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Eyeing social change, Pirates star Josh Bell finds his voice

by AP Sports Writer
| July 6, 2020 12:06 AM

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell wanted to make a statement with his actions, a way to channel the disgust the Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman felt in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police in late May.

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