First number, last word

By Tom Singer

September 23, 2013

3: Pinch-hit home runs this season by Travis Snider, matching Jeromy Burnitz (2006) for the Pirates' most in 12 seasons, since Craig Wilson clocked seven in 2001.

"We know how to decorate the room. We just don't know how to be in the room." -- Brian, the Wrigley Field elevator attendant, on Cubs personnel readying the visitors' clubhouse for clinching celebrations -- the Braves on Sunday, the Pirates on ? -- while their team continues its 105-year wait for a World Series title

Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer.