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.

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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: Blue Jays Catcher Tyler Heineman

By: Brian Frank Tyler Heineman grew up in Los Angeles, where he pitched and played second base and shortstop. In tenth grade, he...

Conversations with the Herd: Orelvis Martinez

By: Brian Frank Orelvis Martinez is used to being the young guy on a team. He’s been one of the youngest players at every level of the...

Bichette Completes Rehab Stint with Bisons

By: Brian Frank Bo Bichette confirmed in his postgame press conference that his time rehabbing his right knee in Buffalo was over. After...

Bichette Happy with First Rehab Game with Bisons

By: Brian Frank Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette returned to Sahlen Field on an injury rehabilitation assignment on Wednesday, as the Herd...

Reliving the Remarkable Major League debut of former Bisons' slugger, Davis Schneider

By: Brian Frank Davis Schneider had one of the most extraordinary debut series in major league baseball history, setting multiple records...

Conversations with the Herd: Brandon Eisert

By: Brian Frank Brandon Eisert’s path to Sahlen Field began in the Pacific Northwest, where he starred at Aloha High School in Oregon. He...

Conversations with the Herd: Blue Jays Utilityman Cavan Biggio

By: Brian Frank Like many current Blue Jays, Cavan Biggio played in downtown Buffalo as both a minor leaguer and a major leaguer. Biggio...

Parade of Legends Photo Gallery

By: Brian Frank The Baseball Hall of Fame held its annual Parade of Legends on Saturday, July 21. 2023, on the eve of the induction of...

Conversations with the Herd: Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo

By: Brian Frank Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo starred for the Bisons as a player in 1995, 1997, and 1998, and managed the...

Conversations with the Herd: Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette

By: Brian Frank All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette has played 62 career games at Buffalo’s Sahlen Field – 27 as a minor leaguer and 35 as a...

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Herd Chronicles' Brian Frank joins the Power Alley Podcast

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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

Herd Chronicles' Brian Frank joins the Power Alley Podcast

HERD CHRONICLES

IN THE
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Our First Blog Post!

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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

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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

​

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

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MEDIA