In the pursuit of happiness, or at least a winning season, as told by Pittsburgh Pirates fan John Duffley.
Reflections through 20 games as April comes to a close. Later, I came down after getting 21'd by Chicago and stumbled into a strange-but-satisfying moment of clarity—all thanks to the M. Night Shyamalan classic 'Signs.'
Buccos forget to show up as a group of imposters allow 21 runs on 23 hits to the Chicago Cubs. An absolute stinker; this one ruined my Saturday.
The Pirates' bats are flaming hot through nine games, ranking 4th in team average and leading MLB in BABIP, en route to a 5-4 record. Starting pitching really stinks, but "Renegade" Bednar is in full bloom to begin Year Two in his hometown.
Opening weekend recap against the St. Louis Cardinals, a starting rotation in shambles, and why the winds of change have officially arrived following a historic contract for Ke'Bryan Hayes.