Welcome to Bechtold’s Core Four, where I preview four Pittsburgh Pirates topics, events, or storylines worth following this week. In this weekly feature, we’ll discover what you would keep an eye on as the week progresses in the world of the Pirates and Major League Baseball. Let’s go.
Sorry About All That, Rowdy
Maybe I was a little too harsh on Rowdy Tellez. His numbers and body language warranted it at the time, and I don’t think anyone could have anticipated this type of resurgence. I didn’t buy into a turnaround for the 29-year-old first basemen after a good day in Toronto, driving in multiple runs and a great series against Minnesota.