The Green Weenie

"Somehow we have developed this large contingent of know-it-all baseball fans who bay like wounded coyotes at any mention of wins, losses, RBI or batting average. I never know whether I should blame myself for this or not.." (Bill James)

Monday, June 15, 2026

6/15 Through the 1960s: Kitten Purrs, Dingin' Dino, To The Max, Furious Finishes, 14 Straight, Game Days, HBD Lance, Bruce, Gene, Bud, Babe, Jerry, Peek-A-Boo & Ed

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1860 - OF Ed Glenn was born in Richmond, Virginia. He played three years, mostly as an American Association player with Richmond (1884), th...

6/15 From 1970: Renegade Rules, Cutch Hot But Team Not, Kris Zippo, Carlos Steakin', No Home Larcenists, Game Days, Dome Rainout, HBD Jake, Josh & Erik

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1971 - The Bucs scored twice in the ninth to beat Houston 3-0 at the Astrodome behind Steve Blass’ six hitter. But Roberto Clemente’s catch...
Sunday, June 14, 2026

6/14 Through the 1960s: Pud, Doug & Hal Dealt, Al-Ray, Pie & Al's Dozen, Wally Cycle, Stu Boom, Game Days, Maz Nite, HBD Mark & Randy

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1892 - RHP Pud Galvin was traded to the St Louis Browns for 2B Cub Stricker. Before Stricker played a game for the Pirates, he was traded tw...

6/14 From 1980: Junior-Marvell, Eddie-Mo, Duelin', A-Rammin', Jose & Zach Attack, '09 Replay, Squeakin' By, Game Days, AVS Out

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1982 - RHP Eddie Solomon was sent to the Chicago White Sox for 3B Jim Morrison. Solomon was released after the season, while Mo found a hom...
Saturday, June 13, 2026

6/13: Andrew HR String, El Coffee's 1st, One Strike Away, Mix 'N' Match, Killer Bs, Willie Flexes, Scoops Slam, Yoyo Ward, Game Days, Cutch Signed, HBD Darrell & John

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1885 - Pop Smith, slick fielding but weak hitting Alleghenys 2B, hit into a 4-3-2 triple play against Baltimore in the 11th at Oriole Park. ...
Friday, June 12, 2026

6/12 Through 1984: Dock No-No, Lefty No-Hits Locals, Harvey Honored, Trips Hits Galore, Hit Man Cycle, Game Days, Strike, HoF Opens HBD Willie, Dutch & Sol

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1868 - IF King Solomon “Sol” White was born in Bellaire, Ohio. An educated and gentlemanly guy, his multi-faceted career in black baseball ...

6/12 From 1985: Jamo Back, 1-0 Slugfest, Kracklin' KY, Clark Ball, Game Days, Win #10,000, Baz Drafted, Groat Day, HBD George

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1985 - RHP George Kontos was born in Lincolnwood, Illinois. The Pirates picked up the veteran reliever off the waiver wire from San Francis...
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