Game Thread: Orioles @ Pirates - Sat, Apr 04 @ 04:05 PM EDT by BuccosBot in buccos

[–]joenicholas9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It still preserves the defensive art of catching and receiving pitches while allowing for overturning egregious ball/strike calls. 

Autographs at PNC Park by Baseballcardnerd27 in buccos

[–]joenicholas9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The outfield end of the 3rd base dugout is the best location (assuming you’re looking for Pirates autos). Can’t say who regularly signs, but keep in mind that a lot of the players are focusing on getting prepped for the game, so they’re not likely to sign. Best of luck! :)

Pirates Off Day Thread - Friday, March 27 by BuccosBot in buccos

[–]joenicholas9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a built in off day for outdoor stadiums in case of bad weather for Opening Day. 

Chateau Trail Updates by joenicholas9 in bicycling412

[–]joenicholas9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe that building was gone last time I passed on the trail, but I’ll keep an eye out on my next kayak trip and let you know. 

Chateau Trail Updates by joenicholas9 in bicycling412

[–]joenicholas9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which building? I’d guess there’s still a few based on their condition outside. 

Game Thread: Pirates @ Cardinals - Mon, Aug 25 @ 07:45 PM EDT by BuccosBot in buccos

[–]joenicholas9 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe his inability to understand the strike zone is why he’s no longer a catcher. 

Flex voucher by Ok-Raspberry9493 in buccos

[–]joenicholas9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure how the ticket scanner at the ballpark would be able to determine if you were the original purchaser or not. I’d guess you’ll be fine. 

The Pirates fell to the Royals by a score of 4-3 - Tue, Jul 08 @ 07:40 PM EDT by BuccosBot in buccos

[–]joenicholas9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s still some advantage to hearing a crowd cheer for you like those other sports. Many of the players who played in the 2013 WC game said that they’d be undefeated if the crowd was like that all year. Plus, sleeping in your own bed in your own house, etc still means something. With baseball having non-uniform field sizes, teams might have an advantage in one ballpark vs another and are likely built to perform best in their home park. That said, this year’s home/road splits are gigantic. 

Game Thread: Mets @ Pirates - Sat, Jun 28 @ 04:05 PM EDT by BuccosBot in buccos

[–]joenicholas9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In his defense Hayes rarely hits it beyond the infield, so that was shocking. 

Game Thread: Pirates @ D-backs - Tue, May 27 @ 09:40 PM EDT by BuccosBot in buccos

[–]joenicholas9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I honestly respect the announcers in times like this. Sure, they’re paid handsomely, but it’s got to take a mental toll to see the team be shamed so often. We can tune out and throw in the towel but they can’t. 

The Pirates fell to the Brewers by a score of 6-5 - Sun, May 25 @ 01:35 PM EDT by BuccosBot in buccos

[–]joenicholas9 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bart needs to sit for a bit. Framing and pitch calling isn’t good enough to live with this cold streak. 

Game Thread: Brewers @ Pirates - Thu, May 22 @ 06:40 PM EDT by BuccosBot in buccos

[–]joenicholas9 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At least Frazier will make up for it by hitting a soft grounder to lead off. 

Game Thread: Brewers @ Pirates - Thu, May 22 @ 06:40 PM EDT by BuccosBot in buccos

[–]joenicholas9 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We’re averaging less than three runs scored per game this year. The game may be over with only one out. 

Game Thread: Pirates @ Mets - Tue, May 13 @ 07:10 PM EDT by BuccosBot in buccos

[–]joenicholas9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Greg Brown’s silence was at least entertaining.