The Pittsburgh Pirates played their final games for 2016 at PNC Park this week and said farewell to one of the game’s shining stars.
Well, it’s finally here. The one Social media Round-up I dislike doing – the final one for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ regular season. After a grind of 160 games now, this Pirates season looks like it will go out, like the poem says, with a whimper and not a bang. But you wouldn’t know that on social media this week.
It will be our last chance to catalog players’ antics on the field and as they travel – so just like they did with Robby Incmikoski recently, let’s make this one count…
Last chance to photobomb Robby, make it count. https://t.co/IBuWjS6Ud2
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) September 29, 2016
Of course, last week got started off on a terribly tragic note with the devastating loss of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. And like all of MLB, the Pirates and the players took to social media to show their sadness and pay their respects.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKyaApHBko2/?taken-by=pittsburghpirates
I didn't know him personally, but Jose Fernandez perfectly displayed the beautiful mix of intense competition and FUN this game is. #RIP
— Steven Brault (@SquidBrault) September 26, 2016
Several of the players reposted this image to their Instagrams. Their comments are below:
I'll never forget facing you in Low-A in 2012. You were the best pitcher I'd ever faced and 4 years later I still feel the same #RIPJose pic.twitter.com/ilIW5FRHid
— Gregory Polanco ☕️ (@El_Coffee) September 25, 2016
Neftali Feliz – (Translation) Rest in peace that God has you in his glory. What sad news
Wade LeBlanc – The second you threw your first major league pitch, you were one of the best in the world. And while you grew up, you never lost the kid in you. I’m beyond honored to be able to say that I played with you and beyond saddened that I won’t get the chance to again. You don’t come across lights this bright very often. Rest easy Josey, you will be missed.
Today is a sad day in baseball. Jose Fernandez brought an intensity to this game that could naturally ignite an entire stadium #RIPJose
— Andrew McCutchen (@TheCUTCH22) September 25, 2016
Such a sad day with the loss of the unforgettable @JDFernandez16. Our prayers go out to his family, friends, & the @Marlins organization 🙏🏻
— Matthew Joyce (@sweetswingin20) September 26, 2016
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKyCjJZhxQW/?taken-by=juan_nicasio
(Translation: It was hard to get to the stadium this morning and stumble upon this tragic news. My condolences to the Fernandez family)
https://twitter.com/JBell_19/status/780248134421209088
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK1Nu98g2MV/?taken-by=alenhanson
(Translation: At just 24 years-old, you were a leader. RIP Jose)
I can't believe this, RIP Jose Fernandez my condolences to his family. Great Player and Great Person.
— Ivan Nova (@IvanNova47) September 25, 2016
Jose Fernandez was so uber talented, that when his highlights came on it stopped you in your tracks to watch his show.
— Jameson Taillon (@JTaillon50) September 25, 2016
Rare to see a guy mean so much to an organization and community. Such a tough loss. Heavy heart today
— Jameson Taillon (@JTaillon50) September 25, 2016
Tough day for our baseball family with the loss of Jose Fernandez! Praying for his family and friends! #RIPJose
— Josh Harrison (@jhay_da_man) September 25, 2016
But on a day of such sadness, there was hope. Josh Harrison and his wife Brittney held the first BaseBall – a black-tie affair in support of their Harrisons for Hope Foundation, which provides clothing to children from Kindergarten through high school and raised over $100,000 according to Root Sports Pitt.
"Josh & Brittney Harrisons for Hope Foundation" inaugural gala was a success! Thanks to all who came out! pic.twitter.com/KX3ITqIwai
— Josh Harrison (@jhay_da_man) September 26, 2016
Matty Joyce and his glowing with pregnancy wife, also Brittany, lent their support to the cause.
"For Hope Foundation" event tonight with my wifey. Great night and charity, thank you @jhay_da_man pic.twitter.com/P8DiS07b1E
— Matthew Joyce (@sweetswingin20) September 26, 2016
Jameson Taillon is a known coffee afficianado, so National Coffee day was practically like a second birthday to him…
Hope everyone is out there getting psycho amounts of caffeinated on National Coffee Day, anyone that knows me.. Knows that I am ☕️☕️☕️
— Jameson Taillon (@JTaillon50) September 29, 2016
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK8r8wWh7Kr/?taken-by=j_taillon19
Last week the guys were trolling on Bones during his Root Sports Pitt Twitter Tuesday – this week it was time to go after Trevor Williams (and the Harambe thing, which just will not die):
Trev- you have 5 spots at a dinner table. I assume Harambe has one spot reserved, who do the other 4 belong to? #BucsTuesday @MeLlamoTrevor
— Jameson Taillon (@JTaillon50) September 27, 2016
Mr. Williams-As a father, how will you handle telling Isaac about Harambe? At what age will the sit down occur? #BucsTuesday @ROOTSPORTSPIT
— Jameson Taillon (@JTaillon50) September 27, 2016
And even though for the most part MLB ignored that John Jaso was close to the cycle – once he got it, they made good. How many players have a bat headed for Cooperstown right now?
@Pirates Jaso's cycle bat heading to Hall of Fame soon.#JohnJaso #HallofFame pic.twitter.com/rPrh6RpCQo
— Scott (@bonnett_scott) September 29, 2016
The rookies continue to enjoy their first tastes of big league life and are checking out the sights on roadtrips. Pitchers Trevor Williams and Chad Kuhl took the claustrophobic nightmare pod-ride up to the top of the St. Louis arch and posted pictures to make it official.
Made it to the top with @KuhlWhhip_11 #FearsConquered #NOTHINGCANSTOPUS pic.twitter.com/etOLotAeNU
— Trevor Williams (@MeLlamoTrevor) September 30, 2016
Wish @KuhlWhhip_11 and I could've shared this experience with Harambe #RIP pic.twitter.com/n8BIoiO7Hb
— Trevor Williams (@MeLlamoTrevor) September 30, 2016
See what I mean about the Harambe thing?
Francisco Cervelli wins Boyfriend of the Week honors for helping promote his girlfriend, Migbelis Castellanos’ new beauty product:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK3k2JDBI8w/?taken-by=fran_cervelli
Basically, it’s a mask that contains stems cells that help protect, rejuvenate and regenerate the skin that also brightens (removing dark spots). She models it in the post below. And hey, if wearing that helps you land a boyfriend like Cervy, #SIGNMEUP.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLBiqqRhsx3/?taken-by=fran_cervelli
Castellanos, along with his sister, Maricarmen, and another partner, recently launched an online women’s health and lifestyle magazine, Asuntisdemujeres.com, and he is quite proud of “his women” for the big accomplishment.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJyD0zdhoQU/?taken-by=fran_cervelli
And while it would be easy to look at this season as a failure given the success that the Pittsburgh Pirates have had in the past three years, remember this:
https://twitter.com/MarlyRiveraESPN/status/781677738411294720
(Translation: The most important thing is that they played hard throughout the season; my respect to all the pirates, especially @Starlingmart and @El_Coffee)
As a reminder – Buccos fans, fan voting for The Roberto Clemente Award ends tomorrow, add #VoteHughes to your tweets today to get Jared Hughes that award!
That’s about all this week for the Pirates’ Social Media Round-Up. The Bucs play an early one today – 1:05 p.m. – tune in for the last Saturday Pittsburgh Pirates game until 2017. #LetsGoBucs
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