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Don Kelly reflects on a light‑hearted anecdote with former manager Jim Leyland, tracing his journey from a six‑year‑old fan to the Pirates’ manager aiming for a playoff berth in his first full season.
From a pitcher’s disastrous debut to historic hitting streaks, the baseball calendar between July 12 and 18 is littered with moments that still spark debate among fans and scholars.
Phil Garner, a fixture in Major League Baseball for more than four decades, passed away on April 11, 2026, after a two‑year battle with pancreatic cancer. Known for his iron‑clad work ethic and distinctive mustache, he contributed as a player, coach, manager and front‑office executive.