. Russ signed with Toronto for $82M over five years while Frankie eventually came to terms with the Bucs on a three-year/$39M deal" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1720858882120044723) 2023-11-04T17:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1976 - The Pirates sent C Manny Sanguillen & $100000 to Oakland to land manager Chuck Tanner. Chuck who was signed sealed & announced as skipper in an evening presser led the club for nine years winning [---] games & the WS in [----]. Manny returned home after a year in exile" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1721212809030041959) 2023-11-05T17:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1950 - Branch Rickey signed a 5-year contract with the Pirates to become the team's executive VP/GM replacing Roy Hamey. Branch plowed the field for future success by developing a productive farm system but the Bucs managed just a 269-501 record (.349) during his time as GM" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1721603341921202492) 2023-11-06T18:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1932 - 1B Dick Stuart was born in San Francisco. Dr. Strangeglove played in Pittsburgh from 1958-62 hitting .273 w/117 bombs & was a [----] All-Star after losing [--] baseballs. The sluggers inability to field was legendary; he later drove a car with the vanity plate "E3."" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1721938291690181071) 2023-11-07T17:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1906 - Announcer Art McKennan was born in Oakland. Art was the voice of the Pirates at Forbes Field from [----] until it closed & then at TRS until [----]. He also had stints with the Pens Pitt football & Duquesne hoops along with a 30-year career in Pittsburghs Parks Department" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1723433984825217240) 2023-11-11T20:14Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "1971 - Danny Murtaugh retired as manager after winning the [----] World Series & Bill Virdon was named as his replacement. The Quail led the Pirates to [--] wins and the [----] NL East title but a 67-69 performance the following season cost him his job. The Irishman replaced him" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1727740372648898808) 2023-11-23T17:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1954: Dick Groat was a two-star sport at Duke and was in the NBA before MLB. In [----] he had to make a career decision and fortunately for the Bucs he picked Pittsburgh baseball over Fort Wayne hoops. (article Jack Hernon Post-Gazette 11/26/1954)" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1728506928744079802) 2023-11-25T20:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Hot corner HBDs: [----] - OF/3B Bob Elliott was born in San Francisco. He spent from 1939-46 as a Buc w/a .292 BA [---] OPS+ & [--] All-Star nods. [----] - 3B Richie Hebner was born in Boston. The Gravedigger was a Pirate from 1968-76 1982-83 w/.277 BA & played in [--] NLCS/1971 Series" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1728839740882047139) 2023-11-26T18:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "11/27: Shelty Hired; Kendall Traded to Oakland; Damaso Walk Signed; Neil Fab [--] Pick; RIP Harold Buck & Nick; HBD Jared Tim Moose Bill Bob Bullet Joe Marty Jack & Shamus" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1729107812540944838) 2023-11-27T12:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1950 - 1B/OF Mike Easler was born in Cleveland. The Hit Man spent six (1977 1979-83) of his [--] MLB seasons with the Pirates posting a .302 BA/+127 OPS as a Buc. He played fairly regularly from [----] on & earned an All Star berth in [--] to go with his [--] World Series ring" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1729930100534120747) 2023-11-29T18:27Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "12/2: 6-Man KC Swap; Ronnie Ginger Deals; Wade Strange Jeep Sign; Pedro Stew Bo Pags Tolan Go; Spanky Gets Gold; Arb Moves; Barger Prez; Steve the Scout; '21 Lockout; RIP Irishman; HBD Wyatt Andre Johnny Mike Roscoe & Deacon" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1730965051417538915) 2023-12-02T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "12/7: Redman-Bayliss; Reynolds-Jackson; Woodling-Lopez; Solly Wally Johnson Sugden Dealt; Bedard Inked; Gott Cobra Gravedigger Leave; AVS -1st GG; Connie HoF; Rule 5; Shelty Staff; HBD Steve Bo Don Ken Hal Vinnie Gee Tony & Bobby" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1732776995916767657) 2023-12-07T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1977 - The Pirates were part of a four-team deal among the Bucs the Rangers Braves & Mets. From Pittsburghs standpoint they traded Al Oliver & Nelson Norman (who returned in '82) for Bert Blyleven & John Milner. Oliver-to-Texas had been on the front burner of the rumor mill" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1733230033899016461) 2023-12-08T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "12/9: Walker-Niese Blyleven-Owchinko Hall-Hal Purkey-Gross; Crosby Hernandez Batista Inked; Rodgers Deal; Brown Otto Drafted; Trade Rumors; Kiki #2; Minor Moves; Prez Tener; DD-HoF; RIP Carl Branch; HBD Geoff Todd Bruce Doc Hank Adam & Joe" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1733486659935830047) 2023-12-09T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2015 - Hometown love humbug - The Pirates traded 2B Neil Walker to the NY Mets for LHP Jon Niese. The Pittsburgh Kid (he went to Pine-Richland HS) had been a Bucco since he was selected in the first round (#11 overall) of the [----] draft & took over the second base spot in 2010" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1733574116538540098) 2023-12-09T19:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1976 - The Pirates traded OF Richie Zisk/RHP Silvio Martinez to the Chicago White Sox for pitchers Goose Gossage/Terry Forster. Richie & Goose were a year away from free agency and they found new teams in [----]. But the primo rentals had a big payoff: Both were '77 All-Stars" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1733898039897530469) 2023-12-10T17:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@PghHistoryPie I believe it was the name of the area that was a natural gas field in Westmoreland County & became Jeanette in [----]. That was the year the Pennsy RR opened a station there & the glass-making industry took off in Jeanette aka "Glass City" drawn to the natural gas for fuel" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1735800451130441837) 2023-12-15T23:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "12/19: Huddy Hart Biemel Meadows Elster Sluggo Kline Signed; Bucs Back DH; Pirates Panned; Russ Gets The Call; RIP Dock; HBD Jose Mike Obie Ray Eddie Lou & Artie" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1737125642762649923) 2023-12-19T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2008 - One of the most colorful guys to put on a Buc uniform Dock Ellis passed away in LA at [--]. Dock tossed the first eight & then his final season of his 12-year MLB career here posting a line of 96-80/3.16 w/a no-hitter. Ellis became a drug counselor after he left the hill" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1737200458676961319) 2023-12-19T19:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2012 - RH closer Joel Hanrahan & IF Brock Holt were officially sent to Boston for RHP Stolmy Pimentel IF Ivan De Jesus RHP Mark Melancon &1B/OF Jerry Sands to finalize a deal agreed to a week or so earlier. In 3-1/2 Pgh seasons the Shark was 10-10-130/1.80 & a 3-time All Star" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1739716638939734363) 2023-12-26T18:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Trade story - Zach Links MLB Trade Rumors 12/26/2012" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1739716640957202552) 2023-12-26T18:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "1957 - The Pirates selected Rex Bowen as their new chief scout replacing George Sisler. Bowens main claims to fame were signing IFs Dick Groat & Bill Mazeroski for the Bucs & Maury Wills as a Brooklyn birddog. Rex manned the spot until [----] when he joined the Cincinnati Reds" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1742260366791340075) 2024-01-02T19:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1/5: 1/5: Hill Loaiza Varsho Ravello Signed; Brown Picked Up; Richie Goes; David Banny Added; Bert HoF; Live Ball '34 Version; RIP Phil; HBD Nogo Danny O Mark; Danny J Roger JR Bob Jack & Newt" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743240938359824661) 2024-01-05T12:00Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@PghHistoryPie The site is off Mifflin Road in Lincoln Place in the neighborhood of Mifflin School I think. No idea what's there now" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1744542710625693925) 2024-01-09T02:12Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "1910: Despite its tagline of Dreyfuss Folly new Forbes Field drew press raves. The Press wrote OTD .from its opening to the end of football season Forbes Field drew nearly one million fans.nothing even approaching this record was ever made at any other athletic venue" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1744779498787119245) 