Cubs- Chicago, Illinois & Pirates- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cubs - Illinois Pirates - Pennsylvania
The Chicago Cubs play their home games in Illinois while the Pittsburgh Pirates play their home games in Pennsylvania.
Chicago plays home games at Wrigley Field in Illinois. Pittsburgh plays home games at PNC Park in Philadelphia.
Ralph Kiner played 10 seasons in MLB: 1946-1952: Pittsburgh Pirates 1953: Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs 1954: Chicago Cubs 1955: Cleveland Indians
Cubs play in IllinoisPirates play inPennsylvania
Yes, they did. On April 24, 1985, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-2.
On August 14, 2009, the Chicago Cubs played the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs won the game, 17-2.
Jim Waugh and Nick Koback were teammates on the 1953 Pirates. Waugh was on the 1953 Pirates for the entire season and Koback debuted for the Pirates on July 29 against the Cardinals. I was not able to find box scores for any 1953 games but was able to find schedules. The Pirates played the Cubs in Chicago July 31, August 1, August 2, and September 9. Koback played only 7 games for the Pirates in 1953 and only 16 games in his entire MLB career. I can't be 100% absolutely sure, since box scores are not readily available, but I would guess that the two players were on the Pirates for the July 31 - August 2 series against the Cubs in Chicago.
Forbes Field opened on June 30, 1909. The Pittsburgh Pirates hosted the Chicago Cubs.
Illinois and Pennsylvania
As of October 2023, the all-time win-loss record between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates is heavily in favor of the Cubs. The Cubs have won approximately 1,200 games against the Pirates, while the Pirates have around 1,000 wins. This rivalry dates back to the late 19th century and remains one of the longest-standing in Major League Baseball. For the most accurate and current statistics, it's advisable to check a reliable sports database or website.