Pirates catcher pulls off arm-sleeve gender reveal for starter Braxton Ashcraft’s baby

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft had exciting news to share before his MLB start Thursday, April 16, against the Washington Nationals.

The question: What was the best way to incorporate teammates and Pirates Nation in the big announcement?

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The 26-year-old Ashcraft and his wife, Cassidy, decided to enlist a pitcher’s best friend — his catcher — to deliver a message about the gender of their first child.

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As Ashcraft picked up the ball to begin warmups, Pittsburgh catcher Joey Bart made sure everyone saw his pink arm sleeve. After all, that

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