Nick Walko

How would I describe myself? 3 words: Hard Working, Alpha Male, Jack Hammer. Merciless. Insatiable.

[Nick Walko @nwalko]

@ChrisHalicke Can’t believe you’re not on gridiron mode

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

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

[Adam Gretz @AGretz]

The irony of Hathaway getting mad at Crosby for diving is Hathaway has actually been fined for embellishment. Which means the NHL flagged him for multiple embellishments to eventually fine him. Hockey rules.

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

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RT for your chance to win this autographed Paul Skenes Cy Young bobblehead!

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

OFFICIAL: We have signed INF Konnor Griffin to a nine-year contract extension that runs through the 2034 season.

[Dan Clark @DanClarkSports]

This is probably the most incredible baseball photo I've ever seen.

[Nick Walko @nwalko]

@SiaNejad Mike Fetters - middle relief pitcher for a terrible Pirates team but would set and then whip his head and scowl at the batter before delivering the pitch.

[Nick Walko @nwalko]

@TimWilliamsP2 I’ll take it 😀

[Nick Walko @nwalko]

I love the WBC

[World Baseball Classic @WBCBaseball]

IT'S GONE 😤

JUNIOR CAMINERO IS AN ELECTRIC FACTORY ⚡️

[Nick Walko @nwalko]

@SiaNejad Omg I forgot to put in Smotherman. Did the rest.

[Nick Walko @nwalko]

@_adamcrowley Suffocate me with your discourse

[Sia Nejad @SiaNejad]

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[Nick Walko @nwalko]

@Blitz_Burgh Freezing cold take

[Rodger Sherman @rodger]

Updating the meme

[Nick Walko @nwalko]

No clue why the Ravens aren’t leaning on Henry. He’s dominating when he gets the ball but they want to rotate the backs so badly

[Nick Walko @nwalko]

@SiaNejad Reese’s Puffs
Cheerios
Golden Grahams

I refuse to elaborate

[Nick Walko @nwalko]

@amagspicks we were a bad Brandon Marsh read away from cashing that 1st AB single for Mookie tonight! You’re all over it!

[Nick Walko @nwalko]

@SiaNejad Any plays on the DraftKings King of the Endzone special? Jameson Williams seems like the easy answer but those BAL safeties are no joke

[Nick Walko @nwalko]

Can’t even run with their blockers when they get in open space

[Nick Walko @nwalko]

Pitt beating themselves in this game. Stupid penalties, Eli mis reads, lateraling fumbles. What is this?