Night Owl Thread...

From emoneypitt I thought this deserved a spot in its own post.  (-Hunter)

Pirates take game three.

Cardinals 3

Pirates   5

Pirates take a two games to one lead over the Cardinals. One more to go, fans.

Game Stats: http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?c_id=pit&gid=2013_10_06_slnmlb_pitmlb_1&lang=en&mode=box

Brink's story: http://sportsblogs.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates-pirates-blog/2013/10/06/Pirates-beat-Cardinals-5-3.html

NLDS Game 3, Thread IV

NLDS Game 3, Thread III

NLDS Game 3, Thread II

NLDS Game 3, Thread I

New threads will go up automatically at :30 past the hour.

Live box score can be found here: http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?c_id=pit&gid=2013_10_06_slnmlb_pitmlb_1&lang=en&mode=preview

Cardinals / Pirates Pre-Game Thread 10/6/13

Game three of the NLDS, gonna be a good one. Will post line-ups as soon as they are live.

TV: TBS
RADIO: KDKA - 93.7 the Fan
GAME-TIME: 4:30 EST

Line-ups to follow...

Thanks Walrus... easier to copy and paste from last thread comments.  (ok, I edited it a little.  - Hunter)

Walrus43 

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Pirates:

1. Starling Marte, LF
2. Neil Walker, 2B
3. Andrew McCutchen, CF
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Marlon Byrd, RF
6. Pedro Alvarez, 3B
7. Russell Martin, C
8. Clint Barmes, SS
9. Liriano, P

Cardinals:

1. Matt Carpenter, 2B
2. Carlos Beltran, RF
3. Matt Holliday, LF
4.Matt Adams, 1B
5. Yadier Molina, C
6. Jon Jay, CF
7. David Freese, 3B
8. Daniel Descalso, SS
9. Kelly, P


First game thread will go up at 4:30 Eastern. Game threads will post every hour following at :30 past.

Morning Links October 6

Photo by JAL

JAL’s Feeling Groovy Morning Links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvlW4bEjB5A

GENERAL DAILY UPDATED BASEBALL SITES

1- MLB Transactions

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/transactions

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/pittsburgh_pirates/

3 Pittsburgh Pirates Stats

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsjN0zO-DxI0dHVOMzdPYm9wUEJtdVJ0WWUzVWhFc2c#gid=0

BLOGS and such

 

4—Pirates Prospects

First Pitch: Can Home Field Advantage Be an Advantage Again?

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2013/10/first-pitch-can-home-field-advantage-be-an-advantage-again.html

How PNC Park Can Change In October

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2013/10/how-pnc-park-can-change-in-october.html

5 Bucs Dugout

Pirates, Cardinals diverge on defensive shifts

http://www.bucsdugout.com/2013/10/5/4806276/pirates-cardinals-diverge-on-defensive-shifts

6 Rumbunter

Pirates Send Duke Welker To Twins To Complete Justin Morneau Deal

http://rumbunter.com/2013/10/05/pirates-send-duke-welker-twins-complete-justin-morneau-deal/

7 Baseball Nation

MLB scotches Pirates' nod to Willie Stargell

http://www.baseballnation.com/2013/10/5/4806150/pittsburgh-pirates-stargell-stars-caps-major-league-baseball

8 The Green Weenie

Firsts and Factoids...

http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2013/10/first-and-factoids.html

9 Raise the Jolly Roger

NLDS Game 3 Preview: Pirates vs. Cardinals

http://raisethejollyroger.com/2013/10/nlds-game-3-preview-pirates-vs-cardinals/

10 City of Champions

Pittsburgh Pirates’ series with St. Louis Cardinals comes home

http://cityofchampionssports.com/2013/10/05/pirates-series-cardinals-comes-home/?utm_source=FanSided&utm_medium=Network&utm_campaign=Hot%2BTopics

NEWSPAPERS and MAGAZINES and Other Media

11 USA Today

Francisco Liriano, Pirates enjoy dual rebirths

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2013/10/06/franciso-liriano-pirates-division-series-st-louis-cardinals-pnc-park/2928647/

12 KDKA

Pirate Fever Spreading As Bucs Prepare For Game 3

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/10/05/pirate-fever-spreading-as-bucs-prepare-for-game-3/

13 New York Times

In October, Showcasing a Thriving Sport That’s Not Football

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/06/sports/baseball/in-october-showcasing-a-thriving-sport-thats-not-football.html?_r=0

14 Cincinnati Enquirer

Was Reds' Bob Castellini all-in too far?

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20131005/SPT04/310050056/Was-Castellini-all-in-too-far-

15 Detroit Free Press

Drew Sharp: Tigers' bats need to wake up before it's too late

http://www.freep.com/article/20131006/COL08/310060113/drew-sharp-detroit-tigers-oakland-athletics-justin-verlander-torii-hunter

16 CBS Sports

Pirates vs Cards Game Preview

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/preview/MLB_20131006_STL@PIT

17 St Louis Post Dispatch

Pitt of despair: Cards need a win at PNC Park

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/pitt-of-despair-cards-need-a-win-at-pnc-park/article_bb899c43-340d-5351-aef9-11394004a71c.html

Miklasz: Liriano only human and can be defeated

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/bernie-miklasz/miklasz-liriano-only-human-and-can-be-defeated/article_6b20f348-0766-57d9-ae33-2749002c6011.html

18 PBC Site

Resilient Pirates refuse to be kept down

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/pit/resilient-pittsburgh-pirates-refuse-to-be-kept-down?ymd=20131005&content_id=62532592&vkey=news_pit

Notebook: To Hurdle, mentality key to Pirates' chemistry

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20131005&content_id=62532870&notebook_id=62535588&vkey=notebook_pit&c_id=pit

Pirates' recent shift in strategy paying off big

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20131005&content_id=62532352&vkey=news_pit&c_id=pit

19 ESPN

Francisco Liriano: The winning ticket

http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/9777129/francisco-liriano-pitches-lottery-winner-pittsburgh-pirates

SPORTS WEBSITES

20 Fangraphs

Two Big Innings Early in Oakland’s Walk-Off Win

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/two-big-innings-early-in-oaklands-walk-off-win/

21 Post Gazette

Cook: Booming crowd will fuel Pirates at home again

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/cook-booming-crowd-will-fuel-pirates-at-home-again-706404/

Pirates get another shot at Cardinals starter Kelly

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/pirates/pirates-get-another-shot-at-cardinals-starter-kelly-706367/

22 Tribune review

For Pirates' Liriano, a priceless transformation

http://triblive.com/sports/-topstories/4826192-74/liriano-pirates-fastball#axzz2gwP1zALZ

Let's Go Bucs!!!

(Found this photo here  http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130701/SPORTS0401/130709934#.UlDiM1Aqj_t  ... wish they would wear those jerseys later today)

Great photo, bring home a win!