The Herd Chronicles

Who's Behind The Blog

Brian Frank is a lifelong baseball fan, who grew up going to Bisons games at The Rockpile.

Brian is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), and is currently writing a book on the early history of the Bisons.

ARTICLES:
Opening Day at Tiger Stadium & Game Six of ALCS.
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Millers win second consecutive AA Championship, and Clutch homers by Hatcher and Smalley lead Twins.
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Two stories about great pitching performances by Lefty Grove.
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Three stories featuring Jim Palmer, Tippy Martinez, and Dave McNally.
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Two stories about great games Robinson played in the 1952 and 1956 World Series.
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Blue Jays comeback in Game 4 of the 1993 World Series, 1950 game at Ebbets Field, and 1923 Tigers game.
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Joe DiMaggio hit three home runs in a game, Sept. 10, 1950.
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Seasons of Buffalo Baseball Front Cover.

Assistant Editor and contributed articles on Billy Milligan, Ray Schalk, Terry Collins, Jeff Manto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and 2010-2019 season summaries.
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Three different stories, including two about the Blue Jays and one about the Pirates.

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Three different stories on significant games Buffalo's Federal League team played in.

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Jimmy Collins' Grand Slam Helps Beaneaters Score Six Runs in Ninth to Beat Phillies

Beaneaters vs. Phillies

Sept. 29, 1898

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Carl Mays Outduels Hippo Vaughn in Game Three of the World Series

Red Sox vs. Cubs

September 7, 1918

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George Brett's "Best Game"

Royals vs. Blue Jays

October 11, 1985

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Don Zimmer's Game-Winning Hit in 14th Overcomes Dominant Performance by Sandy Koufax

Cubs vs. Dodgers

May 28, 1960

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Kevin McReynolds' Grand Slam in Ninth Beats Cubs

Mets vs. Cubs

August 11, 1988

Conversations with the Herd: Ryan Long

By: Brian Frank Bisons hitting coach Ryan Long has spent his life around baseball, first as a player and now as a coach. Long grew up in...

Daulton Varsho Rehabs with the Herd

By: Brian Frank Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho joined the Bisons this week for a rehabilitation assignment following right rotator...

Chatting with the Herd, Episode 3: Pillar, Roden, Long

By: Brian Frank The newest episode of the "Chatting with the Herd" podcast is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Episode 3...

Conversations with the Herd: Michael Stefanic

By: Brian Frank Bisons manager Casey Candaele is delighted with what Michael Stefanic has brought to the Bisons this season. Stefanic...

Chatting with the Herd, Episode 2: Clement, Stafanic, Lantigua

By Brian Frank Our new podcast "Chatting with the Herd" is now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Episode two features interviews with Blue...

Conversations with the Herd: Paxton Schultz

By: Brian Frank Paxton Schultz grew up a big fan of the father of the biggest star in his current organization. “I grew up an Angels fan...

Chatting with the Herd, Episode 1: Berroa, Schultz, and Baker

By: Brian Frank Our new podcast "Chatting with the Herd" is now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Episode one features interviews with...

Pirates Play Bisons Before First World Series

By: Brian Frank It was not uncommon for the Bisons to play exhibition games against major-league teams in the early years of the...

Conversations with the Herd: Bruce Tanner

By: Brian Frank Bruce Tanner loved his time in Buffalo – whether it was taking the mound at The Rockpile back in the mid-80s, or more...

Dunedin Snapshots: Hayden Juenger

By: Brian Frank Hayden Juenger made his Triple-A debut in 2022 at the age of 21. Since then, he’s pitched in 126 games for the Bisons,...

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Herd Chronicles' Brian Frank joins the Power Alley Podcast

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The Seasons of

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100 Seasons of Buffalo Baseball

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Joe Overfield: 100 years!

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Who's Behind The Blog

Books Brian Has Contributed to:

ARTICLES:
Opening Day at Tiger Stadium & Game Six of ALCS.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Millers win second consecutive AA Championship, and Clutch homers by Hatcher and Smalley lead Twins.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Two stories about great pitching performances by Lefty Grove.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Three stories featuring Jim Palmer, Tippy Martinez, and Dave McNally.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Two stories about great games Robinson played in the 1952 and 1956 World Series.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Blue Jays comeback in Game 4 of the 1993 World Series, 1950 game at Ebbets Field, and 1923 Tigers game.
Read More.

