Tommy Pham, Toronto Blue Jays and Benches Clear
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Pirates outfielder responded to posts on X about in-game ordeal with criticism of Jays catcher Tyler Heineman and Addison Barger steroid accusations.
Tensions flared between Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham and Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman on Monday night at PNC Park, and while the waters quickly calmed after the benches cleared, there was still a mix of confusion and emotion after the game.
The pitch in question was this 2-0 sinker from Blue Jays lefty Brendon Little. According to TruMedia's calculations, that pitch had a 58.9% called strike probability -- that's based on empirical data, and not whether or not it should be called a strike based on the rulebook or any given umpire's judgment.
Tommy Pham was on one Monday night. During the Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, the veteran outfielder set off a benches-clearing fracas, then decided to attack fans on social media.
The Jays committed three errors in Monday’s 5-2 loss. Their relievers walked four Pittsburgh Pirates batters in three innings. Manager John Schneider got ejected, benches cleared, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The best revenge is living well. Monday’s long, messy loss only got longer and messier with each one of Tommy Pham’s social media posts after benches cleared earlier in the night, but the Blue Jays pu
Springer homered Tuesday night to reach that 20-homer plateau, and it's an exceptional accomplishment in his career. It's now the ninth time that Springer has hit 20 homers in a season. MORE: Juan Soto,