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Retired glove doctor & underskilled bullpen catcher. This is a personal (at times sarcastic) area to post re friends & family.

[RJB+3 @RJBplusTHREE]

@BBGreatMoments One of the many years that the @Pirates finished below .500. At least they took two from Philly on the final day.

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

#RAISEIT🏴‍☠️

[Maryland A Conference Baseball Report @MD_A_Baseball]

Your 2026 All MIAA A Pitching Staff = Great Year on the Bump from these Young Men

[Big 26 Baseball Classic® @Big26Baseball]

Registration for the 2026 Big 26 Buddy Program is now open at https://t.co/3t5UVxwjxh. Open to individuals ages 5-21 w/ physical and developmental challenges.

We can't wait to welcome new and returning faces!

[Delaware Baseball @DelawareBASE]

When you end your Senior Night start with a huge strikeout! 🗣️

[Delaware Baseball @DelawareBASE]

Marose matches his career high with 7 IP, ending it with an emphatic strikeout! 👏

[Delaware Baseball @DelawareBASE]

Gotta love a Thursday night dub! 😃

📰: https://t.co/NnHfxZqje8

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....

In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.

Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.

My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.

19 consecutive losing seasons.

2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.

After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.

"My mom wants to talk to you."

We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.

She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.

Roberto Jr. translated.

"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."

She was staring right at me.

Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."

Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."

I said, "I hope I can keep it too."

I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.

The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.

On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.

And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.

The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.

Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.

@Pirates

[Maryland A Conference Baseball Report @MD_A_Baseball]

MIAA A Playoff Game Player of the Game is Luke Springer of Loyola with a Monster Grand Slam in the 7th for a Victory @baltimoresun
@BaltimoreBanner

[Will Kelly @WillK_17]

Dons Roll!!! 1-2 HR, 2R, 1 RBI, 2BB. Robbed a 3R HR going over the fence to bring it back to keep us ahead in the 4th inning. @BaseballDons @arobb42 @TheYardWolfpack @FlatgroundBats @Flatgroundglove

[Salisbury Athletics @SUSeaGulls]

BSB: CNU 7, No. 7 @SalisburyBB 6 (B8)

🚨DINGER ALERT🚨 Trent Waire ain't heard no bell!

#GoGulls | #d3baseball

[Delaware Baseball @DelawareBASE]

Great way to finish a great weekend at Hannah Stadium! 👏

📰: https://t.co/HKNktA2mjG

[NHL @NHL]

100 FOR SID 🔥

With tonight's victory, Sidney Crosby has his 100th career #StanleyCup Playoff win with the @penguins!

What a milestone for the captain! 🐧

[Delaware Baseball @DelawareBASE]

Sunday starters 🫡

📺: https://t.co/hxY9VQrwyE
📊: https://t.co/BokRXzeVSM

[Bob Pompeani @KDPomp]

If ever there was someone born to be an offensive lineman and specifically a #Steelers lineman Gennings Dunker is that man

[Delaware Baseball @DelawareBASE]

Great day on the mound for Andrew Callaway and Ryan McLaughlin! 👏

📰: https://t.co/hX3DhskAAJ

[Delaware Baseball @DelawareBASE]

Friday night dub 😤

[US ELITE MID ATLANTIC BASEBALL @maryland_us]

US Elite is looking for a qualified individual that shares our values to lead our incoming 2032 team. Please contact @goudycoach or @Bpierce44 if interested in hearing more about what US Elite Baseball has to offer.

[Delaware Baseball @DelawareBASE]

E1 | Delaware 0, St. Joe's 0

Scoreless first inning for DB on the mound 🔥

[Delaware Baseball @DelawareBASE]

Wednesday starters 🫡