# Rookie Valdez Powers Pirates with 6 HRs | Pittsburgh Pirates News

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh Pirates News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309)
Published: 2026-06-30T02:06:27+00:00
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Rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez is exploding onto the scene for the Pittsburgh Pirates, smashing six homers in just 16 games—including a game-winning two-run blast and a 461-foot bomb, the longest by a rookie at PNC Park in Statcast history. At just 22, he’s the youngest Pirate ever to homer in four straight games and is batting .289, stepping up as Oneil Cruz sits out. Once doubted for struggling against high-velocity fastballs, Valdez is proving his critics wrong with clutch power and consistency, joining an elite group of rookies who hit four homers in their first 16 MLB games. With his momentum soaring, Valdez is already a fan favorite and a key piece for Pittsburgh’s future. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b8abe20aeb693721

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