Tommy Pham suspended one game for obscene gesture towards Angels fans

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham has been suspended for one game and fined by Major League Baseball for making an obscene gesture toward Los Angeles Angels fans during a game. The incident occurred after a fan touched Pham while he was tracking down a ball, prompting Pham to respond with a lewd hand gesture. Although the suspension was scheduled for the Pirates' following game against the Dodgers, Pham has appealed, delaying the punishment. This is not Pham's first suspension; he previously served a three-game ban in 2022 for a separate on-field altercation. The loss of Pham, a veteran presence for the Pirates, is considered a challenge for the young roster, particularly as they face the offensively strong Dodgers. The fan involved in the incident was relocated to another section of the stadium.