2024-01-09T17:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2020 - The Pirates had a huge 10-man arb class & hung on to nine. The players kept were IF Eric Gonzalez 1B Josh Bell RHP Keone Kela RHP Trevor Williams RHP Big Joe Musgrove 2B Adam Frazier RHP Jameson Taillon RHP Michael Feliz & RHP Chad Kuhl while C Elias Diaz was dealt" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1745158091983790097) 2024-01-10T18:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1890 - Hall of Fame OF Max Carey was born in Terre Haute Indiana. He played [--] seasons in Pittsburgh compiling a .287 BA while stealing [---] bases leading the NL in swipes [--] times. During the [----] World Series Maxie hit .458 as the Pirates dethroned the Washington Senators" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1745514750258082028) 2024-01-11T18:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1980 - Willie Stargell was featured on the cover of The Sporting News after being selected as TSNs Man of the Year. Pops hit .281/32 HRs in [----] while adding five more dingers in the postseason clearing the table by winning the National League NLCS & World Series MVP awards" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1745892299156914305) 2024-01-12T19:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1/14: Adam & Dock Signed; '17 Arb Class; Moises Drafted; RIP Pep; HBD Dovy Steve Gary Joe Terry Hank Chet Billy Brodie Art & John" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1746547723342585878) 2024-01-14T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "1986 - Pgh drafted OF Moises Alou. He played two games for the Bucs in '90 before going to Montreal for LHP Zane Smith. Moises went on to have a 17-year-career w/six All-Star berths & a lifetime .303 BA. Zane tossed for six years here & was part of the 90-92 Leyland rotation" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1746607321873035571) 2024-01-14T18:56Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "2018 - The Bucs sent Andrew McCutchen in the walk year of a $14.5M deal & $2.5M to the SF Giants for OF prospect Bryan Reynolds RHP Kyle Crick & $500K international pool $. Reynolds became an All Star & Cutch returned home in '23 so as Meat Loaf said [--] out of [--] ain't bad" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1746960221312897430) 2024-01-15T18:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "2015 - The Pirates signed Korean SS Jung-Ho Kang to a 4-year $11M deal & paid his club a posting fee of $5002015 making JHK the Pirates costliest international signee. He was derailed by a string of injuries & a DUI to become one of the Bucs more intriguing "what if" guys" [X Link](https://x.com/rieraci/status/1747325593979437315) 2024-01-16T18:31Z [---] followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"HoF Day: Bill McKechnie got the call in 1962; the Wilkinsburg native played for & managed the Pirates winning the [----] World Series. Kiki Cuyler was next in '68; he spent his first seven MLB seasons (1921-27) in Pittsburgh hitting .336 & also earning a World Series ring in '25"
X Link 2026-01-28T16:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1/30: Frank - Tiger/Kitten/Smokey Eric Paul Pokey Danny & Stan Sign Fritz Joins Dapper Billy Forbes Field Lights '60 Team of the Year No Bucco Sale Joe Block Hired; HBD Hipolito Scat Demon & Charlie http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1940 - Club prez Bill Benswanger announced that the Pirates would become the sixth NL team to install lights putting up eight towers in Forbes Field for $125000. Construction ran smoothly & the first night game was played June 4th with the Bucs thumping the Boston Bees 14-2"
X Link 2026-01-30T16:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1/31: JT Jeff Pat Danny Barry John Wally Dennis & Paul Sign Depth Dealin' Mike Al Jake Joe & Pud HoF Big Poison Up & Down '63 Staff Joe Woes Media Moves; RIP Alvin HBD Ted Coral Don Jimmy Stuffy Jot Al & Bob http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-01-31T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2004 - The Bucs inked 15-year vet RHP Jose Mesa [--] to a one-year minor-league deal w/an option (he made $2.8M in two seasons) after a dismal season in Philly. The vet rediscovered his mojo & went 5-2-43/3.25 in [--] appearances in '04 falling three saves shy of the club record"
X Link 2026-01-29T16:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1952 - RF Paul Big Poison Waner was elected to the Hall. In a 20-year career he led the NL in hitting three times posting a .lifetime [---] BA. RHP Pud Galvin joined him in '65. Pud was MLBs first [---] game winner & tossed for the Alleghenys Pirates & Burghers from 1885-1892"
X Link 2026-01-31T17:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Waner story: 2-1-1952 Press/UPI; Pud story: 2-1-1965 BC Times/UP"
X Link 2026-01-31T17:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2/1: Juan Tony & Super Joe Sign Gotay Dealt War Tax; HBD Stolmy Jim Cecilio Ernie Jim Bob Chuck Dixie Jim Candy Jim & Rosey http://oldbucs.blogspot.co http://oldbucs.blogspot.co"
X Link 2026-02-01T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1884 - Pirate announcer Albert "Rosey" Rowswell was born in Alton Illinois & raised in Tarentum. In [----] he joined WWSW as a Buc broadcaster. His last on-air partner was Bob Prince from 1948-54 who called the equally colorful Pirates booth booster Rosey his mentor"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:44Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"2/2: Chris Dale & Jeff Sign Freddie Schoolboy & Ol' Stubblebeard HoF Branch Plays Contract Hardball Breakout Steve Dapper New Old Unis Skinned NL Forms; RIP Buck Ed & Len HBD Troy Travis Ronny Pat Manny John Fred & Big Bill http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-02-02T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2021 - LHP Grant Buck Jackson died at age [--] of Covid complications. The lefty tossed six years (1977-82) for the Bucs slashing 29-19-36/3.23 & went 2-0 in six scoreless outings during the [----] NLCS/World Series winning game seven of the Fall Classic. Bob Smizik's [----] bio:"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2/3: Tim M Mike Rennie Tim C Tony Stu & Rip Sign Billy & Martin HoF Arriba In Latino HoF Pops Dapper No Angel; RIP Bob & Tom HBD Austin Freddie Joe & Live Oak http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-02-03T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1962 - Roberto Clemente won the Dapper Dan Man of the Year Award after hitting .351 in [----] to take the NL batting crown. Ex-Pgh mayor & PA governor Davey Lawrence presented Arriba with his award. Dick Stuart was also recognized by the DDs for batting .301 w/35 HRs & [---] RBIs"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"photo - Teenie Harris 2/4/1962; story - Ed Yates Post-Gazette 2/5/1962; Stu card - Topps 1962"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@NorthShoreNine Good luck Alex; I'm sure we'll be reading your stories again soon"
X Link 2026-02-04T23:04Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1932 - Owner Barney Dreyfuss passed away. Dan Bonks Story of Forbes Field noted that Between [----] and [----] Dreyfuss was in the middle of every important decision facing pro baseball including syndication contraction league conflicts the Fed League schedules scandals"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2/7: Bill Bob Buddy Danny & Ralph Sign Dapper Baron Broadway Brault; Lotsa HBD's - Humberto Adrian Juan Clipper Joe Bill Lefty Jack Mitty & John http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2/8: Frankie Bo & Walkie Sign Long Game Dealin' Josh Buck Danny & Joe Dapper Pirates Charities Founded; RIP Ray B & Ray K HBD Tree Felix Bob Monty Cookie & Whitey http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2/10: Melky Lee Trench Kaat Lloyd Jimmy & Otto Sign Ramon Deal Jim Joins Jason Dapper Judy HoF Bob No Seer Wet One Done; HBD Jeanmar Duke Luis Justin Cesar & Ruben Larry Digger Jake Cotton Bill & Jim http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2/11: Yasmani Tony Brian Eric Doug Danny Cecil Pops & Groat Sign Bell & Brett Lose Arb Priddy - Crandall Vic - Burleigh Manny Latino HoF Garth In Camp Scouts Scoop Starg Hired Jay Dapper; Boom TRS; RIP Chuck & Kiki HBD Trey Hoot & Leon http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2011 - Chuck Tanner died at [--] in New Castle. Captain Sunshine led the club from 1977-85 (the Bucs traded Manny Sanguillen to the As for Chucks services) winning the World Series in '79 with the We Are Family gang w/10 more years as skipper for the White Sox A's & Braves"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1988 - OF Andy Van Slyke agreed to an $825K contract w/bonuses that could bring it to $900K to remain the highest paid Pirate. AVS had a strong [--] line of .293/21 HR/82 RBI/34 SBs & in '88 he earned spots for the first time on the All Star Gold Glove & Silver Slugger squads"
X Link 2026-02-13T20:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1991: Happy V- Day to Doug Drabek who won his arb case for $3.335M leaving Pghs $2.3M counter in the dust. DD became the 1st $3M awardee in arb history & the Bucs highest paid player ever in one fell swoop. In [----] he went 22-6/2.76 & won the Cy Young pretty strong leverage"