ARTICLE:
Joe DiMaggio hit three home runs in a game, Sept. 10, 1950.
Read More.

Assistant Editor and contributed articles on Billy Milligan, Ray Schalk, Terry Collins, Jeff Manto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and 2010-2019 season summaries.
Read More

ARTICLES:

Three different stories, including two about the Blue Jays and one about the Pirates.

Read More

ARTICLES:

Three different stories on significant games Buffalo's Federal League team played in.

Read More

ARTICLE:

Jimmy Collins' Grand Slam Helps Beaneaters Score Six Runs in Ninth to Beat Phillies

Beaneaters vs. Phillies

Sept. 29, 1898

Read More

Conversations with the Herd: Ryan Long

Daulton Varsho Rehabs with the Herd

Chatting with the Herd, Episode 3: Pillar, Roden, Long

Conversations with the Herd: Michael Stefanic

Chatting with the Herd, Episode 2: Clement, Stafanic, Lantigua

Conversations with the Herd: Paxton Schultz

Chatting with the Herd, Episode 1: Berroa, Schultz, and Baker

Pirates Play Bisons Before First World Series

Conversations with the Herd: Bruce Tanner

Dunedin Snapshots: Hayden Juenger

Herd Chronicles' Brian Frank joins the Power Alley Podcast

HERD CHRONICLES

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Our First Blog Post!

Follow Us @HERDchronicles

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Who's Behind The Blog

Books Brian Has Contributed to:

ARTICLES: Opening Day at Tiger Stadium & Game Six of ALCS. Read More.

ARTICLES: Millers win second consecutive AA Championship, and Clutch homers by Hatcher and Smalley lead Twins. Read More.

ARTICLES: Two stories about great pitching performances by Lefty Grove. Read More.

ARTICLES: Three stories featuring Jim Palmer, Tippy Martinez, and Dave McNally. Read More.

ARTICLES: Two stories about great games Robinson played in the 1952 and 1956 World Series. Read More.

ARTICLES: Blue Jays comeback in Game 4 of the 1993 World Series, 1950 game at Ebbets Field, and 1923 Tigers game. Read More.

ARTICLE: Joe DiMaggio hit three home runs in a game, Sept. 10, 1950. Read More.

Assistant Editor and contributed articles on Billy Milligan, Ray Schalk, Terry Collins, Jeff Manto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and 2010-2019 season summaries. Read More

ARTICLES:

Three different stories, including two about the Blue Jays and one about the Pirates.

Read More

​

ARTICLES:

Three different stories on significant games Buffalo's Federal League team played in.

Read More

​

ARTICLE:

Jimmy Collins' Grand Slam Helps Beaneaters Score Six Runs in Ninth to Beat Phillies

Beaneaters vs. Phillies

Sept. 29, 1898

Read More

​

Conversations with the Herd: Ryan Long

Daulton Varsho Rehabs with the Herd

Chatting with the Herd, Episode 3: Pillar, Roden, Long

Conversations with the Herd: Michael Stefanic

Chatting with the Herd, Episode 2: Clement, Stafanic, Lantigua

Conversations with the Herd: Paxton Schultz

Chatting with the Herd, Episode 1: Berroa, Schultz, and Baker

Pirates Play Bisons Before First World Series

Conversations with the Herd: Bruce Tanner

Dunedin Snapshots: Hayden Juenger

Herd Chronicles' Brian Frank joins the Power Alley Podcast

HERD CHRONICLES

IN THE MEDIA

Our First Blog Post!

Follow Us @HERDchronicles

Search site

ARTICLES:
Opening Day at Tiger Stadium & Game Six of ALCS.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Millers win second consecutive AA Championship, and Clutch homers by Hatcher and Smalley lead Twins.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Two stories about great pitching performances by Lefty Grove.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Three stories featuring Jim Palmer, Tippy Martinez, and Dave McNally.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Two stories about great games Robinson played in the 1952 and 1956 World Series.
Read More.

ARTICLES:
Blue Jays comeback in Game 4 of the 1993 World Series, 1950 game at Ebbets Field, and 1923 Tigers game.
Read More.

ARTICLE:
Joe DiMaggio hit three home runs in a game, Sept. 10, 1950.
Read More.

Assistant Editor and contributed articles on Billy Milligan, Ray Schalk, Terry Collins, Jeff Manto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and 2010-2019 season summaries.
Read More

IN THE
MEDIA