Orphan Morning Links

Orphan Toto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NCxVaawekk

Toto was formed in Los Angeles in 1977. They have sold over 40 million albums. Between 1978 and 1987 they had a number of singles chart on the Hot 100 including a number 1 and a number 2. According to Wikipedia, “Toto combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz.”

1 MLB Transactions

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2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/pittsburgh_pirates/

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

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5 2024 Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 Green Weenie

4/18 Through 1954: Friendl-ly Opener; Lights On; Greenberg Gardens; Ralph's 1st; Forbes Named; Duel; Twin Opener; HBD Ron, Steve, Larry, Bob, Jacks & Fred

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/04/418-through-1954-friendl-ly-opener.html

7 Rumbunter

Could this change in approach help Alika Williams breakout?

https://rumbunter.com/posts/could-this-change-in-approach-help-alika-williams-breakout-01hvjs06aq3q

8 CBS Sports

Jackson Holliday has struggled in MLB debut so far, but here are three reasons to believe in Orioles prospect < b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/jackson-holliday-has-struggled-in-mlb-debut-so-far-but-here-are-three-reasons-to-believe-in-orioles-prospect/

9 Fangraphs

How Many Times Have MLB Players Heard “Centerfield” by John Fogerty?

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/how-many-times-have-mlb-players-heard-centerfield-by-john-fogerty/

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Goin’ Home Morning Links

Goin’ Home Toto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du7RHksJpH4

Toto was formed in Los Angeles in 1977. They have sold over 40 million albums. Between 1978 and 1987 they had a number of singles chart on the Hot 100 including a number 1 and a number 2. According to Wikipedia, “Toto combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz.”

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 2024 Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 Green Weenie

4/17 Through the 1950s: Roberto's Debut & Rumor Mill; Pelly Pirate; Hans, Russ Sign; Game Tales - Hank's 1st, Gems & Duels, Wrigley & Openers; HBD Bob

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/04/417-through-1950s-robertos-debut-rumor.html

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Why it’s way too early to give up on the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates

https://rumbunter.com/posts/why-it-s-way-too-early-to-give-up-on-the-2024-pittsburgh-pirates-01hvn21ncds3

8 CBS Sports

Is Mike Trout elite again? Two things Angels star has changed in 2024 and one thing that remains the same < b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/is-mike-trout-elite-again-two-things-angels-star-has-changed-in-2024-and-one-thing-that-remains-the-same/

9 Fangraphs

The Dodgers Outfield Has Been Very, Very Bad to Start the Season

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-dodgers-outfield-has-been-very-very-bad-to-start-the-season/

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I'll Be Over You Morning Links

I'll Be Over You Toto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eUGbIqpzAQ

Toto was formed in Los Angeles in 1977. They have sold over 40 million albums. Between 1978 and 1987 they had a number of singles chart on the Hot 100 including a number 1 and a number 2. According to Wikipedia, “Toto combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz.”

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 2024 Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 Green Weenie

4/16: Browne-Bowman; Mr. Swat Debut; Game Tales - Orlando & Jay Grannies, Jose's 14Ks, Roberto Redemption, Barnburning, Dazzy Start, Sneak DP, Openers; HBD Bash, Keone, Babe, Big Poison & Piggy

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/04/416-browne-bowman-mr-swat-debut-game.html

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Jack Suwinski's new approach to the plate hasn't worked so far

https://rumbunter.com/posts/jack-suwinski-s-new-approach-to-the-plate-hasn-t-worked-so-far-01hvd5wq6jb8

8 CBS Sports

How many 100-loss teams will MLB see in 2024? Nationals, A's, Rockies, White Sox, Marlins threaten record < b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/how-many-100-loss-teams-will-mlb-see-in-2024-nationals-as-rockies-white-sox-marlins-threaten-record/

9 Fangraphs

Player’s View: Tales From the Minor Leagues

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/players-view-tales-from-the-minor-leagues/

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I Won’t Hold You Back Morning Links

I Won’t Hold You Back Toto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYHcj-YMBUU

Toto was formed in Los Angeles in 1977. They have sold over 40 million albums. Between 1978 and 1987 they had a number of singles chart on the Hot 100 including a number 1 and a number 2. According to Wikipedia, “Toto combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz.”