X Link 2026-02-14T17:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1/18: Big Joe-David/Endy Bix Dealt Felipe Francisco Bobby Sudden Sam Hal & The Tiger Sign Hank & Eddie Join DD BB & Bo To Hearings Pete GM Dapper Ralph; HBD Justin Gift Wandy Lauren Eddie & Charlie http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-01-18T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2/12: Jarrod John The Hammer & Rennie Sign Jack Wins Arb North Shore Names; HBD Argenis Todd Chris Stan Cam Joe Woody Dutch Big Train Whitey & Ray http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1969 - The new North Shore sandbox for the Bucs & Steelers was dubbed Pgh Three Rivers Stadium unanimously by the Stadium Authority bypassing bruised sentiments to honor either Davey Lawrence (he got the Convention Center) or Roberto Clemente (he got the Sixth Street Bridge)"
X Link 2026-02-12T18:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2/13: Brandon AVS Moose Cobra Teke & Dave Sign Cool Papa HoF; RIP Nellie HBD Curtis Stretch Pete Rocky Oadis Herman Harl Crazy & Bill http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"story - Paul Meyer Post-gGzette 2/14/1988"
X Link 2026-02-13T20:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2/14: Josh Denny Doug & Jason Sign Barr 1st Franchise Move Gene Back Coach Kitten & Scout Teke Kevin Moves Martin Era USA Joe NCBBL Forms w/Keystones; HBD Damaso Will Frank Earl Jack Admiral Harry & Morgan http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"stories - Paul Meyer Post-Gazette; John Perrotto BC Times; 2/15/1991"
X Link 2026-02-14T17:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2012 - The Pirates officially had RHP AJ Burnett drop in their laps (the deal was spilled a couple of days earlier). He was had from the NYY for farm hands RHP Diego Moreno & OF Exicardo Cayones; NY agreed to pay $20M of the $33M remaining on the last two years of his contract"
X Link 2025-02-19T17:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Release - Pgh Pirates 2/19/2012; NY Times story - Davis Waldstein 2/17/2012"
X Link 2025-02-19T17:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1980 - President Jimmy Carter hosted both the Steelers & Pirates in a White House ceremony to celebrate their championship wins in Super Bowl XIV & the [----] World Series. Champion's showcases thought to be initiated by JFK were made into an annual rite by Ronald Reagan"
X Link 2025-02-22T19:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Maz & Hal capped a pretty good Bucco date. The Bucs won WS games in [----] v Motown (8-4) [----] v the Sens (3-2) & [----] v the O's (4-3) plus knotting the '91 & '92 NLCS v Atlanta sadly to no avail. They bought Paul Waner's contract in '25 & HBD to bonus baby Bob Bailey"
X Link 2025-10-13T16:34Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1971 - Nellie Briles tossed a two-hit two-walk shutout at the Baltimore Orioles as Nellie faced just [--] hitters at Three Rivers Stadium in front of [-----] Pittsburgh fans. The 4-0 win put the Pirates up three games to two in the World Series"
X Link 2025-10-14T16:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"10/19: '79 Parade Angels Released The Man Honored Joe Joins Staff; HBD Jordan John James JA Rajai Joey Bats The Hat Rimp Don Tom L & Tom M http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-10-19T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1969 - RHP Dave Giusti & C Dave Ricketts came over from the Cards for 1B/OF Carl Taylor & minor league OF Frank Vanzin. Giusti spent seven years in the Buc bullpen posting a 47-28-133/2.94 line w/an All-Star nod after the Pirates smartly converted him from a starter to the pen"
X Link 2025-10-21T16:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2013 - TSN named Clint Hurdle NL Manager of the Year as he led the Pirates to the playoffs after breaking a 20-year string of losing seasons. The 94-win Bucs won the NL Wild Card Game v the Reds before dropping the NLDS to St Louis. The BBWAA also honored Clint as MOTY in Nov"
X Link 2025-10-22T16:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1992 - It was a dark day as Barry Bonds & Doug Drabek declared free agency. Bonds was a 2-time MVP (1990 1992) & Drabek a '90 Cy Young winner. Both found ready & willing takers: BB signed a 6-year/$43.75M deal w/the Giants while DD inked a 4-year/$20M contract w/the Astros"
X Link 2025-10-26T16:23Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"1971 - Dave Giusti was TSN's Fireman of the Year with a line of 5-6-30/2.93. Though postseason stats werent considered he was brilliant in the NLCS v the Giants & the World Series against the O's giving up just four hits & no runs in 10-2/3 innings/7 outings with three saves"
X Link 2025-10-30T16:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"11/3: Deac Wins Cy Jesse-Aki JT Signs Triolo Earns Gold Glove Big Poison #2 Rosters Trimmed Sac Fly A Thing DC Bets Paid Off Touring; RIP Matty & Mike HBD Meow Homer Ed John Harry & Jim http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-11-03T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1930: SS Dick Groat was born in Wilkinsburg. The Swissvale HS star was a two sport ace & was twice named a hoops All-America at Duke. As a Buc bonus baby he never played in the minors but was the NL-MVP in [----] & in his Pirate era (1952-62) he hit .286 while a 3-time All-Star"
X Link 2025-11-04T18:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1976 - The Pirates sent C Manny Sanguillen & $100000 to Oakland to land manager Chuck Tanner. It was the second player-for-skipper deal in MLB history (excluding player/managers); the first was in [----] when the Mets sent RHP Bill Denehy & cash to Washington for Gil Hodges"
X Link 2025-11-05T16:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"11/6: '21 Shakeout Cutch Wins 3rd Silver Slugger Bartell-Thevenow Rene & Branch Hired Cobra Dangled #22 On TV; HBD Candy Man Matt Adam Don & Bob http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-11-06T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2014 - CF Andrew McCutchen won his 3rd consecutive NL Silver Slugger award & 2B Neil Walker took home his 1st. Cutch was the 1st Pgh outfielder to earn [--] straight Silver Sluggers since Barry Bonds in 1990-92 while Neil was the 1st Pirate 2B to earn a SS since Johnny Ray in 1983"
X Link 2025-11-06T17:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"11/8: Kang Signed Bay '04 ROTY Starling Repeat Golden Glove; HBD Mike Nick Little All Right Rex Wally & Bill http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-11-08T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"11/10: Pink-Pop Swap Choi Deac & Jack Join Hot Rod & Jeff Sign '22 shuffle Marte GG IF Mix Nixed Lloyd Meet & Greet Rotary Awards Turf Test; HBD Matt Junior Speed Eddie Fred & Billy http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-11-10T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1995 - 3B Jeff King [--] passed up a chance to test the market to sign a two-year/$5M contract with the Pirates. He was worth every cent in [----] hitting .271 with [--] homers & [---] RBI then was sent to KC. Jeff played out his final three seasons as a Royal before retiring"
X Link 2025-11-10T17:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"A couple of solid relievers celebrate their B-Day today. Jason Grilli who had four seasons/44 saves here with an All-Star '13 (33 saves/2.70 ERA/13K per 9IP) & Roberto Hernandez who had an '06 cup of coffee here at the end of his career which covered [----] games & [---] saves"
X Link 2025-11-11T18:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"11/15: Roberto's 12th GG Redus Signs '22 Roster Dance BC & Clint Hired PA HoF'ers Rene Axed Skenes Card Package Sales Bump; HBD Craig Randy Gus MVR & Joe http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-11-15T12:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1962 - Dick Groat was traded w/LHP Diomedes Olivo to the Cardinals for RHP Don Cardwell & IF Julio Gotay. Groat played [--] more years made [--] All-Star teams & won another World Series. Cardwell went 33-33-1/3.28 in [--] Pirates seasons while Gotay got into [--] games in [--] years here"
X Link 2025-11-19T16:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"11/20: Stu/Lamabe-Pags/Schwall Deac & Maz '60 All-Stars Rick Comeback Player Leyland Hired JR's Staff Brown Signs Hamey Out & Rickey In Roster Remixes Creech Hired Bucs For Sale; HBD Jeff John & Pinch http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-11-20T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2021 - The Pirates signed free agent lefty Jose Quintana [--] to a one-year/$2M contract. It was a great rental - he went 3-5/3.50 in [--] starts (the Bucs were 10-10 in games he started while 62-100 on the year) & was swapped for Johan Oviedo from the Cards in a deadline deal"
X Link 2025-11-21T17:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"11/22: Roberto Claimed Francisco Signed French Bids Adieu '24 Remix Sax Tops Johnny Quail To Mets; HBD Mike John Dick & Walt http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-11-22T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1971 - Danny Murtaugh retired as manager following a family sit-down after winning the [----] World Series & Bill Virdon was named to his spot. The Quail led the Pirates to [--] wins & the '72 NL East title but a 67-69 mark in '73 cost him his job; the Irishman was recalled to duty"
