Pirates security guard whips fan with belt during stadium fight and gets suspended

Pirates Slammed for “Worst Stretch of PR” as Latest Violent Outbreak Involving Staff Sparks Huge Row

The Pittsburgh Pirates—the pride of the Steel City — appear to be caught in a perfect storm. Beyond the standard peaks and valleys of a long season, a series of troubling off-field events has unsettled the franchise. These aren’t just isolated mishaps; they paint a picture of an organization dealing with its public image. Former MLB executive David Samson didn’t mince words, describing the situation as a “NIGHTMARE on and off the field.” The mos…

Ballpark usher whips Pirates fan with his belt during altercation

Investigators in Pittsburgh say no charges have been filed in relation to an altercation at a Pittsburgh Pirates game.

No charges filed so far after fight between Pirates fan and game day employee, police say

By Barry Pintar Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — No criminal charges have been filed so far after a fight between a Pittsburgh Pirates game day employee and a fan at a game over the weekend, authorities said on Tuesday. The game day employee was suspended for his role in the fight, which happened during Sunday’s game at PNC Park. Pirates game day employee fights fan Video of the altercation shows what happened on the …

PNC Park employee suspended after fight with fan at Pirates game

Video shared on social media shows uniformed worker at Pirates-Padres game taking off his belt and swinging it after fan appeared to spit in his face.

Pirates stadium employee suspended for 'unacceptable' incident after video showed him whipping fan with belt

The employee allegedly intervened in a verbal confrontation between the fan and a female employee

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