US EditionPirates OF Tommy Pham serves 1-game suspension; Cruz still out but Kiner-Falefa returns
- Tommy Pham, an outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, missed the game against the New York Mets on Monday as part of a one-game ban related to his behavior toward Angels fans last month.
- On April 25, Major League Baseball penalized Pham with a fine for his misconduct during a game held two days prior, and the sanction was maintained following his appeal.
- Pham, a 37-year-old with 12 years of experience and a.176 batting average without any home runs in 34 games this season, allegedly responded with a rude hand signal after a fan made contact with him in left field.
- Meanwhile, Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz missed his second straight game with lower back tightness, and shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa returned from a hamstring strain hitting a home run.
- Following a 4-3 win over the Braves, Pittsburgh optioned infielder Liover Peguero to Triple-A while manager Don Kelly praised his energy and leadership.
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Pirates OF Tommy Pham serves 1-game suspension; Cruz still out but Kiner-Falefa returns
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Pirates' Tommy Pham Suspended One Game For Innapropriate Actions
Tommy Pham missed Monday's game against the New York Mets after MLB handed down a one-game suspension for inappropriate behavior toward a fan during an April 23 game at Angels Stadium. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder had initially appealed the ruling, but whether the appeal was denied or withdrawn, Pham is now serving the punishment. Incident Stems from April Clash with Angels Fan The suspension stems from a fifth-inning moment in Anaheim when…
Pirates OF Tommy Pham serves one-game suspension
NEW YORK — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham served a one-game suspension Monday night against the New York Mets for conduct directed at Los Angeles Angels fans last month. Pham was disciplined by Major League Baseball and fined an undisclosed amount on April 25 for “inappropriate actions toward” Angels fans during a game two days earlier. The penalty was upheld after his appeal went to a hearing, a Pirates spokesman said Monday. The 37-y…
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