X Link 2025-11-23T18:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1975 - Charley Feeney of the Post-Gazette wrote that Dock Ellis was on his way out of Pgh after some head-butting during the season with Danny Murtaugh. He was right; the Docktor was traded to the Yankees three weeks later w/Ken Brett & Willie Randolph for local lad Doc Medich"
X Link 2025-11-25T18:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1927 - Hall of Famer OF Kiki Cuyler was traded to the Cubs for IF Sparky Adams & OF/1B Pete Scott. Kiki had bumped heads w/manager Donie Bush & owner Barney Dreyfuss was looking to dump salary so it was bye-bye Cuyler. He competed for [--] more seasons hitting .300+ in six"
X Link 2025-11-28T19:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1931 - George Mooney Gibson (due to his moon-shaped face or because once played for a team called the Mooneys; take your pick) returned for his second spin as manager replacing Jewel Ens. He lasted into early [----] posting a 200-159 record w/an overall 401-330/.549 Pgh mark"
X Link 2025-11-30T18:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Gibson stories - Ed Balinger Post-Gazette 2/16/1932; Cartoon - Jack Sords Central Journal 12/5/1931"
X Link 2025-11-30T18:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1952 - The Pirates chose ElRoy Face from the Montreal Royals with the first pick of the minor league draft. During a 15-year career with the Pirates the Baron of the Bullpen led the NL in saves three times & posted [---] wins/188 saves with his forkball the slider's grand-daddy"
X Link 2025-12-01T17:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Big Bucco Hall of Fame Day - Owner Barney Dreyfuss was voted into the club in [----] joined by jack-of-all-trades player James "Deacon" White in [----] & manager Jimmy Leyland making it a trio joining the gang in 2023"
X Link 2025-12-03T17:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"12/5: Odell-Enrique Westlake Trade Finalized Dale-Lefty-Adams Pick-Ups Marco Signed Big Poison Released Dealin' Jerry '73 Pitching Purge Bream To Braves Pete Sez No; RIP Joe HBD Sammy Bill Pink Snake Frank Cam Oscar & Tony http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-12-05T15:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1977 - The Pirates were part of a Rube Goldberg four-team deal when they sent OF Al Oliver & SS Nelson Norman to the Texas Rangers for RHP Bert Blyleven & 1B/OF John Milner. It wasn't an out-of-the-blue move: Oliver-to-the-Rangers had been a fixture of the hot stove rumor mill"
X Link 2025-12-08T20:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"12/9: Neil-Niese Bert/Manny-Owchinko Pena-Rodgers Hall-Smith Purkey-Gross Spanky-Walk-Steve-Roberto-Bobby Sign Rumors Billy Back Kiki #2 Gov/Prez John DD-HoF; RIP Carl & Branch HBD Cam Geoff Todd Bruce Doc Hank Adam Mike & Handsome Joe http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-12-09T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2015 - The Pirates traded 2B Neil Walker to the NY Mets for LHP Jon Niese. Walker born in Gibsonia & a Pine-Richland HS grad had been a Bucco since he was the 1st round pick (#11 overall) of the [----] draft. From 2009-15 Neil put up a .272/.338/.431 line for the Bucs w/93 HR"
X Link 2025-12-09T18:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Beaver County Times story - John Perrotto; NT Post story - Mike Puma; 12/9/2015"
X Link 2025-12-09T18:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"12/10: Ortiz-Horwitz Joely-Antonio Paulino-Jaramillo Zisk-Goose Friend-Mikkelson The Riddler Nicasio-Ward-Bell-Sveum-Pena-Redus-Fritsch Sign Bo & Omar Go No Wet One-No Expansion-No Deals GIBBY Winners; HBD Pedro Grant Bob Dolly & Frank http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-12-10T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"12/11: Rhodes-Lawton Foli-Harper Dock/Kenny/Willie-Doc Ginger/Patsy/Claude-Abby Doe-Ivan & Buckshot Dealt Jordan-Charlie-Don-Bo Sign Haney Hired Arriba Honors Sid Wins Hutch Relo Rumors; HBD Joe Derek Jay O'Briens & Dutch http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-12-11T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2006 - Pittsburgh signed IF/OF Don Kelly born in Butler & a Mt. Lebanon HS/Point Park College alum to a minor league deal. He got into just [--] games during his rookie campaign & hit .148 during his only local stint but eventually moved on up to become the Bucco field boss"
X Link 2025-12-11T17:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"12/12: Morton-Veras-Hendrick-Howe-Arky-Don-Freddie-French-Kremer & Konetchy Deals Rowdy-Frankie-Ramon-Grilli & Vern Signed '06 Arbs Return '23 IL Roster Remix Jimmy Moves; HBD Yerry Joey Bill Clyde Hank Diamond Joe Tully & Phenom http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-12-12T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"12/16: Santiago-Nunez Daniels-Shantz Todd-Mueller Luke-GI & Pete Sign Candy Back Rule [--] Losses Shelty '21 Staff OF Hammer Hunt No $ Bucs Niagara Falls Farm; HBD BDLC Jeff Rick Steamboat Bill & Fred http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-12-16T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2008 - The Bucs signed 1B/OF Garrett Jones as a minor league FA. Called up on July 1st of '09 he hit .293 w/21 HR [--] in July alone & became the first Buc to hit [--] HRs in his first [--] games since Dino Restelli in [----]. In [----] GI became the 1st Buc to splash in the Allegheny"
X Link 2025-12-16T17:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1959 - CF Marvell Wynne was born in Chicago. He started his career with the Pirates playing from 1983-85. Projected as a leadoff hitter he stole [--] sacks but batted just .245 with an OBP of .297 before being traded to the San Diego Padres for Bob Patterson"
X Link 2025-12-17T18:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"12/19: Cutch-Huddy-Corey-Joe-Brian-Kevin-Sluggo & Ron Sign Bucs Push DH '38 Bombs Russ Makes It; RIP Dock HBD Jose Mike Obie Ray Eddie Lou & Artie http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-12-19T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2020 - 'Twas the night before Christmas.1B Josh Bell [--] was traded to the Washington Nationals for minor league prospects RHP Wil Crowe and RHP Eddy Yean"
X Link 2025-12-24T17:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2012 - RH closer Joel Hanrahan/IF Brock Holt were officially traded to the Red Sox for RHP Stolmy Pimentel IF Ivan De Jesus RHP Mark Melancon & 1B/OF Jerry Sands to finish a deal agreed to a week or so earlier. The Shark took over back end & later closer duties for the Bucs"
X Link 2025-12-26T17:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"12/28: Klu-Fondy Jarlin & Charlie Sign Jimmy & Danny MOTY Cannonball Blows Doc Joins Staff Minor Moves Buc Bidders; HBD Enmanuel Dario Zane Hammer & Harry http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2025-12-28T15:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1949 - 1B/OF John Milner was born in Atlanta. The Hammer was a platoon guy/pinch hitter for five years (1978-82) in Pgh hitting .263 over that span with a .333 BA in the [----] World Series. He had perhaps his best season during that title year hitting .276 w/16 HR & [--] RBI"
X Link 2025-12-28T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The search for bats isn't a new thing. Les Biederman of the Press wrote that the Bucs were close to a '59 deal to land Roger Maris & Hal Smith from Kansas City with irons in the fire w/Detroit fishing for Al Kaline & w/Washington which also had a couple of guys available"
X Link 2025-12-29T17:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1/2: Mike Williams Signs Coleman Unretires Rex Top Birddog; HBD Sup Darren Ed Bill Jesse George Jack & Sam http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-01-02T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2002 - The Pirates signed a two-year/$7M deal with RHP Mike Williams after he was swapped at the [--] deadline. Following an All-Star campaign in [----] (46 saves/2.93 ERA) Williams faded the next season collecting another [--] saves but with a [----] ERA. [----] was his last MLB season"
X Link 2026-01-02T18:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1906 - 1B Gus Suhr was born in San Francisco. He spent 9-1/2 seasons (1930-39) w/the Pirates batting .279/ .386 OPB/818 RBIs earning an All-Star berth in [----]. Suhr started [----] games at first for Pgh a team record & once held the NL mark of [---] consecutive games played"
X Link 2026-01-03T17:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1962 - LHP Danny Jackson was born in San Diego. The Pirates got him in mid-July for the stretch run of the [----] division race & the lefty went 4-4/3.36 ERA as the club won the NL East but lost the NLCS to Atlanta. After the season the vet was lost in the expansion draft"
X Link 2026-01-05T18:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1963 - In a rookie class headed by Willie Stargell & Gene Alley on this day the AP was pushing bonus baby Bob Bailey as the Pirates pup to watch"
