Pirates' Bounce House Party Boosts Team Spirit

0:00It's April 27, I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News Today. Your AI-powered baseball briefing. Pirates pitcher Paul Schienz took Clubhouse Fund in New Heights by ordering a full bounce house and having it delivered right to PNC part before there. Series against the Cardinals. It showed up Monday morning, plopped in the middle of the room like a white castle inflatable, complete with a disco ball overhead and a basketball, hoop nearby. His all stems from last Friday when rookie Connor Griffin smashed his first major league home run on his 20th birthday during a shut out win over. The Brewers. Schienz and teammate Jake Mangum had joked about celebrating Big and Schienz made it happen a few days late. Players walked in, saw the bounce house and kicked off their shoes to check it out, turning the spot into an instant party zone. Even manager Don Kelly got in on it, saying he probably jumped right in if given the chance by Griffin. It's the latest gag in the season full of them, from traffic homes to welder hoods and

1:00hard hats, building on spring training pranks like Mangum's. Birthday cake that set the tone for this lively crew. Now with a key homestand underway against division rivals, this lighthearted vibe has the team pulling together, showing up ready to compete while. Keeping spirits, sky high bounce, house warranty included, just in case.