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Joe Block

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Part of the Pittsburgh Pirates broadcast team. Married to the South Hills. Michigan State grad. Roseville grown. Dedicated husband and dad. #90sHipHop fan.

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Happy 100th birthday to Bobby Shantz ❤️ Imagine that? A hundred years old. He won the AL MVP in 1952 with Philadelphia. Shantz is the oldest living MVP, the last living Philadelphia Athletic, and the last living player to have been managed by Connie Mack, who was born in 1862.

notgaetti's tweet image. Happy 100th birthday to Bobby Shantz ❤️ 

Imagine that? A hundred years old. He won the AL MVP in 1952 with Philadelphia.

Shantz is the oldest living MVP, the last living Philadelphia Athletic, and the last living player to have been managed by Connie Mack, who was born in 1862.

Not enough people talk about Bobby Shantz • 32.1 WAR, 119 Wins, 3.38 ERA, 119 ERA+ • 1952 American League MVP with PHA • 1958 World Series Champ with NYY • Played 16 MLB seasons (1949-64) • At 5'6" 139 lb, called "Little Lefty" • 2.73 ERA in 4 seasons with NYY • 2.51 ERA…

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• 32.1 WAR, 119 Wins, 3.38 ERA, 119 ERA+
• 1952 American League MVP with PHA
• 1958 World Series Champ with NYY
• Played 16 MLB seasons (1949-64)
• At 5'6" 139 lb, called "Little Lefty"
• 2.73 ERA in 4 seasons with NYY
• 2.51 ERA…


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When the outfit is giving Safari ... I knew what had to be done! 🐘🐒🐊🦘🐅 Truly a wild day at the office with these two 🤣 @gbrowniepoints @MattCapps55 @SNPittsburgh


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Players in MLB HISTORY to have back-to-back seasons with a sub-2.00 ERA, 10.0+ K/9 & 100+ IP: Paul Skenes (2024-25) That’s it.

BetweenTheNums's tweet image. Players in MLB HISTORY to have back-to-back seasons with a sub-2.00 ERA, 10.0+ K/9 & 100+ IP: 

Paul Skenes (2024-25) 

That’s it.

Pirates lowest SLG% allowed to right-handed batters .172 - Isaac Mattson, 2025 .194 - Clay Holmes, 2021 .213 - Luis Tiant, 1981 (min. 100 batters faced, since records kept in 1974)


Pirates to lead MLB in ERA 2025 - Paul Skenes 1977 - John Candelaria 1935 - Cy Blanton (via @OptaSTATS)


Lowest Pirates batting average allowed, all-time .199 - Paul Skenes, 2025 .207 - Oliver Perez, 2004 .208 - Al Mamaux, 1915 .208 - Cannonball Ed Morris, 1885 (qual. pitchers)


Highest SO/BB rate, Pirates, all-time 4.98 - Paul Skenes, 2025 4.92 - Denny Driscoll, 1882 4.69 - Deacon Phillippe, 1902 4.67 - Babe Adams, 1920 (qual. pitchers)


Pirates lowest ERA in a season - Live Ball Era 2.03 - Paul Skenes, 2025 2.05 - Bob Veale, 1968 2.12 - Steve Blass, 1968 2.15 - Vernon Law, 1965 (qual. for ERA title)


Oneil Cruz joins Barry Bonds as the only #Pirates to hit 20+ HR and steal 35+ bases in a season


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There's less than one week until the Debra Mattson Memorial Walk in Erie, PA. We would love if you'd join our family as we walk to raise awareness for mental health & support NAMI of Erie! Learn more here: facebook.com/share/19YX3SuN… Register here: debramattsonmemorialwalk.com/walkregistrati…


Most #Pirates home shutouts in a season: 15 - 1915 15 - 1906 14 - 2025


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Konnor Griffin finishes the season slashing .337/.418/.542 with 21 HR and 65 SB. The last minor league player to have a .330+/20+/60+ season was Tom Romano way back in 1982.

來自 Altoona Curve

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You are loved. You are enough. The world is a better place because of you. My heart is with everyone facing their own battles, and with those who stand beside them in support. Your mental health matters and so do you.

It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay! 🌎💙 Whether you've lost a loved one or experienced your own personal struggles, we're sending love today to everyone who has been touched by suicide. Remember, together, we can fight for a world without suicide. #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth

afspnational's tweet image. It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay! 🌎💙

Whether you've lost a loved one or experienced your own personal struggles, we're sending love today to everyone who has been touched by suicide. Remember, together, we can fight for a world without suicide.

#NationalSuicidePreventionMonth


fun list Most HR, season, Pirates age 37+ (on Opening Day) 32 - Willie Stargell, 1979 28 - Stargell, 1978 20 - Andrew McCutchen, 2024 13 - McCutchen, 2025 13 - Stargell, 1977 11 - Stargell, 1980 10 - Roberto Clemente, 1972 9 - Tommy Pham, 2025 9 - Honus Wagner, 1911


#Pirates Paul Skenes tied for NL strikeout lead

joe_block's tweet image. #Pirates Paul Skenes tied for NL strikeout lead

Pirates, most team pitching shutouts at Home, all-time 15 - 1915 15 - 1906 13 - 2025 13 - 1908


Pirates lowest career BA allowed, all-time .170 - Goose Gossage, 1977 .190 - Dennis Santana, 2024-25 .198 - Paul Skenes, 2024-25 (min. 300 BF, N.L. games only)


Lowest Pirates rookie reliever ERA, season 2.23 - David Bednar, 2021 2.25 - Kent Tekulve, 1975 2.31 - Isaac Mattson, 2025 (since 1942, min. 39 IP)


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