Friday, April 4, 2025

Two Out of Three Ain't Bad Morning Links

 

Two Out of Three Ain't Bad  Meatloaf

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

Songs about Three

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 The Green Weenie

4/3: Openers, Game Tales, Sweep & RJ, Wynn - Patterson, Cole - Pendleton, Littlefield & Walkie Sign, Hatcher Dealt, Belle Outbucks Bucs; HBD Dewey, Bobby, Miguel, Alex, Dick, Larry & Guy

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/04/43-openers-game-tales-sweep-rj-wynn.html

7 Rumbunter

Jack Suwinski's toolsy start shows why he should be the Pirates leadoff hitter

https://rumbunter.com/jack-suwinski-toolsy-start-shows-why-he-should-be-the-pirates-leadoff-hitter

8 CBS Sports

Why have there been so many MLB contract extensions? Six possible explanations for post-Opening Day frenzy

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/why-have-there-been-so-many-mlb-contract-extensions-six-possible-explanations-for-post-opening-day-frenzy/

9 Fangraphs

Move Over, Wrigley: Steinbrenner Field Has the Majors’ Wildest Wind

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/move-over-wrigley-steinbrenner-field-has-the-majors-wildest-wind/

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Gimme Three Steps Morning Links

  




Gimme Three Steps Lynyrd Skynyrd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82VnutYBh9k

Songs about Three

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 The Green Weenie

4/2: Openers, Big Blasts & A Long Day; Sands - Zachary, Joey Bart Joins, Sudden Sam Makes Club, Law Hurt, Hans Honored, WENS & NY Bucs; RIP Larry, HBP Nick, Wilmer, Hisanori, Jon & Cotton

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/04/42-openers-big-blasts-long-day-sands.html

7 Rumbunter

A big-time Pirates bullpen reinforcement could soon be on his way back

https://rumbunter.com/a-big-time-pirates-bullpen-reinforcement-could-soon-be-on-his-way-back

 8 CBS Sports

MLB's alternative cycles: Seven other baseball feats we can celebrate, from Speed Cycle to the Cycle of Icarus

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlbs-alternative-cycles-seven-other-baseball-feats-we-can-celebrate-from-speed-cycle-to-the-cycle-of-icarus/

 

9 Fangraphs

Are The Brewers Going To Be Okay?

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/are-the-brewers-going-to-be-okay/

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

The Three Fates Morning Links

 


The Three Fates Emerson, Lake & Palmer 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQjvBD21peI

Songs about Three

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 The Green Weenie

4/1 Through the 1970s: Watty Deal, Cro Goes, Lotta 0's, Moving?, Strike, Hatchling, Vision-ary; HBD Masumi, Willie, Jake, Hugo & Fre

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/04/41-through-1970s-watty-deal-cro-goes.html

7 Rumbunter

Pirates make shocking (but necessary) move with David Bednar as struggles mount

https://rumbunter.com/pirates-make-shocking-but-necessary-move-with-david-bednar-as-struggles-mount

 8 CBS Sports

'I think they'll be banned': What's the future of MLB's torpedo bats? Insiders weigh in on baseball's new fad

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/i-think-theyll-be-banned-whats-the-future-of-mlbs-torpedo-bats-insiders-weigh-in-on-baseballs-new-fad/

9 Fangraphs

Suspension, Injury, Losing Streak: Braves Await Other Seven Biblical Plagues

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/suspension-injury-losing-streak-braves-await-other-seven-biblical-plagues/

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Three Is a Magic Number Morning Links

 


Three Is a Magic Number Blind Melon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6to8QyaA1Y

Songs about Three

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 The Green Weenie

3/31: Openers, Vin - Lefty, Solly & KY Sign, Bielecki Deal, Gene & Robby Go, Play Ball PNC, Rule Redos, 1st Mexican Trip; RIP Billy, HBD Ryan, Frank, Skeeter, Tom, Chick & Fred

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/03/331-openers-vin-lefty-solly-ky-sign.html

7 Rumbunter

3 college players Pirates should have on MLB Draft radar in 2025

https://rumbunter.com/3-college-players-pirates-should-have-on-mlb-draft-radar-in-2025

 8 CBS Sports

PED test: Braves outfielder banned for 80 games over drug test

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/jurickson-profar-suspended-for-failed-ped-test-braves-outfielder-banned-for-80-games-over-drug-test/

