Pirates Offense according with MLB Ranks:
Hits: 1st
Runs: 3rd
Avg: 2nd
OPS: 2nd
rOBA: 2nd
TB: 3rd
SB: 5th
And not one guy from that offense made the all star game. Make it make sense.
Bryan Reynolds with a robbery of Shohei Ohtani at the wall in left. Would have been a two-run shot. Instead it ends the top of the third inning. Crowd goes absolutely nuts and Jones loves it. Unbelievable. -- From Josè Negron in Pittsburgh
I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....
In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.
Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.
My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.
19 consecutive losing seasons.
2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.
After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.
"My mom wants to talk to you."
We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.
She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.
Roberto Jr. translated.
"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."
She was staring right at me.
Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."
Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."
I said, "I hope I can keep it too."
I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.
The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.
On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.
And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.
The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.
Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.
@Pirates
More details on the fun going on at F.N.B. Stadium on June 12th & 19th! 🎉
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More images from yesterday's incredible first day of the NFL Draft in #Pittsburgh, including one of the fireworks, the Steelers logo on downtown, a closeup of that record setting draft, and a wide angle view from the Steel Building showing the city lit up black and gold.
Pittsburgh broke the all-time round one attendance record with 320,000 fans tonight, topping the 275,000+ who attended in Detroit in 2024, per the NFL.
🎉🎉 Arts Landing is here! 🎉🎉
This updated public space brings year-round energy, arts, and events right to the heart of the Cultural District and marks a major step forward on our Golden Triangle revitalization efforts.
The Pirates offense and where they rank in all of baseball through 19 games 🔥
.252 AVG (7th)
.735 OPS (Tied 6th)
21 HR (Tied 7th)
92 RBI (7th)
16 SB (Tied 8th)
We have ourselves an offense🤫
Absolutely INSANE rainbow over #Pittsburgh this evening, and the West End Overlook was the perfect place to capture it. It perfectly framed the skyline and was SO vibrant. One of the best I've ever shot.