Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.60 ERA) vs Jameson Taillon (2-4, 5.20 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates Daily Update
May 27, 2026

Q: What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 29-26, 4th in the NL Central.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 29-26, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates pummeled the Chicago Cubs 12-1 at PNC Park. Today they play the Chicago Cubs at 06:40 PM EDT on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network.

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Pirates Game Today

Opponent:	Chicago Cubs (29-26)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.60 ERA) vs Jameson Taillon (2-4, 5.20 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network
Forecast:	⛅ Partly cloudy, 69°F, Wind 2 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates pummeled the Chicago Cubs 12-1 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	1
	5	0	0	0	3	1	1	2		12	15	3

Highlights

Spencer Horwitz went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Bryan Reynolds went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Oneil Cruz went 3-3 with 1 RBI.
Esmerlyn Valdez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	32	20	.615		W2
Cardinals	29	24	.547	3.5	L3
Reds	29	25	.537	4.0	W3
Pirates	29	26	.527	4.5	W3
Cubs	29	26	.527	4.5	L10

Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +19 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	13	.270	.906	33
15 Oneil Cruz	11	.265	.790	35
10 Bryan Reynolds	4	.256	.769	34

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Gregory Soto	3-0	2.13	0.79	25.1
30 Paul Skenes	6-4	3.00	0.82	60.0
35 Braxton Ashcraft	4-2	2.75	1.05	68.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 Brandon Lowe	5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
55 Esmerlyn Valdez	2 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games
15 Oneil Cruz	6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
2 Spencer Horwitz	5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
30 Paul Skenes	8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
35 Braxton Ashcraft	7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31 Gregory Soto	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

Konnor Griffin is stealing headlines and making history as the youngest player to bat leadoff for the Pirates in 74 years, a bold move that speaks volumes about the team's faith in their young talent. During yesterday's 2-1 win over the Cubs, Griffin's RBI double in his first at-bat showcased his potential, while the Pirates' offense continues to turn heads, particularly with Brandon Lowe's unfortunate run-in with PNC Park that robbed him of a home run. This team is riding a warm streak, now 28-26, with a positive run differential of +5 over the last week, but they must maintain this momentum to solidify their position in a competitive NL Central. Don Kelly's fiery demeanor, evidenced by his recent ejections, suggests the Pirates are ready to play with grit and determination as they face the Cubs again.

Sources

Bucsdugout · 15h ago

Konnor Griffin makes Pirates history not seen in over 70 years

Konnor Griffin continues to make history. Debuting at 19 years old, recording an RBI double in his first at-bat, and becoming the youngest shortstop to debut since Alex Rodriguez in 1994, Griffin added another accolade to his growing list. On Tuesday, Griffin became the youngest Pirate to bat leadoff in 74 years. Griffin, 20, is […]

Bucsdugout · 15h ago

Why Spencer Horwitz is the Pirates most underrated hitter

Much has been made of the Pirates’ new-look offense in 2026. After posting one of the worst offensive seasons in franchise history last year, the Pirates have blossomed into one of the best lineups in the sport. Don’t believe it? It’s easy to think after the team finished in the bottom five of most offensive […]

MLB.com · 10h ago

'He causes chaos': Griffin makes history atop lineup in Pirates' big win

PITTSBURGH -- Konnor Griffin received word on Monday night that he’d be making history on Tuesday. When Pirates manager Don Kelly set the lineup for the second game of a four-game series against the Cubs, the 20-year-old Griffin’s name sat at the top. Griffin, who became the youngest Pirates player

MLB.com · 10h ago

Nine observations: Pirates really need to sustain the momentum they've built

On a rainy Saturday night in Toronto, it may have been tough to see. It was definitely difficult after the Pirates dropped three straight to the Phillies, failing to score a run in the final two games. But if you looked around PNC Park Tuesday during the Pirates’ 12-1 thrashing

Rumbunter · 17h ago

Don Kelly’s second ejection in three days says plenty about Pirates’ edge

The Pirates have played plenty of tight, emotional games already this season, and Don Kelly is not managing passively.

Rumbunter · 23h ago

Brandon Lowe gets robbed by PNC Park in Pirates’ strangest twist yet

Brandon Lowe hit two balls that traveled the exact same distance, but only one of them was a home run.

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Sat 05/30	vs Minnesota Twins	4:05 PM

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