X Link 2026-01-07T17:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@1992Pirates The seventh inning at Forbes Field - they opened the bleacher gates and the PG newsboys hustled their "extra" (I think) edition in the stands"
X Link 2026-01-08T16:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@LeeFoo9 Maybe longer Lee - I'm a dino born in Oakland [--] years ago so Forbes Field Pitt Stadium the Field House the Strand Jack Canter's White Tower Pancake Kitchen Montefiore house yard parking lots.well lotta stuff that ain't there anymore I was there for lol"
X Link 2026-01-08T19:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1910 - First dubbed Dreyfuss Folly Forbes Field drew raves after a busy debut. The Press wrote that .from its opening to the end of football season Forbes Field drew nearly one million fans.nothing even approaching this record was ever made at any other athletic park"
X Link 2026-01-09T18:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1903 - The feud between the NL & AL calmed after an owners meeting in Cincy. The leagues quit city-jumping remaining pretty much intact & agreed on common basic rules. Also the AA was demoted to a minor league circuit & multi-team players had their rights assigned to one club"
X Link 2026-01-10T17:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@LeeFoo9 That's a trip I'd gladly take with you Lee I'd love to watch the game and players grow. Lotta stuff went on between the Hans and Cutch eras lol"
X Link 2026-01-11T20:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Pretty good day for Pops. In [----] he was TSN's Man of the Year after winning the NL NLCS & World Series MVP awards. Then in [----] he got the call to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility after posting a Bucco career slash of .282/.360/.529 with [---] HR & [----] RBI"
X Link 2026-01-12T18:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1/13: Cutch Arky The Craigs Terry & Teke Sign Cole To 'Stros '23 Arbs Dickson Dump Kendall to SD Scout Combine; HBD Heath Elmer Kevin Odell Jim Ron Ben Spades Fred Goat Jud & Al http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2026-01-13T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2018 - The Pirates sent RHP Gerrit Cole to the Astros for a gaggle of youngsters: RHP Joe Musgrove 3B/1B Colin Moran RHP Michael Feliz & minor-league OF Jason Martin a day or two after a false alarm leak tho the two teams had discussed a Cole deal since the [----] deadline"
X Link 2026-01-13T17:14Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"1962 - IF/coach Gary Green was born in Pittsburgh & starred at Allderdice HS. He played at Oklahoma State & Team USA in the [----] Olympics. Gary was a 1st-round pick (27th overall) of the Padres in the '84 draft put in [--] MLB seasons & has been coaching in the Bucs org since 2006"
X Link 2026-01-14T17:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1/16: JHK Jose Brendan Ollie & Kip Sign J-Hay Wants Out Lamb Shuffle Interleague OK'ed All Star Sites Cali Camp Hoop Rivals FDR OK's Season; RIP Frank HBD Alfredo Ron Dave Erskine & Art"
X Link 2026-01-16T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2023 - 50s Pirates slugger Frank Thomas passed away at the age of [--]. Born in the shadow of Forbes Field Thomas played [--] years spending his first [--] seasons (1951-58) with his hometown nine. Frank was a 3-time NL Buc All-Star who led the club in HRs [--] times & in RBI [--] times"
X Link 2026-01-16T17:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Obit - Anthony Franco MLB Trade Rumors 1/16/2023; Image Berger/Post-Gazette 1958"
X Link 2026-01-16T17:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2021 - The Bucs stayed in teardown/rebuild mode with a Joe Musgrove swap w/San Diego & the Mets (it became official the next day). The Bucs got CF Hudson Head w/RHPs David Bednar Omar Cruz & Drake Fellows from SD & C Endy Rodriguez from NY who got LHP Joey Lucchesi from SD)"
X Link 2026-01-18T17:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2021 - RHP Jameson Taillon joined Josh Bell Starling Marte & Joe Musgrove during the Bucs teardown fever when he was sent to the Yankees for RHP Miguel Yajure [--] RHP Roansy Contreras [--] IF Maikel Escotto [--] & OF/1B Canaan Smith-Njigba [--]. Jamo alone is still playing MLB"
X Link 2026-01-24T18:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1967 - Roberto Clemente signed a $100000 contract the tops in Buc history besting Ralph Kiners '52 $90K deal. He joined the MLBs elite with a six-figure deal; the others were Willie Mays Henry Aaron Mickey Mantle Ted Williams Frank Robinson Sandy Koufax & Don Drysdale"
X Link 2026-01-25T16:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@thepointofpgh @ALBuccoFan Heavy rockers; nice band. 'Fraid Orange9mm doesn't register (I'm [--] & gettin' a little forgetful lol)"
X Link 2016-07-31T00:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Hot Takes On Outfield Rotation Ivan Nova (photo Pittsburgh Pirates) http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2018-05-26T19:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"7/1: Woody 1-Hitter; Rally Time; 21-Hits; Runaround Bucs; Hans [--] Days-8 Hits; Bullet Joe Deal; Game Stories; HBD Gunner Dutch Red & Al http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2018-07-01T16:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2015 - In a see-saw game that was tied 3-3 after nine the Bucs rallied to drop the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 in [--] innings at PNC Park on ESPN. Down 5-3 in the 10th with a runner on 1st & two outs the Bucs strung together four knocks & a walk for the win. https://baseball-reference.com/boxes/PIT/PIT201507120.shtml https://baseball-reference.com/boxes/PIT/PIT201507120.shtml"
X Link 2018-07-12T15:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"9/4: Harvey's Perfecto Deleted; Big Ninths; Lee's Debut Gem; 10-In-A-Row; Brother Boppers; Gill's Boner; 23-In-A-Row; HBD Herky Jerky & Jackrabbit http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2018-09-04T15:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1971 - The Pirates rolled over the SF Giants 9-5 at TRS to take the NLCS three games to one. The Gravedigger Richie Hebner and Al Oliver both homered with three RBI and Roberto Clemente drove in the other three runs. Bruce Kison got the win"
X Link 2018-10-06T16:58Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1909 - Honus Wagner became the first player to steal three bases (matched later by three players) in a World Series contest as Pgh beat Detroit at Bennett Park 8-6 in Game Three of the Fall Classic to go up two games to one. Hans had three hits with three RBI to spark the win"
X Link 2018-10-11T15:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Open the wallet day: In [----] C Jason Kendall signed a $60M/six-year extension w/$4M signing bonus. It had a base of $6M in [----] peaking at $13M in [----]. In [----] Jason Bay agreed to a [--] year/$18.25M contract that ran through his arb seasons after making $355K in 2005"
X Link 2018-11-17T19:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2/11: Boom TRS; Grimes Crandall Deals; Brett Arb; Kolb Eric Eyechart & Espy Sign; Jay DD; RIP Chuck & Kiki; HBD Leon Hoot & Trey (photo: ESPN/AP) http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2019-02-11T12:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"OTD in [----] - Fred Cap Clarke passed away at the age of [--] in Winfield Kansas at his farm called the Little Pirates Ranch. Clarke was the player-manager for four Pittsburgh pennants and two World Series appearances (1903 1909) with a record of 1422-969 (.595)"
X Link 2019-08-14T15:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"OTD in [----] the Pirates got their first look at their new home PNC Park. Per Paul Meyer's Post-Gazette article the ballyard wowed 'em all. (photo via Pittsburgh Pirates)"
X Link 2020-03-31T23:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"In 1972: Dock Ellis along w/Rennie Stennett & Willie Stargell missed the team bus to Cincys Riverfront Stadium. When they arrived the guard asked for ID. None of the trio had any leading to much ado mace and a court appearance. (Charlie Feeney PPG/Bob Smizik PP 5/6/1972)"
X Link 2020-05-05T18:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"OTD in [----] Eddie & Johnny O'Brien become the 1st twins to play for the same team in the same game when Johnny entered the nitecap of a twin bill to play second base and Eddie later pinch ran and scored. (article & photo 3/23/1953 UPI/Press on the day the twins signed)"
X Link 2020-05-10T21:36Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The Bucs tied up a couple of lefties for Jimmy Leyland OTD: in [----] they signed Neal Heaton to a three-year/$2.85M contract with incentives & limited (eight team) no-trade clause then inked Zane Smith as a FA for four years/$10.6M in 1990"
