Tickets For Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Events in Illinois

The Wrigley Field in Chicagois playing host to baseball games  featuring Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates. The ballpark was inaugurated in 1914 to serve as home ground to Chicago Cubs. The construction of the Wrigley Field cost a whopping $5.89 million. The venue not only hosts baseball games but football games and music concerts as well. Notable eventsthat have taken placeat the venue includethe 2008 and 2009 Winter Classic games. Long-established rivalries will once again be renewed when the two MLB teams clash on the field. So what are you waiting for? Buy Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago ticketsnow.

Pittsburgh Pirates will be stepping into the home arena of Chicago Cubs. The Pittsburgh based baseball franchise was formed in 1882. Initially known as Allegheny, the team remained an independent team in the beginning. It joined the American Association a few years later and became known as Pittsburgh Alleghenysin 1887. After the annexation of the city, Allegheny, the franchise changed its name to Pittsburgh Innocents in 1890. Founded and owned by Horace Phillips who also filled in the position of the manager, the Innocents was sold to Dennis McKnight in 1907.

In 1891, Pittsburgh Pirates nicknamed themselves “Pirates.”It was in 1912 that the team officially hadthis nickname on its uniform. Throughout its career, the team has won 5 World Series titles, 9 NL Pennants, 9 East Division wins and one Wild Card berth. Supporting the colors white, gold and black, Pittsburgh Pirates are known to compete in the National League’s Central Division. Owned by Robert Nutting, the Pirates are managed by Clint Hurdle while Neal Huntington is the general manager. The current roster of Pittsburgh Pirates has starting rotation players Gerrit Cole, Francisco Liriano, Charlie Morton, Wandy Rodriguez and EdinsonVolquez; bullpen players Jeanmar Gomez, Mark Melancon, Bryan Morris, Stolmy Pimentel, Tony Watson and Justin Wilson and closer, Jason Grilli. These pitchers will be joined by talented catchers, infielders and outfielders. To watch your favorite team play, all you need to do is get Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago tickets.