WWE commentator Corey Graves effusive in his praise of Pittsburgh Pirates: "That's heaven to me. I just love the vibe"

WWE color commentator Matthew Polinsky, who goes by the ring name of Corey Graves, recently expressed his love for all things baseball.

In a podcast with Jared Carrabis for the show Baseball is Dead (BID), Graves expressed his love for the stadium in Pittsburgh and the atmosphere during Pittsburgh Pirates games.

Corey Graves' official Instagram account is proof enough of his love and dedication towards Pittsburgh.

"Heaven. #pittsburgh" - he posted.

"I had never walked across this bridge. So, today I did. #pittsburgh" - Graves posted on Instagram.

"Trying to see the world from Mr. Rogers’ point of view. #pittsburgh" - Graves posted.

Graves expressed on the podcast how he is not a pro at understanding baseball statistics and the minute details of the game, but still gains immense happiness from watching the sport.

"I live for the romance of baseball," Graves said. "I work in the wrestling world, I'm just a baseball fan."

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up their series. The Pirates defeated the Dodgers 6-2 and are now preparing to meet the Washington Nationals for a three-game series.

Corey Graves appreciates MLB debutant Drew Maggi

Los Angeles Dodgers v Pittsburgh Pirates PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 26: Drew Maggi #39 of the Pittsburgh Pirates makes his Major League debut during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park on April 26, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

On the podcast, Corey Graves also praised Drew Maggi for his recent performance. Maggi has chased his dream of playing in the MLB for several years. After 13 years of playing with the minors, he finally got a chance to make his debut in the MLB with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Maggi has 45 home runs, 354 RBIs, 589 runs and 222 stolen bases throughout his minor league career.