What happened: The Pittsburgh Pirates sent a birthday message to Tyler Callihan, celebrating the young player with a post to fans. The note adds to a steady stream of personal milestones for Callihan in a season that has already delivered a career first.

Why it matters: The recognition lands during a stretch in which Callihan has begun carving out a profile in Pittsburgh. Earlier this month Callihan hit his first career MLB home run, a moment that made his birthday note resonate a bit more with the fan base.

What to watch: Watch whether Callihan can build on his early big-league moments and earn more consistent run as the 2026 regular season rolls on.