How many of you have ever been in a fight with someone? I am not limiting the answer to this to a question strictly about physical altercations. This isn’t the same thing as have you ever taken a punch? It could have been argument with a friend, teacher, co-worker, loved one or even stranger. IContinue reading “The Battle To “Save” Baseball”
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The Cost Curve is One That Won’t Be Lowered
The price we as a country and for that matter the world will pay as a result of COVID-19 will be heavy. The most obvious being loss of life, no matter how well it is ultimately contained the toll will be too great. Economically much of the world will be crippled, potentially for years to come.
Watching It Grow: The 1997 Pittsburgh Pirates
“The Freak Show” as they affectionately came to be known thanks to Pirates long time announcer, Greg Brown, have been the inspiration for a few segments on AT&T Sports Net (as well as the past incarnations of the same network), promotions at PNC Park and multiple articles over the past 20 plus years. Our ownContinue reading “Watching It Grow: The 1997 Pittsburgh Pirates”
Friday Focus – So, What Ever Happened to the Cheating Investigation in Boston?
Maybe this all comes down to time and place and Mr. Manfred simply doesn’t want to get into it at this time.
Condensed Schedule Will Likely Mean More Pitchers on Every Roster
Now, for some clubs this could help them avoid a few tough decisions, for the Pirates they might be tough for a whole other reason.
Baseball is Shut Down, But Some Are Still Playing Games
I actually saw the comments under one of these serious columns about fake baseball excoriating Bob Nutting for his virtual payroll. Hey, Nutting bashing IS baseball for some.
If MLB Plays Without Fans – Would it Ruin Your Experience?
Right this second, the height of boredom and profound need for something to distract from the unknown, most would jump at the chance to watch baseball again, with or without fans.
The Seed is Planted: The 1985 Pittsburgh Pirates
Children are a finicky lot of characters to say the least. Their favorite foods change week to week, day to day and most times minute to minute, their favorite televisions ebb and flow along with the latest trends and they thrive off of instant gratification, as well as information at their fingertips. As a childContinue reading “The Seed is Planted: The 1985 Pittsburgh Pirates”
Top Ten Reasons Comparing Players Across Eras is Sticky
Comparing players and having light-hearted arguments with people defending their stance is incredibly fun. I never take it too seriously though because I refuse to compare beyond a surface level across eras. Here are my top ten reasons why.
Steel City Pirates 