Category Archives: Pittsburgh Pirates

Funny Photo: St. Louis Cardinals Pujols Crushes Pirates – Literally

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Dean

Somehow you knew St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was looking forward to Friday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, here are the amazing facts: 1) he was facing the National League team against which … Continue reading →

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Opening Day: New Cubs Manager Mike Quade Not Recognized on El Train Ride to Wrigley Field

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Dean

Friday morning new Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade boarded Chicago’s Red Line heading for the Addison stop for his full-season debut as the Cubs manager. As a native North Sider, Quade has taken the El hundreds of times, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Jim Leyland Manages 3000th Game

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Dean

Congratulations to Jim Leyland who became just the 18th manager to work 3000 games Sunday night, as his Detroit Tigers swept the Chicago White Sox at US Cellular Field 9-7 in 11 innings. Leyland’s first big league managerial job was … Continue reading →

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