X Link 2020-12-06T22:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Bru-Crew Tops Brew Crew 6-1 In Series Opener (Brubaker Frazier photos - Pittsburgh Pirates) http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2021-04-17T03:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Wednesday at Detroit: Tyler Anderson v Michael Fulmer In Twin Bill Lidlifter; Castro Recalled Tom Claimed Alford DFA'ed (Anderson photo: Pittsburgh Pirates) http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2021-04-21T17:39Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Wednesday Night Rubber Match: JT Brubaker Closes It Out v Yu Darvish (Brubaker photo - Pittsburgh Pirates) http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2021-05-05T22:58Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Anderson Difo Tough Enough to Outlast Bullpen Meltdown Bucs Salvage Finale 6-5 (Anderson Difo photos Pittsburgh Pirates) http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2021-05-09T21:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1901: Food for tot - The NY Giants manager said he'd pull his team off the field if unpopular (to him) ump Harry Colgan showed up so Harry didn't. Each team had one of its players ump with no noticeable diff in the quality of calls. (Pgh Press 7/7/1901)"
X Link 2021-07-06T20:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1987 - Mike Dunne spun his best game of the year a two-hitter as the Bucs defeated the Reds 1-0 at TRS making a 1st inning run stand up. Dunne finished with a line of 13-6/3.03 & was named the NL Rookie Pitcher Of the Year by TSN but shoulder injuries curtailed his career"
X Link 2022-08-25T18:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"It was a big day for Bucco winners - John Milner of the '79 champs was born in Atlanta (1949) Zane Smith of the flag-winning Leyland teams of the early 90's was born in Madison (1960) & Danny Murtaugh was selected as Sports Magazine's Man of the Year after his 1st crown in '60"
X Link 2022-12-28T21:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2001 - A birth and a passage: PNC Park the fifth home of the Pittsburgh Pirates since [----] opened for business along the North Shore of the Allegheny River when its first regular season game was held just hours after Pirate icon & Hall of Famer Willie Stargell [--] passed away"
X Link 2023-04-09T20:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1996 - Orlando Merced & Jay Bell hit grand slams at Busch Stadium to lead the Bucs to a 13-3 win over the Cards. Pittsburgh banged out [--] knocks to allow Zane Smith to coast to victory w/Jon Lieber working the final three frames for the save. (story BC Times/AP 4/17/1996)"
X Link 2023-04-16T22:54Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"1991 - The Pirates beat the St. Louis Cards 6-0 at Busch Stadium as Zane Smith threw the 2nd 1-hitter of his career striking out [--] to earn his 7th win of the season. The hit was a parachute per Press writer Bob Hertzel that fell between RFer Mitch Webster & 2B Chico Lind"
X Link 2023-05-29T18:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"1903 - Sam Leever shut down the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 at Exposition Park to bring the Pirates shutout streak to six games. (The string was snapped the next day). The '03 Bucco staff tossed [--] shutouts seven by Leever and both numbers led the NL. (story Press 6/9/1903)"
X Link 2023-06-08T17:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1962 - Hank Aaron hit a grand slam in the 7th to give Milwaukee an 8-2 lead; Roberto Clemente answered with a grand salami of his own an inning later as a furious Pirates rally overcome the Braves 9-8 at Forbes Field for the Bucs seventh straight win"
X Link 2023-06-15T19:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1975 - HBD Jerry Reuss gave himself a birthday gift by shutting out the St. Louis Cards 5-0 at Three Rivers Stadium tossing a complete game six-hitter with seven whiffs. Homers by Willie Stargell Dave Parker & Bill Robinson provided the southpaw all the presents he needed"
X Link 2023-06-19T17:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1992 - Zane Smith tossed a 97-pitch 5-hit complete-game gem in a 1-0 win over the Cards at Busch Stadium. He had entered the contest having gone nine games without a win. It was the Bucs second straight shutout the only time that Buc hurlers put up back-to-back zeros in '92"
X Link 2023-07-01T17:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"1997 - Mark Smith's pinch-hit 2-out 3-run homer in the 10th capped a no-hitter by Francisco Cordova & Ricardo Rincon against the Houston Astros. (Lanny Frattares call: "Home run No hitter You've got it all") It was the first combined extra-inning no-hitter in MLB history"
X Link 2023-07-12T21:53Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"1943 - Our DiMag: The AL defeated the Nationals in the first night ASG 5-3 which was broadcast to GIs via shortwave radio from Shibe Park. Pirates' OF Vince DiMaggio starred for the Senior Circuit with a single triple and home run while scoring twice and driving in a run"
X Link 2023-07-13T18:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2002 - OF Adam Hyzdu had a day to tell his grandkids about at PNC Park. He drove in seven runs on four hits including a pair of HRs in a 15-6 pasting of first-place St. Louis Cards. Hyzdu became the first Buc since Don Slaught nine years earlier to chase home seven runs"
X Link 2023-07-20T17:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1982 - John Candelaria faced the minimum [--] batters in a four-hit 86-pitch shutout win over the Atlanta Braves. Three twin killings & a caught stealing erased the four Bravo runners from the base paths in an 8-0 runaway at Three Rivers Stadium before [-----] fans"
X Link 2023-07-25T17:48Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"8/8: Zane Smith Deal; Bucs Sold; Cobra Strikes; B-2-B-2-B; Murry The Man; Rebel Rouser; Cotton Pickin'; Brain Storm; Law Woes; SI Groat; Radio Rights; Gems & Game Tales; HBD Ohlie Brett Mark Elzie & Billy http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2023-08-08T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1990 - The Bucs sent IF Willie Greene RHP Scott Ruskin & OF Moises Alou to Montreal for LHP Zane Smith. Smith spent [--] of his last [--] seasons with the Pirates winning [--] games with a [----] ERA & was a mainstay for the early 90's clubs while Alou became a 6-time All-Star"
X Link 2023-08-08T16:39Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"1910 - Ho hum another day at the office: Honus Wagner led the Bucs to a 6-2 8-4 doubleheader sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies at Forbes Field by going 7-for-7 with two homers three doubles and a sac fly. (Ralph Davis Press 8/23/1910)"
X Link 2023-08-22T16:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"8/24: Rincon Signs; Petty Goes; Freakin'; Bravo Bert; Terrible Trio; [--] In A Row; Gott Gazer; Seeking Sierra; Lumberjackin'; BP Brawlin'; Dis-Order; Lost Cause; Gems & Game Tales; HBD Kevin Al Matty Jewel & Billy"
X Link 2023-08-24T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1979 - Bruce Kison tossed [--] innings & swatted a grand slam as the Bucs won 9-2 win over San Diego at Jack Murphy. Hes one of six Pirates twirlers to hit a grannie joining Deacon Phillippe (1910) Al McBean (1968) Enrique Romo (1980) Don Robinson (1985) & Denny Neagle (1995)"
X Link 2023-08-26T16:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1965 - The Bucs scored six times in the ninth at Forbes Field to take the Astros into extra frames eventually winning their 7th game in a row in [--] innings 10-9. Andre Rodgers one-out knock was the game-winning blow; Harry Walker sent him up to pinch hit for Willie Stargell"
X Link 2023-08-27T20:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"8/28: Neagle - Schmidt; Shep Signed; Donie Resigns; Matt Caps Two; Freddy Ready; Byrd Call; Starg & Arriba Shots; Suhr-ly Weekend; Tag - Team Catch; Gems & Game Tales; HBD TJ Mark Howie Wally Jolly Cholly & Chauncey; Weekly Notes"
X Link 2023-08-28T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"9/10: Cutch [---] Club; AVS - 1000; Zisk Burleigh's First & Last Wins; Pops & Hebner Assault & Bat-tery; #1 For JVB; Todd's Drive For Five; Friend Reaches 20; [--] Straight; Game Tales; HBD Phil Kuhl Whip Neil Chad Bob Brandy Big Klu Higpockets & Kid http://oldbucs.blogspot.com http://oldbucs.blogspot.com"
X Link 2023-09-10T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1947 - Ralph Kiner hit [--] homers against Boston in a 4-3 win at Forbes Field to set a record of [--] dingers in [--] games. Kiner had [--] of the [--] Bucco RBI while Rip Sewell went the distance for the win. The day before Kiner had tied the MLB record for homers in a doubleheader w/four"
X Link 2023-09-12T17:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Post Gazette story - Vince Johnson; Press story - Chet smith; Press photo; 9/13/1947"
X Link 2023-09-12T17:21Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"1993: Pirates prez Mark Sauer announced that the club agreed to move into the new Central Division of the National League with Chicago Cincinnati Houston Milwaukee & St. Louis rather than remain in the East as their part of the [----] realignment from two to three divisions"
X Link 2023-09-14T16:51Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@EricZeman1 Yah Eric it wasn't exactly the peoples choice even then. The Mets & Phillies used to be fierce rivalries"
