Sunday, April 14, 2013
A column by the Rev. Dai Morgan.
By the Rev. Dai Morgan The 2013 Major League Baseball season is now in its second full week. The Pirates are off to a losing start. But, not to worry, as of this writing their record is better than it was last year at this time. And remember, last year at the All Star break the Pirates were in first place (we’ll just forget the last ten weeks of the season). So, who knows, maybe this will be a happy year at the ballpark? I’ll be there—many times, this season. In fact, on the day that this blog is released, I intend to be at PNC Park, watching the game. At PNC Park, you’ll notice that along the edge of the balcony-level, that arches around the grandstands, are displayed the names and jersey numbers of star players who have had their numbers…
Friday, January 18, 2013
Boyce Park will begin accepting league and picnic game applications on Feb. 6.
The Allegheny County Parks Department will accept applications for ballfield permits from organized baseball, softball and soccer leagues at Boyce Park in Plum Borough from Wednesday, Feb. 6 through Wednesday, Feb. 13. Applications must be filed in person by team representatives at the park offices, 675 Old Frankstown Rd. A certificate of insurance is required with an application for a league permit. Applications for fields at other county parks must be filed at those park offices. Individuals interested in scheduling picnic games may choose from the remaining dates beginning on Thursday, March 7, when the general release of open ballfield dates will begin. Applications for these games must also be filed in person at the park offices where…
Sunday, July 29, 2012
A column by a local pastor.
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
By Ben Black, Pastor of Forest Hills Presbyterian Church I sat on my couch October 14, 1992 huddled with my dad as we watched in awe as the Pirates were rushing past the Braves in game seven of the NLCS. The Pirates seemed destined to be the NL representative in the Fall Classic. The Pirates had lost some of their firepower from the year before when Bobby Bonilla left in free agency and John Smiley in a trade to the Twins—but none of that mattered as they were three outs away from shutting out the Braves in the final frame of the final game in the series 2-0. Then it happened. Disaster struck. Doug Drabek toed the rubber to start the ninth after pitching eight beautiful innings of shutout ball. The first batter was Terry Pendleton. …
Thursday, April 12, 2012
This new partnership with New York Yankees first baseman will offer exclusive benefits to young athletes and little league coaches in 850+ Patch communities, including Peters Township.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Patch, AOL’s leading platform of over 850 hyperlocal news, information and engagement sites, has appointed Mark Teixeira, four-time Gold Glove winner, as the Commissioner of Patch Baseball. The two-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner will interact with Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch users by regularly responding to questions, sharing baseball tips and posting exclusive videos. Teixeira will also offer young athletes advice on how to stay in shape and why healthful eating is so important for optimal performance. “I live in a Patch town now and I keep tabs on my original hometown via the Patch site there, so I’ve seen the ways that Patch supports its communities,” said Teixeira. “I’m excited to be a part of that by …
Friday, March 2, 2012
Find out how you can get involved.
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Friday, March 2, 2012
Swissvale Youth Baseball Association is in its 61st year and will be having signups for T-ball to Pony league at the Swissvale Borough Building this Saturday and Sunday. Signups are on both days from noon to 2 p.m. Parents or guardians are also encouraged to come out and volunteer their time to help.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Here's how to get involved!
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Interested in getting the kids involved in local baseball? Check out the flier for details!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Some sports are religions in their own right.
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
By Rebecca Hickok, Pastor of Waverly Presbyterian Church “I believe in the Church of Baseball. I've tried all the major religions, and most of the minor ones. I've worshipped Buddha, Allah, Brahma, Vishnu, Siva, trees, mushrooms, and Isadora Duncan. I know things. For instance, there are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I heard that, I gave Jesus a chance. But it just didn't work out between us. The Lord laid too much guilt on me. I prefer metaphysics to theology. You see, there's no guilt in baseball, and it's never boring." Those are Annie Savoy’s opening words in “Bull Durham” and truer words were never spoken, especially if you happened to be watching Game Six of this year’s World Series …
Thursday, April 7, 2011
This dedicated Pirates fan has attended every Pirates opener since 1958 - and he's always eager to talk baseball.
John Wray is one of Pittsburgh’s most dedicated baseball fans and today, he’ll be at the Pirates home opener—for the 54th consecutive year. Wray was born in Wilkinsburg in 1951 before moving to the Regent Square home he still lives in today at the age of 5. One year later, he attended opening day of the 1958 season at Forbes Field. He hasn’t missed an opener since. “It’s an event for me now,” Wray said. “I get really excited at games. It really makes it a fun occasion.” Wray’s status as a lifelong Pirates fan was cemented in his early teenage years when his older sister became friendly with Roberto Clemente after a chance meeting outside of Forbes Field. Before long, Wray found himself with a future Hall of Fame player in his living room—…
crystal shaffer
1:48 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Wonderful column even though I am not a big baseball fan like you. Iam though a hockey fan Pittsburgh penguins and I know how it feels when they loose.Two years ago a lost a friend to suicide and e every day I miss her but her family made a Facebook memorial wall where we can write our feeling on it. I vist it often. Keep up the great articles God Bless. more ›