Saturday, December 6, 2025

12/6 Through the 1960s: Cardwell-Ribant, Tobin-Lanning, Law Wins Gehring Award, Bucs-Steelers Hoopin'; RIP Hans, HBD Tim, Johnny, Snookie, Frank, Walter & Tun

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1867 - UT John Henry “Tun” Berger was born in Pittsburgh. He played for the Allegheny in 1890, hitting .266 and playing all over the field ...

12/6 From 1970: Easler-Tudor, Zane-Heaton-Tanner Signed, Meek Rule 5 Pick, Deals Undone, Kevin Carps; HBD Jose & Adam

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1971 - OF Adam Hyzdu was born in San Jose. A first round draft pick of the Giants in 1990, he was a reserve outfielder for the Bucs from 20...
Friday, December 5, 2025

12/5 Through 1964: Westlake Trade Finalized, Big Poison Released, Dale-Lefty-Adams Pick-Ups; HBD Sammy, Bill, Pink, Snake & Frank

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1868 - C Frank Bowerman was born in Romeo, Michigan. He spent a couple of his 15 pro seasons, 1898-99, in Pittsburgh, batting .265 while th...

12/5 From 1965: Odell-Enrique, Marco Signed, Dealin' Jerry, '73 Purge, Bream To Braves, Pete Sez No; RIP Joe, HBD Cam, Oscar & Tony

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1966 - Coach Tony Beasley was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A minor league infielder who spent time with the Pirates, Beasley became a ...
Thursday, December 4, 2025

12/4: Robinson-Sluggo, Nellie-Kurt, Cookie-Brandt, Jimmy Joins, Big Poison '27 MVP, AVS Gold Glove, B-Rey Grouse, Rumors W/Legs, TRS Shrinks; HBD Big Joe, Ted, Johnny & Jerry

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1885 - OF Jerry D’Arcy was born in Oakland, California. As a 25-year-old, he played two games in two weeks for the 1911 Pirates. He started...
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

12/3 Through The 1950s: Basgall Swap, Friend Make-Or-Break, Vic Signs, '47 Shifts, Luis-Jerry-Clyde-Elbie-Ray Go, No Mungo, Put 'Em Up; RIP Lefty, HBD Lou, Suitcase, James & Hickory

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1878 - RHP Walt “Hickory” Dickson was born in New Summerfield, Texas. Hickory never tossed for the Pirates, but did spend the last two year...

12/3 From 1960: '23 Moves, Chico Signs, Junior Picked, Jim-Deacon-Barney HoF'ers, Rumored Deals, Staff Shuffles; HBD Steve

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1964 - OF Steve Carter was born in Charlottesville, Virginia. Carter was drafted by the Pirates in the 17th round of the 1987 draft out of ...
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

12/2 Through the 1970s: '70 6-Player Swap With KC, Ronnie & Ginger Deals, Jeep Signs, Luke In, Pags & Bobby Out; RIP Danny, HBD Andre, Johnny, Mike, Roscoe & Deacon

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1847 - Hall of Famer C/3B James “Deacon” White was born in Caton, NY. He played as a 41-year-old for the Alleghenys in 1889, and lasted one...

12/2 From 1980: Wade & Strange Signings, Spanky Gold, Carl Prez, '21 & '16 Arb Classes, Petey-Stew-Bo Go, Lockout; HBD Wyatt

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1982 - C/coach Wyatt Toregas was born in Fairfax, Virginia. He had a 22-game MLB career with three of those games played with Pittsburgh in...
Monday, December 1, 2025

Weekly Report: Quiet Week As The Winter Meetings Approach...

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Well ho ho ho, it's December already... Pirates Stuff:  The Pirates have resigned RHP Beau Burrows to a a minor league deal. He had a 3-...