X Link 2023-09-14T20:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"9/16: Rennie 7-for-7; Rizzo 1st To 20; Kiner Swats #40 x 5; Moose K's 14; Wilson POTW; '05 Pups; Strike; Witt Suhr Streaks; Veale 2-Hitter; [--] Straight; Bootball; Gems & Game Tales; HBD Tucupita Josh Brandon Michael John Mark Scott Chuck Con & Sam"
X Link 2023-09-16T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1927 - The Pirates won their 10th & 11th games in a row sweeping Brooklyn 2-1 and 6-0. Vic Aldridge won the opener & drove in a run. Ray Kremer tossed his third shutout in four outings while Lloyd Waner banged out his 200th hit of the season in the nitecap on the way to the WS"
X Link 2023-09-17T16:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Press story - Lou Wollen 9/18/1927; team photo - Baseball Magazine 1927"
X Link 2023-09-17T16:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1987 - Ralph Kiners #4 was retired at TRS before a Mets match that Kiner announced on WOR-TV. The slugger was a Hall-of-Famer who in [--] years as a Buc hit .280 w/301 HR & [---] RBI. Mr. Slug set the team record for homers in [----] w/54 & hit 40+ long balls for [--] straight seasons"
X Link 2023-09-19T16:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Two no-nos; same day different decades. Nick Maddox spun the team's first in [----] against Brooklyn at Expo Park & Bob Moose twirled his gem in [----] vs the Mets at Shea Stadium. Pirates have tossed six 9-inning no-hitters; the latest was the Cordova/Rincon [--] frame combo in 1997"
X Link 2023-09-20T16:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1971 - Pittsburgh clinched the NL East with a 5-1 win over St. Louis at Busch Stadium as Luke Walker & Dave Giusti teamed up to defeat ace Bob Gibson. After the flag-raising victory the Buccos eliminated the Giants in the NLCS & dropped the Birds to claim the World Series crown"
X Link 2023-09-22T16:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"10/1: TRS Finale; Cueto Game; Bucs Win WS Game #1; Freddy Arriba BA Champs; '87 Rehires; SI Bo; The Hook; Booth Back; Lanny Leaves; Waner's 237th; Max's 51st; Danny & Rip Go; Meow Mix; Gems & Game Tales; HBD Redbeard Vance Chuck Jim Specs & Bobby"
X Link 2023-10-01T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1967: Roberto Clemente ended the year by going 2-for-5 to win his 4th batting title with a .357 BA in a 10-3 win over Houston at Forbes Field in front of [-----] fans. He also threw out Sonny Jackson at home & was the manager for the day replacing retiring skipper Danny Murtaugh"
X Link 2023-10-01T18:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1971 - 1B Bob Robertson hit [--] homers the 1st time ever done in a playoff game (hes still tied for the most dingers in a postseason game) with a double in a 9-4 NLCS win over the Giants at Candlestick. He went 4-for-5 with [--] RBI/4 runs scored to help carry Dock Ellis to the win"
X Link 2023-10-03T17:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2010 - John Russell was fired as manager of the Pirates. He equaled a franchise record for most losses by a manager in three seasons compiling an 186-299 record to join Fred Haney who posted a 163-299 record from 1953-55. JR was replaced by Clint Hurdle on November 14th"
X Link 2023-10-04T16:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"10/5: Pud's 300th; WS & Playoff Games; Pops NLCS-MVP; Grays Win NLWS; Klinger Drafted; Tracy Axed; Staff Shuffles; Jumpers; Game Tales; RIP Oscar & Woody; HBD Onix Sarge Felix & Claude"
X Link 2023-10-05T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1979 - Next stop WS: The Pirates swept the NLCS beating the Reds 7-1 at TRS behind Bert Blyleven who went the distance (eight hits nine whiffs) for the series clincher. Willie Stargell who homered doubled and had three RBI was named Series MVP"
X Link 2023-10-05T18:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1947 - RHP Bob Moose was born in Export. From Franklin Regional HS he was drafted by the Bucs in [----] debuted at [--] & tossed a no hitter against the Mets in [----]. He died in an auto wreck while heading to a golf party in [----] entering and leaving this vale on the same date"
X Link 2023-10-09T19:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1960 - Bill Mazeroskis two-run double was the big blow as Harvey Haddix & Roy Face spun a 5-2 win for a 3-games-to-2 World Series lead against New York at Yankee Stadium packed with [-----] fans. Don Hoak & Smoky Burgess each had two knocks. Al Abrams PPG column 10/11/60:"
X Link 2023-10-10T17:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1979 - Pittsburgh pushed a run across in the ninth when pinch hitter Manny Sanguillen singled in Ed Ott with two away to take the lead. The 3-2 win at Memorial Stadium knotted the World Series with Baltimore at a game apiece. Don Robinson got the win and Kent Tekulve the save"
X Link 2023-10-11T16:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Good Fall Classic day: Maz's legendary clout chased the Yankees home in '60 Fred Clarke led the Bucs over the Tigers in '09 Ray Kremer quieted the Sens bats in '25 and Roberto was too much for the Birds in '71"
X Link 2023-10-13T17:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"10/14: WS Gems By Rook Bert Nellie; Bravo Split in NLCS; Gus Bell-Cal Abrams; '60' Youth Movement; Cutch Honored; Cam Busy; HBD Miguel; Kris Duaner Ryan Midre Scoops Tom Ken Fireman Oscar Ona & Norm"
X Link 2023-10-14T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1971 - Nellie Briles spun a 2-hit 2-walk gem at the Baltimore Orioles at TRS in front of [-----] fans & the 4-0 win put the Pirates up three games-to-two in the World Series. The Birds never got a runner to second as Nellie faced just [--] hitters with Bob Robertson homering"
X Link 2023-10-14T17:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@AlanSimonWriter LOL Alan that's why I listen to those big-time games with nothing more dangerous in my hands than a 12-ounce beverage"
X Link 2023-10-15T01:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Good day to be a Bucco & not a Bird: In '71 Steve Blass hurled a 4-hitter & Roberto Clemente homered as the Pirates won the WS 2-1. In '79 Willie Stargell went 3-for-4 with a long ball in a 4-1 win to take their 5th crown. Both were Game 7s; Arriba & Pops were Series MVPs"
X Link 2023-10-17T15:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"10/18: 10/18: Dave Cash-Ken Brett Swap; Herring Deal; Perry Goes; '60 All Stars; Groat Day; DR Tour; '01 Aches; Bucs PCT Cup Losers; WS Sidebars; HBD Osvaldo Garrett Andy George Phil Frenchy Hans & Cliff"
X Link 2023-10-18T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1973 - Pittsburgh sent an unhappy 2B Dave Cash to Philly for LHP Ken Brett. Cash was being phased out for Rennie Stennett but still had [--] years & [--] All-Star games left in him. Brett went 22-14/3.32 for the Bucs in [--] seasons & made an All-Star team before an elbow injury bit him"
X Link 2023-10-18T16:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1981 - Dan Donovan of the Press wrote that the Yankees had interest in Dave Parker to replace soon-to-be FA Reggie Jackson offering a pitcher/prospects & the Bucs were all ears. But it ended up all smoke & no fire. Dave Anderson of the NYT later updated the status (11/6)"
X Link 2023-10-20T16:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1969 - RHP Dave Giusti/C Dave Ricketts came from StL for 1B/OF Carl Taylor/minor league OF Frank Vanzin. Giusti spent [--] years in the Buc bullpen posting a 47-28-133/2.94 line after the Pirates converted him from a starter to the relief corps a move that made the trade golden"
X Link 2023-10-21T18:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1967 - 2B Bill Mazeroski RF Roberto Clemente and SS Gene Alley were named to The Sporting News [----] NL Gold Glove Team. It was Mazs eighth GG Robertos seventh and Alleys second. It would be the last one for the infielders while Clemente still had four more to collect"
X Link 2023-11-01T18:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2014 - C Russell Martin & LHP Francisco Liriano became the first two Pirates FAs to be tendered qualifying offers ($15.3M) & both rejected the offer. Russ signed with Toronto for $82M over five years while Frankie eventually came to terms with the Bucs on a three-year/$39M deal"
X Link 2023-11-04T17:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1976 - The Pirates sent C Manny Sanguillen & $100000 to Oakland to land manager Chuck Tanner. Chuck who was signed sealed & announced as skipper in an evening presser led the club for nine years winning [---] games & the WS in [----]. Manny returned home after a year in exile"
X Link 2023-11-05T17:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1950 - Branch Rickey signed a 5-year contract with the Pirates to become the team's executive VP/GM replacing Roy Hamey. Branch plowed the field for future success by developing a productive farm system but the Bucs managed just a 269-501 record (.349) during his time as GM"
X Link 2023-11-06T18:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1932 - 1B Dick Stuart was born in San Francisco. Dr. Strangeglove played in Pittsburgh from 1958-62 hitting .273 w/117 bombs & was a [----] All-Star after losing [--] baseballs. The sluggers inability to field was legendary; he later drove a car with the vanity plate "E3.""
