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: 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,...

Dunedin Snapshots: Blue Jays Shortstop Bo Bichette

By: Brian Frank Bo Bichette's 2024 season did not live up to his own lofty standards. The two-time American League hits leader's numbers...

Dunedin Snapshots: Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Bowden Francis

By: Brian Frank Bowden Francis established himself as an important part of the Blue Jays rotation during an incredible final two months...

Dunedin Snapshots: Blue Jays Slugger Davis Schneider

By: Brian Frank Davis Schneider is looking forward to having a big season for the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old slugger broke onto the...

Dunedin Snapshots: Blue Jays Third Baseman Ernie Clement

By: Brian Frank Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement, a Rochester, New York native, grew up a huge fan of the Buffalo Bills. “Me and all...

Dunedin Snapshots: Will Robertson

By: Brian Frank Will Robertson had a standout season for the Bisons in 2024. After homering in his first game with the Herd he never...

Conversations with the Herd: Jeff Manto

By: Brian Frank It may surprise many Buffalo baseball fans to learn that Jeff Manto, one of the greatest sluggers in Bisons history,...

Conversations with the Herd: Blue Jays First-Base Coach Mark Budzinski

By: Brian Frank Blue Jays first-base coach Mark Budzinski starred on some of the great Bisons’ teams of the late 1990s and early 2000s....

Conversations with the Herd: Casey Candaele

By: Brian Frank Casey Candaele’s ties to Buffalo run deep. Candaele played in 270 regular season games for the Herd from 1995 to 1997 and...

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Herd Chronicles' Brian Frank joins the Power Alley Podcast

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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: Bruce Tanner

Dunedin Snapshots: Hayden Juenger

Dunedin Snapshots: Blue Jays Shortstop Bo Bichette

Dunedin Snapshots: Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Bowden Francis

Dunedin Snapshots: Blue Jays Slugger Davis Schneider

Dunedin Snapshots: Blue Jays Third Baseman Ernie Clement

Dunedin Snapshots: Will Robertson

Conversations with the Herd: Jeff Manto

Conversations with the Herd: Blue Jays First-Base Coach Mark Budzinski

Conversations with the Herd: Casey Candaele

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: Bruce Tanner

Dunedin Snapshots: Hayden Juenger

Dunedin Snapshots: Blue Jays Shortstop Bo Bichette

Dunedin Snapshots: Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Bowden Francis

Dunedin Snapshots: Blue Jays Slugger Davis Schneider

Dunedin Snapshots: Blue Jays Third Baseman Ernie Clement

Dunedin Snapshots: Will Robertson

Conversations with the Herd: Jeff Manto

Conversations with the Herd: Blue Jays First-Base Coach Mark Budzinski

Conversations with the Herd: Casey Candaele

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