The team pledged to make sure that every one of the 37,113 who waited in lines that stretched for blocks in every direction — including across the Roberto Clemente Bridge — would be able to obtain one of the popular collectibles.

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter Wednesday in a familiar position: last place in the National League Central, and in possession of the Senior Circuit's second-worst run differential. It's early yet, and it's only fair to disclose that the Pirates are without some key players,

Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' ace, who has shown the ability to make merchandise fly off shelves, started on Saturday at PNC Park, and hours beforehand, fans lined up outside in the hopes of landing a bobblehead featuring the NL Rookie of the Year.