On April 22, 1945, angry fans at Forbes Field, disappointed with their Pittsburgh Pirates, showered the field with seat cushions and more. The Pirates, preseason favorites to win the National League pennant, were in the process of losing a doubleheader to the Chicago Cubs by scores of 3-0 and 5-2. In the two games, the Pirates amassed a total of eight hits. 1945: Cushions, … [Read more...] about 80 Years Ago: Fans Threw Cushions, Bottles, and Fruit at Pirates and Cubs
Pirates Should Send Struggling Outfielder Suwinski to Triple-A
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski is struggling mightily and might benefit from some time at Triple-A Indianapolis. It’s no secret that the Pirates offense has had a rocky start to the season. As a team, they’re hitting .206/.289/.320, finally getting the batting average past the Mendoza line after their just-completed homestand. At 8-15, they’re in last place in the … [Read more...] about Pirates Should Send Struggling Outfielder Suwinski to Triple-A
70 Years Ago: Clemente Made His Major League Debut
On April 17, 1955, Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente made his major league debut in Game 1 of a doubleheader. The anniversary was commemorated in the morning at a ceremony where Three Rivers Stadium once stood, although the Pirates’ home was Forbes Field at the time. Roberto Clemente, Jr., threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the afternoon 1-0 victory … [Read more...] about 70 Years Ago: Clemente Made His Major League Debut
Bullpen Pitchers Have Been Pirates’ Unsung Heroes So Far
Overlooked in the disappointing 7-12 record of the Pittsburgh Pirates is the recent performance of the bullpen. First, the bad: Two-time All-Star David Bednar is 0-2 in three games. Eighth-inning specialist Colin Holderman has two blown saves. Bednar is currently pitching with Triple-A Indianapolis. Holderman is on the injured list. Pirates fans were already upset that Aroldis … [Read more...] about Bullpen Pitchers Have Been Pirates’ Unsung Heroes So Far
Pirates to Place Catcher/First Baseman on Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates will place catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez on the injured list with a lacerated finger. The injury occurred in the first inning of Monday’s victory over the Washington Nationals at PNC Park, when a Paul Skenes pitch deflected off Washington’s James Wood’s foot and struck Rodríguez in the throwing hand. Rodríguez received four stitches on his finger … [Read more...] about Pirates to Place Catcher/First Baseman on Injured List