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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

Bieber Continues to Shine with Herd

By: Brian Frank Shane Bieber breezed through his third rehab start with the Bisons on Friday night He fired seven shutout innings,...

Springer Rehabs and Yesavage Debuts in Bisons Win

By: Brian Frank It was a big night at Sahlen Field on Thursday, as four-time American League All-Star George Springer and Toronto's...

Conversations with the Herd: RJ Schreck

By: Brian Frank Bisons outfielder RJ Schreck grew up in Los Angeles, California. After starring at Harvard-West Lake High School, he was...

Conversations with the Herd: LG Twins Pitcher Anders Tolhurst

By: Brian Frank Anders Tolhurst is taking his talents overseas. The Southern California native, who spent most of this season in the...

Bieber Solid in Buffalo Start

By: Brian Frank Shane Bieber took the mound for the Bisons on Sunday afternoon for his first start in the Blue Jays’ organization. The...

Cooperstown Class Has Buffalo Connections

By: Brian Frank As the saying goes, there’s always a Buffalo connection. This past weekend's Hall of Fame class, comprised of CC...

Conversations with the Herd: Blue Jays Reliever Braydon Fisher

By: Brian Frank Braydon Fisher has emerged as a major contributor out of the Blue Jays’ bullpen this season. The 24-year-old Texas...

Blue Jays Winning with Help from Recent Bisons

By: Brian Frank The Blue Jays are the hottest team in baseball, currently sitting atop the American League East, three games ahead of the...

Conversations with the Herd: Miami Marlins infielder Otto López

By: Brian Frank Otto López is in his second full season as a big leaguer. López made his major-league debut with Blue Jays in 2021. He...

Conversations with the Herd: Seattle Mariners Reliever Trent Thornton

By: Brian Frank Seattle Mariners reliever Trent Thornton grew up in a family with a long football tradition. His father played...

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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

Bieber Continues to Shine with Herd

Springer Rehabs and Yesavage Debuts in Bisons Win

Conversations with the Herd: RJ Schreck

Conversations with the Herd: LG Twins Pitcher Anders Tolhurst

Bieber Solid in Buffalo Start

Cooperstown Class Has Buffalo Connections

Conversations with the Herd: Blue Jays Reliever Braydon Fisher

Blue Jays Winning with Help from Recent Bisons

Conversations with the Herd: Miami Marlins infielder Otto López

Conversations with the Herd: Seattle Mariners Reliever Trent Thornton

Herd Chronicles' Brian Frank joins the Power Alley Podcast

HERD CHRONICLES

IN THE
MEDIA

Our First Blog Post!

Follow Us @HERDchronicles

Search site

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

​

Bieber Continues to Shine with Herd

Springer Rehabs and Yesavage Debuts in Bisons Win

Conversations with the Herd: RJ Schreck

Conversations with the Herd: LG Twins Pitcher Anders Tolhurst

Bieber Solid in Buffalo Start

Cooperstown Class Has Buffalo Connections

Conversations with the Herd: Blue Jays Reliever Braydon Fisher

Blue Jays Winning with Help from Recent Bisons

Conversations with the Herd: Miami Marlins infielder Otto López

Conversations with the Herd: Seattle Mariners Reliever Trent Thornton

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