9 Fangraphs

How the 2025 Opening Day Rosters Were Built

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/how-the-2025-opening-day-rosters-were-built/

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Monday, March 31, 2025

Three Steps To Heaven Morning Links

 


Three Steps To Heaven Eddie Cochran

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxj--MkqACY

Songs about Three

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 The Green Weenie

3/30: Opening Day Dubs, Ross & Rincon Deals, Brian & Omar Signed, '21 Roster Set, Bell Set Adrift; RIP Deacon, HBD Jake, Dan, Mike, Ripper, Happy, Hal, Ed, Dutch, George & Tom

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/03/330-opening-day-dubs-ross-rincon-deals.html

7 Rumbunter

Pirates' shortstop depth chart: Who replaces Isiah Kiner-Falefa long-term?

https://rumbunter.com/pirates-shortstop-depth-chart-who-replaces-isiah-kiner-falefa-long-term

 8 CBS Sports

Yankees tie MLB record with 15 home runs in first three games of 2025 season

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-tie-mlb-record-with-15-home-runs-in-first-three-games-of-2025-season/

9 Fangraphs

Sunday Notes: Toronto’s Alan Roden Is Looking For More Ideal Launch Angles

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes-torontos-alan-roden-is-looking-for-more-ideal-launch-angles/

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Sunday, March 30, 2025

Three Times A Lady Morning Links

 


Three Times A Lady  The Commodores

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qTPVS1uiQ0

Songs about Three

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

3/29: Beaman - Smith, Carter - Varsho, Brubaker Dealt, DJ & Gary Sign, Jimmy Makes Cut, Hughes Goes, Tracy's 1st Camp, KBL Truce; HBD Danny, Sean, Bob, Mike, Bob, Sir Richard & Hankhttps://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-free-agency-begins-awards-winter-meetings-hall-of-fame-spring-training-and-more/

7 The Green Weenie

3/29: Beaman - Smith, Carter - Varsho, Brubaker Dealt, DJ & Gary Sign, Jimmy Makes Cut, Hughes Goes, Tracy's 1st Camp, KBL Truce; HBD Danny, Sean, Bob, Mike, Bob, Sir Richard & Hank

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/03/329-beaman-smith-carter-varsho-brubaker.html

8 Rumbunter

The Athletic ranks Pirates as worst MLB franchise over last 25 years

https://rumbunter.com/the-athletic-ranks-pirates-as-worst-mlb-franchise-over-last-25-years

 9 CBS Sports

 Yankees, in their record-setting start to 2025 MLB season, are showing off depth in their post-Juan Soto era

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-in-their-record-setting-start-to-2025-mlb-season-are-showing-off-depth-in-their-post-juan-soto-era/

10 Fangraphs

Excuse Me?! Our Bold Predictions for the 2025 Season

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/excuse-me-our-bold-predictions-for-the-2025-season/

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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Two Faces Have I Morning Links

 


My Tennessee





Two Faces Have I Lou Christie

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3QFcVYCBdM

Songs about Two  

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

3/29: Beaman - Smith, Carter - Varsho, Brubaker Dealt, DJ & Gary Sign, Jimmy Makes Cut, Hughes Goes, Tracy's 1st Camp, KBL Truce; HBD Danny, Sean, Bob, Mike, Bob, Sir Richard & Hankhttps://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-free-agency-begins-awards-winter-meetings-hall-of-fame-spring-training-and-more/

7 The Green Weenie

3/27: Winn - Cangy, D Marte - Guerrier, Steve Blass Released & Position Dances, '68 Shuffle , Pitching Non-Moves, Demery Goes; HBD Eric, Clay, Montana, Dave, Gary & Bill

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/03/329-beaman-smith-carter-varsho-brubaker.html

8 Rumbunter

Why rehabbing Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is a great fit for PNC Park

https://rumbunter.com/why-rehabbing-pirates-first-baseman-spencer-horwitz-is-a-great-fit-for-pnc-park

 

 

 

 

 

9 CBS Sports

 

MLB Opening Day overreactions: Mets are overhyped, Dodgers are best team ever and Angels hit rock bottom

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-opening-day-overreactions-mets-are-overhyped-dodgers-are-best-team-ever-and-angels-hit-rock-bottom/

10 Fangraphs

The Name’s Bonding, Team Bonding: National League

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-names-bonding-team-bonding-national-league/

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