The Pirates have new matte batting helmets and they’re amazing

I am sitting on my couch, with my TV on and there is actual baseball being played. Real, honest to goodness baseball. Sure, it may not count for much, but it’s a game between two different teams and they’re using actual baseball rules and stuff. It’s pretty great.

Also great: it’s the Pirates-Jays game and the Pirates are sporting new batting helmets. They’re matte:

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Gregory Polanco rounds second during the first inning of an intrasquad spring training baseball game in Bradenton, Fla., Monday, March 2, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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That pic is from yesterday, but you get the idea.

Those look friggin’ sweet, man.