Tom Smith

Tom Smith grew up in Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania. He has been a Pirates fan for a long time and his patience is wearing thin. Really thin.

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Destruction In St. Louis, Pirates Dropped 9-1, Lose Walker

It’s hard to remember ever watching a game in which the starting pitcher records no outs, gives up two bombs, and then gets tossed from the game.  Jonathan Sanchez pulled a reverse Doc Ellis if…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Lead Baseball In TOOTBLAN Differential

Baserunning has been a thorn in the Pittsburgh Pirates side for the past several years. The TOOTBLAN has been tweeted more about the Pirates baserunning than any team we’ve observed. But yesterday,…Read More

Francisco Liriano Video Highlights, Ohh.. And Jordy Mercer Too

You can see Francisco Liriano dealing (briefly) last night against the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in this video.  And some player named Jordy Mercer piling up hits. We asked Tony Sanchez what he thought…Read More

Francisco Liriano Strikes Out Eight: Why Wait?

  The Pittsburgh Pirates need starting pitching.   The Bucs have numerous candidates working their way back to Pittsburgh.  The reports were buzzing from Jim Benedict on Charlie Morton’s…Read More

Here’s Why Brandon Inge Is In Lineup Today Against Cliff Lee

The Pittsburgh Pirates attempt to take the four game series against the Philadelphia Phillies today in sunny Philadelphia.  It’s the first series of a ten game road trip that has them stopping…Read More

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The Unbelievable Truth That Is The 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have won nine of their past twelve games.  It’s hard to even fathom after…Read More

The Photoshopped Pedro Alvarez Homerun Tracker

Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Pedro Alvarez has homered four times in his last five starts.  El Toro…Read More

Pirates Getting Big Time Production From Cleanup Spot

The Pittsburgh Pirates lineup has been doing good things on offense, but nothing opens the eyes of the…Read More

Because We Can’t Write A Better Pirates – Phillies Recap We Defer To TBOH

Sometimes, it’s best to step aside and let someone else do the talking, even if it’s the…Read More

Brandon Inge: The Official Twitter Hashtag Guide

Brandon Inge made his Pittsburgh Pirates debut this evening.  The Bucs rode six solid innings from…Read More

Pirates Jeff Locke Must Not Suck

A lot of pressure is on Jeff Locke tonight.  Locke has gotten worse with each outing this season.  …Read More

Brandon Inge To Be In Pirates Lineup Tonight

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been talking about this for a few days.  It’s finally come to pass. …Read More

Pirates Pedro Alvarez Home Run Tracker Photoshop Gallery

Your one stop shop for all of the Pedro Alvarez homeruns.  El Toro added another homer last night as…Read More

Vic Black Is So Dirty

Tony Sanchez put down the sign. Vic Black did the rest. Filthy.

Tony Sanchez Hits Walkoff Bomb

Tony Sanchez was the hero tonight as the Indianapolis Indians walked off the Louisvile Bats. ‘Friend…Read More

Pirates Phillies Series Questions Answered By That Balls Outta Here

You know how much we despise the Philadelphia Phillies. And That Balls Outta Here too, but it’s…Read More

Our Annual Questions With Philadelphia Phillies Blog, That Balls Outta Here

Every year That Balls Outta Here likes to act like the big brother and beat down our Buccos.   We hate…Read More

Unless Changes Made Pittsburgh Pirates Bubble Bound To Burst

Surely you know the numbers by know.  Walks are bad.  High strand rates are not sustainable.  Leadoff…Read More

The Neal Huntington Show Recap

The Pittsburgh Pirates Senior Vice President and General Manager held his Sunday show today on 93.7 The…Read More

The King Returns: James McDonald Outpitches Paul Maholm, Pirates Win 3-1

Where have you been, James McDonald?  The Pittsburgh Pirates enigma struck out nine Atlanta Braves…Read More