Pirates first baseman Josh Bell heads back to the batter’s box after taking a break during the Home Run Derby Monday, July 8, 2019, at Progressive Field in Cleveland. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell stands on first base after drawing a walk against the Cubs as a storm rolls in during the third inning Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell dives to first base to get Rangers shortstop Andrus Elvis out in the ninth inning Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates’ first baseman Josh Bell stretches to get Yankees Aaron Hicks out at first base in the first inning Saturday, April 22, 2017, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates chairman Bob Nutting greets first baseman Josh Bell next to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred before the team takes on the Cubs Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates players Starling Marte, Josh Bell, George Kontos and Juan Nicasio take a selfie as the team arrives at the Williamsport Airport Sunday, August 20, 2017. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates Josh Bell crosses home plate after hitting a home run against the Cubs in the first inning Monday, September 4, 2017, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Wiz Khalifa greets Pirates Josh Bell before he throws out the first pitch Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell competes in the sliding drills during workouts Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at Pirate City in Bradenton. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell thanks artist Cody Sabol, 23, of Monroeville, for a painting he delivered to him during batting practice Saturday, June 22, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell hits a double against the Padres in the fourth inning Sunday, June 23, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell scores against the Padres in the fourth inning Sunday, June 23, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell heads home after hitting a 3-run home run against the Cubs in the first inning Monday, July 1, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier congratulates first baseman Josh Bell after he hit a 2-run home run against the Cubs in the second inning Monday, July 1, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell hits his third home run of the night, a two-run shot against the Cubs in the eighth inniing Monday, July 1, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell comes out of the dugout for a curtain call after he hit a two-run home run against the Cubs in the eighth inniing Monday, July 1, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)PIrates first baseman Josh Bell hits his 26th home run of the season in the sixth inning against the Cubs Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)PIrates first baseman Josh Bell heads home after hitting his 26th home run of the season in the sixth inning against the Cubs Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell takes part in a press conference before the Home Run Derby Monday, July 8, 2019, at Progressive Field in Cleveland. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez and first baseman Josh Bell take in the early hitters during the Home Run Derby Monday, July 8, 2019, at Progressive Field in Cleveland. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell comes to bat at sunset in the fourth inning of the All-Star Game Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at Progressive Field in Cleveland. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell reacts after a review confirmed Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner tagged out Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman at home plate in the 10th inning Monday, July 22, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates manager Clint Hurdle presents first baseman Josh Bell with the team’s Heart and Hustle award before taking on the Nationals Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell heads to the field to take on the Reds on Players Weekend Friday, August 23, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell and pitchers Joe Musgrove and Mitch Keller celebrate a triple by second baseman Adam Frazier against the Cardinals in the seventh inning Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at PNC Park. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell takes batting practice at spring training Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell talks with manager Derek Shelton before they take on the Twins Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell scores against the Reds in the ninth inning at PNC Park Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates owner Bob Nutting recognizes first baseman Josh Bell as the nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award before the team takes on the White Sox at PNC Park Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first baseman Josh Bell heads home after hitting a two-run home run against the Cubs in the fifth inning at PNC Park Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
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