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ThePittsfield Cubs, located inPittsfield, Massachusetts, were a minor league baseball team that played in theEastern League from 1985 to 1988. They played their home games atWahconah Park and were affiliated with theChicago Cubs.

The Cubs were founded in 1985 after an investment group acquired theDouble-A franchise rights for $350,000 from theBuffalo Bisons.^[1]

On the field, the Cubs were successful, making the playoffs in three of four years. In 1987, the team finished first during the regular season, although they failed to win the championship. In addition to Eastern League all-star selections, the team had two Eastern League Most Valuable Players, Rafael Palmeiro in 1986 and Mark Grace in 1987. The team also had two no-hitters during their existence. On August 1, 1985,Johnny Abrego threw a no-hitter against theNashua Pirates winning by a 1-0 score. On July 18, 1988, Kris Roth pitched a no-hitter against theHarrisburg Senators, winning by a 3-0 score.

Off the field, the Cubs were plagued by attendance problems. They finished last or next to last in Eastern league attendance during each of their four years of existence.

The Pittsfield Cubs moved toWilliamsport, Pennsylvania after the 1988 season, becoming theWilliamsport Bills and affiliating with theSeattle Mariners. The community of Pittsfield gained thePittsfield Mets for the 1989 season. The Chicago Cubs transferred their AA level affiliation to theCharlotte Knights.^[2]

• Jeff Cornell (1985)
• Steve Hammond (1985)
• Jeff Jones (1985)
• Dickie Noles (1987)
• Al Chambers (1988)

• First Base:Phil Stephenson (1986),Mark Grace (1987)
• Shortstop:Mike Brumley (1985),Paul Noce (1986)
• Outfield:Rafael Palmeiro (1986),Dwight Smith (1987),Jerome Walton (1988)
• Pitcher:Dean Wilkins (1988)

• Winning Percentage: .813 (13-3), David Masters (1987)
  .818 (9-2) Michael Harkey (1988)

• Batting Average: .331,Jerome Walton (1988)
• Runs: 87,Paul Noce (1986)
  111,Dwight Smith (1987)
  82,Ced Landrum (1988)
• Hits: 156,Rafael Palmeiro (1986)
• Runs Batted In: 95,Rafael Palmeiro (1986)
  101, Mark Grace (1987)

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