A Fella With an Umbrella Morning Links

 

A Fella With an Umbrella Bing Crosby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVF8LZMv9qA&list=RDlVF8LZMv9qA&start_radio=1http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/transactions

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

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

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2025 Prediction Contest Entries

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-prediction-contest.html

6 CBS Sports

 MLB Offseason  Important Dates

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-schedule-calendar

7 The Green Weenie

12/25: MERRY CHRISTMAS! Waner Title, Harris Gone; RIP Patsy, HBD Enyel, Tanner, Tarrik, Scott, Rick, Gene, Big Train, Pinches, Ed, Alex & Pud

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/12/1225-merry-christmas-waner-title-harris.html

8 Rumbunter

Pirates’ Mike Burrows return could reshape trade market for controllable starters

https://rumbunter.com/pirates-mike-burrows-return-could-reshape-trade-market-for-controllable-starters

 9  CBS sports

World Baseball Classic Team USA roster: Bryce Harper joins Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, more

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/world-baseball-classic-team-usa-roster-aaron-judge-paul-skenes-cal-raleigh-bobby-witt-jr-pete-crow-armstrong/

10 Fangraphs

Executive’s View: How Have Analytics Impacted a General Manager’s Job?

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/executives-view-how-have-analytics-impacted-a-general-managers-job/

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Yellow Beach Umbrella and MERRY CHRISTMAS Morning Links

Yellow Beach Umbrella  Bette Midler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dPW09eaolo1 MLB Transactions

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

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

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

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2025 Prediction Contest Entries

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-prediction-contest.html

6 CBS Sports

 MLB Offseason  Important Dates

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-schedule-calendar

7 The Green Weenie

12/24: Josh Bell Dealt, Sam's Kerfuffle, Dapper Dan Honors Syd-Dick & Dale, Forbes Aflame, Starg/Terry On SI Cover, New Camp; HBD Tim, Victor, Frank, Eppa, Tex & Del

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/12/1224-josh-bell-dealt-sams-kerfuffle.html

8 Rumbunter

Pirates clearly took industry's depressing nickname for their offseason seriously

https://rumbunter.com/pirates-clearly-took-industry-depressing-nickname-for-their-offseason-seriously

 9  CBS sports

MLB rumors: Yankees linked to veteran outfielder, Marlins sign reliever to $13 million deal

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-rumors-free-agency-yankees-austin-hays-pete-fairbanks-marlins/

10 Fangraphs

Pirates Make Their Largest Position Player Free Agent Signing in Franchise History

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/pirates-make-their-largest-position-player-free-agent-signing-in-franchise-history/

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Umbrella Morning Links

Umbrella Rihanna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=462PvcFUHR8&list=RD462PvcFUHR8&start_radio=1

1 MLB Transactions

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

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

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

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2025 Prediction Contest Entries

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-prediction-contest.html

6 CBS Sports

 MLB Offseason  Important Dates

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-schedule-calendar

7 The Green Weenie

12/23: Cutch & JJ Sign, Glenn & Dave Hired, '54-Ouch! No Bucks, Cap Nixed, No More Reserve Clause; HBD Roberto, Shawn, Rick, Dave, Cozy, Sam & Goshen Schoolmaster

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/12/1223-cutch-jj-sign-glenn-dave-hired-54.html

8 Rumbunter

MLB insider hints Pirates have one more splash prepared after Ryan O'Hearn move

https://rumbunter.com/mlb-insider-hints-pirates-have-one-more-splash-prepared-after-ryan-o-hearn-move

 9  CBS sports

Manny Ramírez rides out his 10th (and final) chance on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/manny-ramirez-baseball-hall-of-fame-steroids-suspensions/

10 Fangraphs

JAWS and the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot: Edwin Encarnación

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the-2026-hall-of-fame-ballot-edwin-encarnacion/

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All the Umbrellas in London Morning Links

 

All the Umbrellas in London  Magnetic Fields

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqrQKss3p2g&list=RDBqrQKss3p2g&start_radio=1

Songs about umbrellas

 1 MLB Transactions

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

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

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

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2025 Prediction Contest Entries

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-prediction-contest.html

6 CBS Sports

 MLB Offseason  Important Dates

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-schedule-calendar

7 The Green Weenie

12/22 Through the 1950s: Friend Signs, Arky Title, Rebs/Feds Fold; HBD Glenn, Skates, Tommy, Matty, Bob & Connie

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/12/1222-through-1950s-friend-signs-arky.html

