Joe Balawajder

Graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a die-hard Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Let's Go Bucs!

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 03: Oneil Cruz #61 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a two run home run for his first Major League home run in the ninth inning during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on October 3, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates 2022 Fantasy Outlook

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 17: Members of the 1971 World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates are honored during a pregame ceremony before the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets at PNC Park on July 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

50th Anniversary of the Pittsburgh Pirates Historic 1971 Lineup

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ST LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 22: Kevin Newman #27 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws to first base for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium on August 22, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Unable to Sweep Cardinals, Fall 3-0

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PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 12: JT Brubaker #34 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts after giving up a two run home run to Lars Nootbaar #68 of the St. Louis Cardinals (not pictured) in the fourth inning during the game at PNC Park on August 12, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Losing Streak Continues as Pittsburgh Pirates are Swept by St. Louis

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 04: Steven Brault #43 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 04, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Drop Rubber Match in Milwaukee 4-2

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Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Liover Peguero Earns High-A East Player of the Week Honors

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 29: Chad Kuhl #39 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during the game at PNC Park on July 29, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Fall 12-0, Swept by Milwaukee Brewers

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 07: Wil Crowe #29 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts after giving up a home run in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves during the game at PNC Park on July 7, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Unable to Sweep Atlanta Braves After Bullpen Breakdown

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Jun 30, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton (17) walks to the dugout after a mound visit in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Fall 6-2 in Colorado, Swept by Rockies

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 16: Chase De Jong #37 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on June 16, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Fall 3-1 in Series Finale, Swept by Nationals

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 10: A member of the grounds crew pulls the tarp onto the field in the eighth inning during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park on June 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Fall 6-3 to Dodgers in Rain-Shortened Series Finale

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 05: Jacob Stallings #58 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is doused with water by Wilmer Difo #15 following a walk off single in the thirteenth inning to give the Pirates a 8-7 win over the Miami Marlins i at PNC Park on June 5, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Walk It Off in the 12th Inning, Beat Marlins 8-7

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PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 15: Jacob Stallings #58 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates after hitting a walk off home run in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park on May 15, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates Battle Back Late in Walk-Off Victory

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DETROIT, MI - APRIL 22: Mitch Keller #23 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Comerica Park on April 22, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Pitching Leads the Way to Series Victory

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Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran (19) is congratulated by Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Erik Gonzalez (2) after hitting a solo home run in the first inning during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.Pittsburgh Pirates At Cincinnati Reds April 5

Pittsburgh Pirates: Colin Moran Off to a Strong Start

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Apr 5, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Phillip Evans (24) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: Potential Role for Phillip Evans When Ke’Bryan Hayes Returns

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