We're finally past the point where we know a teams identity. The All-Star break is the standard time for fans, analysts, and front offices to figure out where the team stands, and what to look forward to.The Pittsburgh Pirates came into 2019 expecting to have one of the top rotations in baseball, while the lineup and defense were uncertain to say the least. 81+ games in and well, well, well, how the turntables (for you "The Office" fans). [...]

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Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, and three RBI in Friday's tough 7-6 loss to the Brewers. Bell's three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth brought the Pirates to within one run, a deficit they would eventually erase. Bell has now set a new career high with his 27th home run in just 86 games.

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There's no need to explain exit velocity here, as you are likely well aware of its function and description by now. Followers of this weekly column will remember the Week 7 iterationwhere we first examined exit velocity leaders.[...]

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-10 victory over the Padres. Bell's single in the 11th inning started a rally for the Pirates, and the league leader in doubles eventually scored the tying run before the Pirates walked it off. Bell is now hitting .315 with a ridiculous 1.026 OPS. Bell's run production has slowed since his scorching May, but he is still one of the most valuable first basemen in fantasy.