 

8 Rumbunter

Pirates Rumors: Multiple meetings prove Bucs are serious contenders for Japanese star

https://rumbunter.com/pirates-rumors-multiple-meetings-prove-bucs-are-serious-contenders-for-japanese-star-okamoto

 9  CBS sports

A holiday gift idea for every MLB team: Better health, better bullpens, new ownership and more

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-holiday-gift-guide/

10 Fangraphs

JAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Omar Vizquel and Francisco Rodríguez

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the-2025-hall-of-fame-ballot-omar-vizquel-and-francisco-rodriguez-2/

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Broken Umbrella Morning Links

 

Broken Umbrella JoJo Mason

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHLK4grxIQg

Songs about umbrellas

 1 MLB Transactions

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

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

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

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2025 Prediction Contest Entries

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-prediction-contest.html

6 CBS Sports

 MLB Offseason  Important Dates

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-schedule-calendar

7 The Green Weenie

12/21: Kline-Cimoli, Hughey-Hart, Lee & Larry Deals, Frankie & Jose Sign, '05 Shufflin', Bat Shoppin', Minors Mambo; HBD AVS, Josh, Freddy, John, Danny, Whirling Willie, Pete & Doc

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/12/1221-kline-cimoli-hughey-hart-lee-larry.html

8 Rumbunter

2 reunions that make sense to fill out Pirates' rotation after Mike Burrows trade

https://rumbunter.com/2-reunions-that-make-sense-to-fill-out-pirates-rotation-after-mike-burrows-trade

 9  CBS sports

Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes finally give Team USA a World Baseball Classic rotation worthy of a championship

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-paul-skenes-world-baseball-classic-team-usa-roster-rotation/

10 Fangraphs

Sunday Notes: Wei-En Lin and Jo Hsi Hsu Will Be Taiwan’s WBC Pitchers to Watch

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes-wei-en-lin-and-jo-hsi-hsu-will-be-taiwans-wbc-pitchers-to-watch/

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Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella (On a Rainy Day) Morning Links

 

Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella (On a Rainy Day) Perry Como

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Songs about umbrellas

 1 MLB Transactions

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

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

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

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2025 Prediction Contest Entries

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-prediction-contest.html

6 CBS Sports

 MLB Offseason  Important Dates

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-schedule-calendar

7 The Green Weenie

12/20: Young-Herges, Dale/Jay-Tim/Steve, Kitty-Del/Howard, Silva Dealt, Ryoto-Chris & Rich Sign, '04 Class Back, Bucs Make $$$; HBD Bryse, Jose, Paul, Spud, Joe, Branch & Jimmy

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/12/1220-young-herges-dalejay-timsteve.html

8 Rumbunter

What's still on Pirates' wishlist after stunning Ben Cherington three-team trade

https://rumbunter.com/pirates-wishlist-after-stunning-ben-cherington-three-team-trade

 9  CBS sports

MLB rumors: Phillies pursuing trade options at catcher; Orioles interested in Cardinals' lefty reliever

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-rumors-phillies-trade-catcher-orioles-cardinals-reliever-realmuto-romero/

10 Fangraphs

FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: December 20, 2025

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/fangraphs-weekly-mailbag-december-20-2025/

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Bus Stop Morning Links

 

Bus Stop   The Hollies

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Songs about busses

 1 MLB Transactions

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

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

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

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2025 Prediction Contest Entries

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-prediction-contest.html

6 CBS Sports

 MLB Offseason  Important Dates

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-schedule-calendar

7 The Green Weenie

12/19: Cutch-Huddy-Corey-Joe-Brian-Kevin-Sluggo & Ron Sign, Bucs Push DH '38 Bombs, Russ Makes It; RIP Dock, HBD Jose, Mike, Obie, Ray, Eddie, Lou & Artie

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/12/1219-cutch-huddy-corey-joe-brian-kevin.html

8 Rumbunter

Brandon Lowe mega-trade is Ben Cherington's best use of Pirates' resources yet

https://rumbunter.com/brandon-lowe-mega-trade-is-ben-cherington-best-use-of-pirates-resources-yet

 9  CBS sports

Brandon Lowe trade grades: Pirates land Rays slugger, Astros get worst mark in three-team deal

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/brandon-lowe-trade-grades-pirates-rays-astros/

10 Fangraphs

JAWS and the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot: Alex Gordon

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the-2026-hall-of-fame-ballot-alex-gordon/

 

 

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