The Pittsburgh Pirates were on the backfoot again this week, forced to explain the disappearance of fan-funded "Bucco Bricks" and the delay in their return to PNC Park.
The frustration was heightened after fans shared with KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh that some of the bricks, which had been located in front of the home plate entrance to the stadium, were found at a recycling plant in the area.
The team told multiple outlets Tuesday that the bricks were in the process of being returned for a "more permanent display." The bricks had been removed as part of renovations done outside the stadium, and the Pirates missed their goal of having the new display opened for their home opener on April 4.