This year’s inductees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame have made their cap logo choices for their plaques. Or, more accurately, four of the inductees have made their choices. For a fifth inductee who is deceased, the choice was made by his family. In case you somehow missed it, Dick Allen, who passed away in 2020, and Dave Parker were elected by the Classic Era Committee … [Read more...] about Baseball Hall of Fame Cap Logo Choices Announced, with Two Surprises
What Tommy Pham Can Bring (and Not Bring) to the Pirates
Thursday’s signing of free agent Tommy Pham by the Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t send shock waves through the baseball world. Nor was it the move an increasingly impatient fan base was looking for. Pirates-related social media was filled with the usual cries of “Dumpster dive!” and “He’s trash!” The reported one-year, $4 million deal has yet to be formally announced by the Pirates. … [Read more...] about What Tommy Pham Can Bring (and Not Bring) to the Pirates
Pirates vs. Dodgers Game Spawns First Black Manager in MLB History
On September 21, 1963, Pittsburgh Pirates coach Gene Baker became the first black manager in major league baseball history. Otherwise, it was an ordinary night game between the Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The eventual World Series champion Dodgers entered that day in first place, five games ahead of the second-place St. Louis Cardinals in the National … [Read more...] about Pirates vs. Dodgers Game Spawns First Black Manager in MLB History
Ranking the Worst Contracts in Pirates History
Like all Major League Baseball teams, the Pittsburgh Pirates have entered into their fair share of good and bad player contracts. Long-term contracts are inevitably and inherently risky for both the team and the player. With hindsight being 20/20, here’s one man’s opinion on the five worst contracts in Pirates history. This will include both free agent contracts and contract … [Read more...] about Ranking the Worst Contracts in Pirates History
Pirates Designate Shortstop Alika Williams for Assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that shortstop Alika Williams was designated for assignment on Monday. The move was necessitated by the official signing of pitcher Tim Mayza, who agreed to terms on January 27. The Pirates must now try to work out a trade or simply lose Williams on a waiver claim. We have signed LHP Tim Mayza to a one-year contract for the 2025 season. [image … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Shortstop Alika Williams for Assignment