X Link 2023-11-07T17:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1906 - Announcer Art McKennan was born in Oakland. Art was the voice of the Pirates at Forbes Field from [----] until it closed & then at TRS until [----]. He also had stints with the Pens Pitt football & Duquesne hoops along with a 30-year career in Pittsburghs Parks Department"
X Link 2023-11-11T20:14Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"1971 - Danny Murtaugh retired as manager after winning the [----] World Series & Bill Virdon was named as his replacement. The Quail led the Pirates to [--] wins and the [----] NL East title but a 67-69 performance the following season cost him his job. The Irishman replaced him"
X Link 2023-11-23T17:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1954: Dick Groat was a two-star sport at Duke and was in the NBA before MLB. In [----] he had to make a career decision and fortunately for the Bucs he picked Pittsburgh baseball over Fort Wayne hoops. (article Jack Hernon Post-Gazette 11/26/1954)"
X Link 2023-11-25T20:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Hot corner HBDs: [----] - OF/3B Bob Elliott was born in San Francisco. He spent from 1939-46 as a Buc w/a .292 BA [---] OPS+ & [--] All-Star nods. [----] - 3B Richie Hebner was born in Boston. The Gravedigger was a Pirate from 1968-76 1982-83 w/.277 BA & played in [--] NLCS/1971 Series"
X Link 2023-11-26T18:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"11/27: Shelty Hired; Kendall Traded to Oakland; Damaso Walk Signed; Neil Fab [--] Pick; RIP Harold Buck & Nick; HBD Jared Tim Moose Bill Bob Bullet Joe Marty Jack & Shamus"
X Link 2023-11-27T12:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1950 - 1B/OF Mike Easler was born in Cleveland. The Hit Man spent six (1977 1979-83) of his [--] MLB seasons with the Pirates posting a .302 BA/+127 OPS as a Buc. He played fairly regularly from [----] on & earned an All Star berth in [--] to go with his [--] World Series ring"
X Link 2023-11-29T18:27Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"12/2: 6-Man KC Swap; Ronnie Ginger Deals; Wade Strange Jeep Sign; Pedro Stew Bo Pags Tolan Go; Spanky Gets Gold; Arb Moves; Barger Prez; Steve the Scout; '21 Lockout; RIP Irishman; HBD Wyatt Andre Johnny Mike Roscoe & Deacon"
X Link 2023-12-02T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"12/7: Redman-Bayliss; Reynolds-Jackson; Woodling-Lopez; Solly Wally Johnson Sugden Dealt; Bedard Inked; Gott Cobra Gravedigger Leave; AVS -1st GG; Connie HoF; Rule 5; Shelty Staff; HBD Steve Bo Don Ken Hal Vinnie Gee Tony & Bobby"
X Link 2023-12-07T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1977 - The Pirates were part of a four-team deal among the Bucs the Rangers Braves & Mets. From Pittsburghs standpoint they traded Al Oliver & Nelson Norman (who returned in '82) for Bert Blyleven & John Milner. Oliver-to-Texas had been on the front burner of the rumor mill"
X Link 2023-12-08T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"12/9: Walker-Niese Blyleven-Owchinko Hall-Hal Purkey-Gross; Crosby Hernandez Batista Inked; Rodgers Deal; Brown Otto Drafted; Trade Rumors; Kiki #2; Minor Moves; Prez Tener; DD-HoF; RIP Carl Branch; HBD Geoff Todd Bruce Doc Hank Adam & Joe"
X Link 2023-12-09T14:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2015 - Hometown love humbug - The Pirates traded 2B Neil Walker to the NY Mets for LHP Jon Niese. The Pittsburgh Kid (he went to Pine-Richland HS) had been a Bucco since he was selected in the first round (#11 overall) of the [----] draft & took over the second base spot in 2010"
X Link 2023-12-09T19:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1976 - The Pirates traded OF Richie Zisk/RHP Silvio Martinez to the Chicago White Sox for pitchers Goose Gossage/Terry Forster. Richie & Goose were a year away from free agency and they found new teams in [----]. But the primo rentals had a big payoff: Both were '77 All-Stars"
X Link 2023-12-10T17:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@PghHistoryPie I believe it was the name of the area that was a natural gas field in Westmoreland County & became Jeanette in [----]. That was the year the Pennsy RR opened a station there & the glass-making industry took off in Jeanette aka "Glass City" drawn to the natural gas for fuel"
X Link 2023-12-15T23:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"12/19: Huddy Hart Biemel Meadows Elster Sluggo Kline Signed; Bucs Back DH; Pirates Panned; Russ Gets The Call; RIP Dock; HBD Jose Mike Obie Ray Eddie Lou & Artie"
X Link 2023-12-19T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2008 - One of the most colorful guys to put on a Buc uniform Dock Ellis passed away in LA at [--]. Dock tossed the first eight & then his final season of his 12-year MLB career here posting a line of 96-80/3.16 w/a no-hitter. Ellis became a drug counselor after he left the hill"
X Link 2023-12-19T19:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2012 - RH closer Joel Hanrahan & IF Brock Holt were officially sent to Boston for RHP Stolmy Pimentel IF Ivan De Jesus RHP Mark Melancon &1B/OF Jerry Sands to finalize a deal agreed to a week or so earlier. In 3-1/2 Pgh seasons the Shark was 10-10-130/1.80 & a 3-time All Star"
X Link 2023-12-26T18:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Trade story - Zach Links MLB Trade Rumors 12/26/2012"
X Link 2023-12-26T18:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"1957 - The Pirates selected Rex Bowen as their new chief scout replacing George Sisler. Bowens main claims to fame were signing IFs Dick Groat & Bill Mazeroski for the Bucs & Maury Wills as a Brooklyn birddog. Rex manned the spot until [----] when he joined the Cincinnati Reds"
X Link 2024-01-02T19:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1/5: 1/5: Hill Loaiza Varsho Ravello Signed; Brown Picked Up; Richie Goes; David Banny Added; Bert HoF; Live Ball '34 Version; RIP Phil; HBD Nogo Danny O Mark; Danny J Roger JR Bob Jack & Newt"
X Link 2024-01-05T12:00Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@PghHistoryPie The site is off Mifflin Road in Lincoln Place in the neighborhood of Mifflin School I think. No idea what's there now"
X Link 2024-01-09T02:12Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"1910: Despite its tagline of Dreyfuss Folly new Forbes Field drew press raves. The Press wrote OTD .from its opening to the end of football season Forbes Field drew nearly one million fans.nothing even approaching this record was ever made at any other athletic venue"
X Link 2024-01-09T17:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2020 - The Pirates had a huge 10-man arb class & hung on to nine. The players kept were IF Eric Gonzalez 1B Josh Bell RHP Keone Kela RHP Trevor Williams RHP Big Joe Musgrove 2B Adam Frazier RHP Jameson Taillon RHP Michael Feliz & RHP Chad Kuhl while C Elias Diaz was dealt"
X Link 2024-01-10T18:58Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1890 - Hall of Fame OF Max Carey was born in Terre Haute Indiana. He played [--] seasons in Pittsburgh compiling a .287 BA while stealing [---] bases leading the NL in swipes [--] times. During the [----] World Series Maxie hit .458 as the Pirates dethroned the Washington Senators"
X Link 2024-01-11T18:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1980 - Willie Stargell was featured on the cover of The Sporting News after being selected as TSNs Man of the Year. Pops hit .281/32 HRs in [----] while adding five more dingers in the postseason clearing the table by winning the National League NLCS & World Series MVP awards"
X Link 2024-01-12T19:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1/14: Adam & Dock Signed; '17 Arb Class; Moises Drafted; RIP Pep; HBD Dovy Steve Gary Joe Terry Hank Chet Billy Brodie Art & John"
X Link 2024-01-14T15:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"1986 - Pgh drafted OF Moises Alou. He played two games for the Bucs in '90 before going to Montreal for LHP Zane Smith. Moises went on to have a 17-year-career w/six All-Star berths & a lifetime .303 BA. Zane tossed for six years here & was part of the 90-92 Leyland rotation"
X Link 2024-01-14T18:56Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"2018 - The Bucs sent Andrew McCutchen in the walk year of a $14.5M deal & $2.5M to the SF Giants for OF prospect Bryan Reynolds RHP Kyle Crick & $500K international pool $. Reynolds became an All Star & Cutch returned home in '23 so as Meat Loaf said [--] out of [--] ain't bad"
X Link 2024-01-15T18:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"2015 - The Pirates signed Korean SS Jung-Ho Kang to a 4-year $11M deal & paid his club a posting fee of $5002015 making JHK the Pirates costliest international signee. He was derailed by a string of injuries & a DUI to become one of the Bucs more intriguing "what if" guys"
X Link 2024-01-16T18:31Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
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