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Pirates Drop Series Opener to Rangers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made some terrible plays defensively and struggled hitting and pitching at times, as they dropped the series opener to the Texas Rangers at PNC Park, 6-2.

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Pirates RHP Dennis Santana suspended 4 games over fan interaction

Major League Baseball gave Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana a four-game suspension on Friday for "his aggressive conduct toward a fan" that saw him take a swing at someone heckling him from behind the bullpen.

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MLB suspends Pirates pitcher for 'aggressive' incident with fan

He remains on the roster pending the result of that process.

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Pirates Keep Ke’Bryan Hayes on Bench vs. Rangers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates begin their weekend series vs. the Texas Rangers at PNC Park, with a key player still on the bench. Ke'Bryan Hayes

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 20

Former Pirates First Baseman Placed on Waivers

PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman hasn't had a great season so far and is now on waivers. The Seattle Mariners announced that they designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment, as they reinstated infielder/outfielder Luke Ralley from the 10-day injured list.

Tommy Pham News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 20

Pirates' Tommy Pham Gets Tigers Fan Ejected

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham is known for his heated interactions with fans and another one took place in the most recent game.

Dennis Santana News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 20

Pirates Pitcher Addresses Fight with Fan

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a long doubleheader vs. the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, which featured altercations between fans and players.

Paul Skenes News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 20

Livvy Dunne Turns Down Tigers Mascot for Pirates' Paul Skenes

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes and former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne have a strong relationship, but that doesn't stop people, real or fictional, from coming in between.

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Dennis Santana News / Field Level Media / June 20

Pirates' Dennis Santana involved in altercation with fan

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an incident in which a fan was ejected from the nightcap of a doubleheader against the host Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 19

Four-run 10th gives Pirates twin-bill split vs. Tigers

Pinch hitter Ke'Bryan Hayes sparked a four-run 10th inning with a go-ahead RBI single and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates salvaged a split of a doubleheader with an 8-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 19

Pirates Outlast Tigers in Extra Innings, Avoid Sweep

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a blown lead and a rain delay, as they defeated the Detroit Tigers, 8-4 in extra innings at Comerica Park. The Pirates end a four-game losing streak with the win and avoid a sweep by the Tigers, who won 7-3 on June 17 and 9-2 in the first game of the double header, plus the last two games vs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 19