oldbucs.blogspot.com
The Green Weenie: Jeff Locke v Dan Haren; Notes & Lineup
http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2015/08/jeff-locke-v-dan-haren-notes-lineup.html
It's a very simple game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains." (Bull Durham). Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Jeff Locke v Dan Haren; Notes and Lineup. Varsity lineup while the A-Ram at cleanup experiment continues. The Cubs have been rolling; they're on a six game winning streak. The Pirates have gone 4-7 overall against Chicago this season, which includes a 2-3 record at PNC Park. Gotta win those division games; the Pirates are 19-27 v their Central rivals. Posted by Ron Ieraci. One ru...
oldbucs.blogspot.com
The Green Weenie: 8/5: Arlin & Bucs Debut on KDKA; Buc-Reds Brawl; Cobra, Pops Bombs; Maz Sets Mark; HBD Nellie
http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2015/08/85-arlin-bucs-debut-on-kdka-buc-reds.html
It's a very simple game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains." (Bull Durham). Wednesday, August 5, 2015. 8/5: Arlin and Bucs Debut on KDKA; Buc-Reds Brawl; Cobra, Pops Bombs; Maz Sets Mark; HBD Nellie. Fred Clarke Sweet Caporal series 1911. 1915 - The Pirates beat the Phillies and ace Grover Cleveland Alexander 1-0 at Forbes Field when Quaker catcher Bill Killefer threw wildly past third base in the ninth. Babe Adams claimed the win over Old Pete. 1926 - OF Max Carey stole his last ...
oldbucs.blogspot.com
The Green Weenie: 8/8:Swipe 'Em All; 46 Hit Afternoon; Bucs Sold; Murry's Big Day; HBD Ohlie
http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2015/08/88swipe-em-all-46-hit-afternoon-bucs.html
It's a very simple game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains." (Bull Durham). Saturday, August 8, 2015. 8/8:Swipe 'Em All; 46 Hit Afternoon; Bucs Sold; Murry's Big Day; HBD Ohlie. 1902 - Honus Wagner became the first Pirate to steal second, third and home, against the Boston Beaneaters in an 8-6 loss at the South End Grounds. He did it four times during his career. Other Pirates to swipe a three pack were Max Carey (2), Kiki Cuyler and Bobby Byrne. 1963 - Injuries drove RHP Vern Law...
oldbucs.blogspot.com
The Green Weenie: 8/10: HBD Elmer, John Galbreath; Maz Way; Cutch Show; Ott Walk Off
http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2015/08/810-hbd-elmer-john-galbreath-maz-way.html
It's a very simple game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains." (Bull Durham). Monday, August 10, 2015. 8/10: HBD Elmer, John Galbreath; Maz Way; Cutch Show; Ott Walk Off. 1922 - Pittsburgh bombed the Phils 12-4, ripping 16 hits at Shibe Park. It was the fifth game in a row in which every Pirate position player in the lineup collected a hit. Carson Bigbee led the hit parade, going 5-for-6 and scoring three times with an RBI. Carson Bigbee 1922 Neilson's Chocolates series. 1992 - The ...
oldbucs.blogspot.com
The Green Weenie: Bucs Outslug Cubs 7-5; Cutch, El Coffee Go Long
http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2015/08/bucs-outslug-cubs-7-5-cutch-el-coffee.html
It's a very simple game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains." (Bull Durham). Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Bucs Outslug Cubs 7-5; Cutch, El Coffee Go Long. It was 1-2-3 for Jeff again in the second, and the Bucs went down in order. Chris Denorfia opened the third with a single and was bunted to second, where he died. Cutch joined El Coffee on the HR trail, banging one 431' into the center field shrubs to make it 3-0. Antonio Bastardo - one pitch, one win (photo Dave Arrigo/Pirates).
oldbucs.blogspot.com
The Green Weenie: Pedro's 10th Inning Walk Off Gives Bucs 5-4 Win
http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2015/08/pedros-10th-inning-walk-off-gives-bucs.html
It's a very simple game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains." (Bull Durham). Friday, August 7, 2015. Pedro's 10th Inning Walk Off Gives Bucs 5-4 Win. Cole Train punched out the first pair of Dodgers, the Yasiel Puig's hooking liner to left stayed up long enough for Starling to corral. Kershaw sat down the Pirates with a whiff, liner and tapper. The Big Bull ended a long night with a laser to right (photo Dave Arrigo/Pirates). Johnson lost JHK on four pitches and Fran bounced one in...
oldbucs.blogspot.com
The Green Weenie: 8/7: HBD Reddy & Deacon Bill; Under the Lights; #9 Retired; Pedro Walk Off
http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2015/08/87-hbd-reddy-deacon-bill-under-lights-9.html
It's a very simple game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains." (Bull Durham). Friday, August 7, 2015. 8/7: HBD Reddy and Deacon Bill; Under the Lights; #9 Retired; Pedro Walk Off. 1862 - IF Jim “Reddy” Gray was born in Pittsburgh. Gray was a local kid that “who helped in an emergency” whenever a Pittsburgh club was short handed, per Frederick Lieb in his book The Pittsburgh Pirates. Bill McKechnie 1925 (photo - TSN Mears Collection). Whitey Glazner 1922 E-120 American Caramel series.
oldbucs.blogspot.com
The Green Weenie: Frankie v Mat Latos; Lineup & Notes
http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2015/08/frankie-v-mat-latos-lineup-notes.html
It's a very simple game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains." (Bull Durham). Saturday, August 8, 2015. Frankie v Mat Latos; Lineup and Notes. And 93.7 The Fan. Righty on the hill; regular Bucco lineup. Clint is liking Starling in the two hole; we like it too. The Pirates are a season-high 19 games over .500 going into today's game. After a dismal start in extra inning games, the Bucs have won their last five and are 7-7 after bonus baseball this season. Posted by Ron Ieraci. 8/31: ...
oldbucs.blogspot.com
The Green Weenie: Bounce Back Bucs Batter Dodgers 13-6, Sweep Series
http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2015/08/bounce-back-bucs-batter-dodgers-13-6.html
It's a very simple game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains." (Bull Durham). Monday, August 10, 2015. Bounce Back Bucs Batter Dodgers 13-6, Sweep Series. Morton survived a lead-off walk, stolen base and botched DP comebacker in the fourth. A-Ram doubled to start the Bucco half, and a Michael Morse single put Pirates on the corners with an out. Fran's fly to center brought home Aramis. The Kid singled; that turned the order over as Charlie looked at strike three. Cutch was 7-for-12 ...
oldbucs.blogspot.com
The Green Weenie: Jeff v Carlos Martinez; Lineup & Notes
http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2015/08/tue-jeff-v-carlos-martinez-lineup-notes.html
It's a very simple game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains." (Bull Durham). Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Jeff v Carlos Martinez; Lineup and Notes. Let's hope Jeff is Locke-Down tonight (photo USA Today). And 93.7 The Fan. Grgeory Polanco RF, Starling Marte LF, Cutch CF, A-Ram 3B, Jung-Ho Kang SS, Neil Walker 2B, Pedro 1B, Fran Cervelli C, Locke P. Big series, big boy lineup. Fran Cervelli is catching the Cole Train tomorrow. Jeff Sullivan of Fangraphs. Finds a lot to like. If you hav...
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT