That Peter Strzelecki has fashioned a major-league career is impressive. After all, he has overcome long odds to reach the ...

picking up right-handed reliever Peter Strzelecki in exchange for cash considerations. Strzelecki made his big league debut in 2022, a lightning quick rise when considering his back story.

Pittsburgh will have to right its wrongs, and quickly, if it plans on competing in the NL Central, and helping right-hander Peter Strzelecki get back on track could go a long way towards doing so.

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Peter Strzelecki and two friends created Define New Boundaries, which sells ComPETE T-shirts as part of its clothing line. “It’s a brand but it’s bigger than a brand,” Strzelecki said.