Pirates give – The Pittsburgh Pirates are folding HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” into July’s Yinzerpalooza weekend with a “Dr. Michael ‘Robby’ Robinavitch” bobblehead giveaway for the first 20,000 fans at the July 25 game against the Chicago Cubs—an offer already sparkin
The line to get into PNC Park may be long enough without the worry of missing a limited giveaway. On July 25, the Pittsburgh Pirates plan to hand out a “The Pitt”-inspired bobblehead of Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch to the first 20,000 fans at their game against the Chicago Cubs.
The promotion is part of Yinzerpalooza weekend, a celebration of Pittsburgh culture. It runs Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, with all three games played against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.
Fans will get their shot at the Dr. Robby figurine during the July 25 game—if they’re among the first 20,000 through the gates. The Pirates say the bobblehead is not available for purchase online, making the July 25 matchup the best bet for anyone hoping to take one home.
The team first teased the giveaway on the morning of May 21, posting a picture of the figurine on social media. In the announcement on X, the Pirates wrote, “Dr. Robby will see you now.” They also shared a “The Pitt”-inspired video. using shots around Pittsburgh and adding text counting down the hours before a Pirates game in the style of the HBO Max series.
It’s that character choice—Dr. Robby, from the Emmy Award-winning medical drama—that has fueled a sharply mixed reaction online. Some fans sounded disappointed in the comments under the May 21 post, questioning why the Pirates selected the show’s fictional doctor.
One user, @shoresidesavage, asked: “Has there ever been an ANDY WARHOL?” Another, @CARX3_USMC, said, “Really??? How about Rick Sebak? Seriously,” referring to another medical figure associated with the broader “The Pitt” world.
But other commenters pushed back, arguing the giveaway is exactly what they want from a one-of-a-kind collaboration. User @hannahk_2019 reposted the Pirates’ video announcement with the caption: “(P)eople are so mad at this but I genuinely need one of these.” Another user. @PiratesSign. wrote: “(U)gh pls make this an everyone in attendance I don’t wanna go 5 hours early but I neeeeed it. ” capturing the tension between the event’s limited nature and the desire to be there.
The bobblehead is not the only “Yinzerpalooza” perk on the calendar. During the July 24 game, the Pirates are planning a free t-shirt giveaway for the first 20,000 fans. On July 26, kids 14 and under can take home a Daniel Tiger plush.
Tickets for the weekend are available to purchase on MLB’s website now, and the focus for fans seeking the Dr. Robby bobblehead is straightforward: arrive early and be among the first 20,000 at the July 25 game against the Cubs.
Behind the pop-culture twist, the message from the Pirates is clear—Yinzerpalooza is meant to feel like Pittsburgh, and this year that includes an HBO Max tie-in with a show shot in the city and centered on the world of Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch.
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