Pittsburgh Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez (55) is handed the welder's mask by Billy Cook (25) to wear during the dugout celebration of his home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
July 23, 2026
The Pirates were hit hard by injuries. Here’s how a few rookies have helped keep the team’s playoff hopes alive
NEW YORK — After Rafael Flores hit his first career homer in June, he made sure to throw in a jab ...
