Tuesday, September 1, 2026

9/1 From 1965: Key Debut, Brault Ball, Bucs Black Lineup, Aces Trumped, Game Days, Grants Goes, Cam Stays, Umps Out, HBD Antwone

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1965 - The Bucs laid losses on aces Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale on the same day during a Forbes Field twinbill with last at-bat rallies. ...
Monday, August 31, 2026

Weekly Report: Bucs Take Two Series, Endy Under The Knife, Konnor Almost Ready To Return, Game-Bucco-Minors-MLB Notes

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Slowly segueing into football... Pirates stuff: C Endy Rodriguez underwent surgery on the labrum around his left hip. He's expected to r...

8/31 Deals: Justin, Shawon, Sid, RJ, Ray & Brunet Join; Diaz, Freeser, Juan, Mad Dog, Scrap Iron, ElRoy & Johnny Go

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1953 - The Pirates sold RHP Johnny Lindell to the Phillies. His knuckler fluttered wildly that year, leading the league in walks and wild p...

8/31 Through the 1960s: Baron's Finale, Streakin', Game Days, HBD Morris, Ramon, Ray, William, Wally, Syd, Monte, Red & Duke

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1866 - C Charley “Duke” Farrell was born in Oakdale, Massachusetts. Farrell was a big (6’-1”, 208 lbs.), switch-hitting catcher who could ...
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8/31 From 1970: Boppin', Coors Darma, Seven Straight, Pie Night, Game Days, A-Ram Signs, HBD Dillon, Erik & Juan

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1971 - It was Pie Traynor night, and that looked like it might be the only bright spot for the Bucs. Four starters were out (Richie Hebner,...
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Sunday, August 30, 2026

8/30 Through 1974: ElRoy 17 Straight, Grantham Grand, Pie 5, Coop's #200, Dave Cycle, Game Days, RIP Arky, HBD Kiki, Charlie & Will

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1870 - RHP Will Thompson (he also played 1B and the OF) was born in Pittsburgh. He made one MLB appearance, working three frames for the 18...

8/30 From 1975: Cutch 20-20, GI & Freddy For 4, Paul's Debut, Comin' Back, Game Days, Hayes-Martinez & Buechele Deals, Latin HoF, Bye Rick, HBD Luis & Marlon

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1977 - OF Marlon Byrd was born in Boynton Beach, Florida. The Pirates acquired the vet, along with John Buck, from the Mets for the 2013 st...