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 2024 Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 Green Weenie

4/15 Through 1964: 9 Innings, 9 DPs; Opening Days; Hank, Chief Bucco Debuts; Allies Launch; HBD Mike, Wild Bill, Chaney, King Cole, Batty & Bill

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/04/415-through-1964-9-innings-9-dps.html

7 Rumbunter

The Pittsburgh Pirates and what they need to change with their two-strike approach

https://rumbunter.com/posts/the-pittsburgh-pirates-and-what-they-need-to-change-with-their-two-strike-approach-01hvd9pfynga

8 CBS Sports

White Sox open season with worst start in franchise history: How offense, pitching have combined for failure < b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/white-sox-open-season-with-worst-start-in-franchise-history-how-offense-pitching-have-combined-for-failure/

9 Fangraphs

FanGraphs Power Rankings: April 8–14

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/fangraphs-power-rankings-april-8-14/

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Hold the Line Morning Links

Hold the Line Toto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htgr3pvBr-I

Toto was formed in Los Angeles in 1977. They have sold over 40 million albums. Between 1978 and 1987 they had a number of singles chart on the Hot 100 including a number 1 and a number 2. According to Wikipedia, “Toto combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz.”

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 2024 Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 Green Weenie

4/14 Through the 1970s: Jim Joins; Game Tales - Bunning Zippo, Alvin On, Feds Debut, Openers; Youth Served; WGN On Air; HBD Kyle, Wild Bill & George

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/04/414-through-1970s-jim-joins-game-tales.html

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Two potential Wake Forest pitching prospects who should be on the Pirates’ draft radar

https://rumbunter.com/posts/two-potential-wake-forest-pitching-prospects-who-should-be-on-the-pirates-draft-radar-01hv5g7vmg76

8 CBS Sports

Spencer Strider injury: Where Braves could turn internally, in trade with ace out for 2024 season < b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/spencer-strider-injury-where-braves-could-turn-internally-in-trade-with-ace-out-for-2024-season/

9 Fangraphs

Sunday Notes: A Baseball Lifer, Jerry Narron Has Postseason Stories To Share

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-baseball-lifer-jerry-narron-has-postseason-stories-to-share/

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Rosanna Morning Links

Rosanna Toto

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

Toto was formed in Los Angeles in 1977. They have sold over 40 million albums. Between 1978 and 1987 they had a number of singles chart on the Hot 100 including a number 1 and a number 2. According to Wikipedia, “Toto combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz.”

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 2024 Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 Green Weenie

4/13 Through 1974: Curt, Stuffy Join; Game Tales - Deac Streak, Babe 1-Hitter, Balks, Openers; HBD Ricardo, Doug, Claude, Mike & Abel

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/04/413-through-1974-curt-stuffy-join-game.html

7 Rumbunter

Could Hunter Barco get promoted to Double-A soon?

https://rumbunter.com/posts/could-hunter-barco-get-promoted-to-double-a-soon-01hv81bb9wq9

8 CBS Sports

Francisco Lindor slump: Why Mets shouldn't be too concerned about star shortstop's early struggles< b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/francisco-lindor-slump-why-mets-shouldnt-be-too-concerned-about-star-shortstops-early-struggles/

9 Fangraphs

A Trio of White Sox Injuries Has Made a Bad Team Even Worse

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-trio-of-white-sox-injuries-has-made-a-bad-team-even-worse/

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I Love a Rainy Night Morning Links

I Love a Rainy Night Eddie Rabbitt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWoL65SexB4

Eddie Rabbit is often classified as country artist but was great crossover artist with many of songs appearing on the Country, Hot 100, and Adult Contemporary charts. He had a song that went number 1 on all three charts. He also wrote song such as hits such as "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley in 1970 and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap in 1974.

1 MLB Transactions

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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 2024 Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 Green Weenie

4/12 Through the 1950s: Page Signs; Waners Pair Up; Opening Onslaught; Ike Veto'ed; RIP Cannonball; HBD Tommie, Woodie; Bob, Moose, Joe, Bill & Vic

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/04/412-through-1950s-page-signs-waners.html

7 Rumbunter

Who should take over the 9th inning for now for the Pirates?

https://rumbunter.com/posts/who-should-take-over-the-9th-inning-for-now-for-the-pirates-01hv2e6cv0st

8 CBS Sports

Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, April 12 < b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/oneil-cruzs-bat-and-jared-jones-ascendance-highlight-four-reasons-why-the-pirates-are-impressing-early/

9 Fangraphs

The Pirates’ Hot Start Has Boosted Their NL Central Chances

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/five-things-i-liked-or-didnt-like-this-week-april-12/

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