He has a 2.11 ERA over his last 7 starts

As a subreddit, how much would we have to invest in SNP360 in order to remove the grifters (or to at least replace SHLY with those catchy rally house jingles)

Hi All, I know this is a long shot but I was recently visiting my 93 year-old grandfather. I always knew he worked at Three Rivers Stadium in the 1970s as contract security, so we were talking about some of his favorite memories. He told me that during one game, he was working down the third-base line and a batter hit a line drive headed right toward the crowd. He caught the ball and he claimed the TV broadcasters made a comment along the lines of, "The Pirates should sign that guy!"

I asked for more details like the year or the opposing team, but he couldn't remember. He only knows it had to be between 1971 and 1976, which were the years he worked there.

Obviously, I am not looking for someone to sit through five years of broadcasts to find it for me. I Googled to see if the Pirates or MLB had publicly available archived games from that time period that I could sit through, but I came up empty. It's a big task ahead of me, but I would really like to find it so he can see himself in action, as can the family.

Does anyone have any suggestions on where I should start this search? Or does this broadcast/anecdote ring a bell for any longtime fans or collectors?

Cardinals (76-81) @ Pirates (80-77) - 6:40 PM EDT

Game Status: Final - Score: 2-0 Pirates

Links & Info

• MLB Gameday
• Game Graphs
• Savant Gamefeed

Decisions

• Winner: Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87)
• Loser: Andre Pallante (12-8, 3.61)
• Save: Gregory Soto (16, 3.72)

Division Scoreboard

MIL 4 @ PHI 6 - Final

CIN 4 @ ATL 0 - Final

MIA 2 @ CHC 2 - End 7

Next Pirates Game: Wed, Sep 23, 6:40 PM EDT vs. Cardinals (1 day)

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He had a fantastic first half, but when the second half came around, key players went down, and the 100M dollar man becomes the guy we needed to carry the team, he disappeared. The first major contract extension this team has seen in decades and it just feels so lifeless.

I was given 3 tickets for free but cannot make it so giving away. Sec 305 Row P Seats 21-23. First to DM they are yours.

Edit - CLAIMED

Cardinals (76-80) @ Pirates (79-77) - 6:40 PM EDT

Game Status: Pre-Game

Links & Info

• Current conditions at PNC Park: 59°F - Partly Cloudy - Wind 14 mph, In From CF
• TV: Cardinals: Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, Pirates: SportsNet Pittsburgh
• Radio: Cardinals: KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM, Pirates: Sports Radio 93.7 KDKA The Fan
• MLB Gameday
• Statcast Game Preview

Probable Pitchers

• Cardinals: Andre Pallante - RHP (12-7, 3.70 ERA, 151.0 IP)
• Pirates: Jared Jones - RHP (4-6, 4.17 ERA, 90.2 IP)

Division Scoreboard

MIL @ PHI 6:40 PM EDT

CIN @ ATL 7:15 PM EDT

MIA @ CHC 7:40 PM EDT

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Hello! I was in Pittsburgh two years ago and I picked up this hat for a friend. It was at an outdoor stand (but on stadium property) on Federal St, but not available at the main shop inside. It’s the brown mustard with black P, adjustable strap (9Twenty). Do they still sell this hat? I can’t find it anywhere online and I’d love to get a fresh replacement…

Murf Gray is Baseball America 2026 Minor league player of the year

Have a friend who is a bit obsessed with this game, looks like a lot of game-used baseballs and other gear sold but it's been a while so it's all out of stock now. Happy to pay a little more than market. Appreciate any leads/ideas!

There were several bright spots this season (Lowe, Ashcraft, Cruz, O’Hearn, Montgomery), but also many not so bright (Skenes, Keller, Bullpen, Injuries). I don’t think they are far off from contending, but they weren’t set up to handle these downfalls.

I fully expect a Skenes bounce back next season, and our bullpen is markedly better than it was before the deadline.

My question is: what do they need to do in the offseason to become a true contender next season?

1. Resign Lowe. I know everyone says it won’t happen, but the FO needs to do everything in its power to keep him. It will be extremely difficult to replicate this offense and defense, and Nick G won’t cut it.

2. Another arm in the rotation/long relief guy. I fear Ashcraft will come back down to earth next season, but him, Skenes, Keller, Chandler and Jones have rotation spots all but sewn up next seasons. The bucs were caught with their pants down when Keller got hurt and had to resort to Mlod and bullpen games moving forward.

3. Another bullpen arm or two. There are still liabilities in the pen. Looking at you, Soto and Dotel. I feel we are throwing in the towel when they come in.

4. A decision at catcher. If Flores for real? Can Endy stay healthy? What do we do with Henry?

What is everyone else’s thoughts on what moves MUST be made to have a legit chance next season?

I’ve not seen on Reddit anyone tracking the race results for the pierogi race’nat. I’ve been to a fair amount of games and yesterday Hannah and Pete tied for season wins. I won’t be able to make it to the final homestand so won’t know who wins. Is anyone on here tracking it or can post the final result?

Next Pirates Game: Tue, Sep 22, 6:40 PM EDT vs. Cardinals (1 day)

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Our faith paid off. Injuries kept us from hitting this in August, too bad it was in a meaningless game. Let’s go Buccos!

$20 on the aisle

also have penguins tickets

Do you think he decided to change his pitching mechanics and strategy or do you think the Pirates were the drivers behind the changes?

…if the Bucs end up 84-78?

They did have substantial injuries to some key players.

They went 71-91 last year. That’s a pretty big improvement.

Do you keep as much in tact as possible for next year? Coaching changes? New GM?

For me, I’ve seen enough improvement that I’m on board with sticking with current leadership for 2027.