Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Mitch Keller (3-1, 2.85 ERA) vs Zac Gallen (1-2, 4.45 ERA). First pitch at 03:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, DBACKS.TV. First pitch at 03:40 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates Daily Update
May 7, 2026

Q: What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 20-17, 4th in the NL Central.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 20-17, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 at Chase Field. Today they play the Arizona Diamondbacks at 03:40 PM EDT on SportsNet Pittsburgh, DBACKS.TV.

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a healthy roster

14-Day Trend

30° 77°

Things are trending well. Relatively healthy at 1 on the IL. Factor in outpacing opponents by 5 runs this stretch.

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Pirates Game Today

Opponent:	Arizona Diamondbacks (17-18)
Location:	Chase Field
First Pitch:	03:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Mitch Keller (3-1, 2.85 ERA) vs Zac Gallen (1-2, 4.45 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, DBACKS.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 64°F, Wind 7 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 at Chase Field.

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

Highlights

Brandon Lowe went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cubs	25	12	.676		W8
Cardinals	21	15	.583	3.5	L1
Brewers	19	16	.543	5.0	W1
Pirates	20	17	.541	5.0	W1
Reds	20	17	.541	5.0	L6

Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	9	.252	.906	22
15 Oneil Cruz	9	.250	.779	28
29 Ryan O'Hearn	5	.294	.833	24

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
30 Paul Skenes	5-2	2.36	0.71	42.0
35 Braxton Ashcraft	1-2	3.02	1.08	41.2
23 Mitch Keller	3-1	2.85	1.05	41.0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
30 Paul Skenes	8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
35 Braxton Ashcraft	7.2 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
23 Mitch Keller	7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Pirates News

Paul Skenes was once again electric on the mound, tossing eight scoreless innings in a nail-biting 1-0 victory against the Diamondbacks, proving he's still the ace everyone knows him to be. Brandon Lowe's towering 435-foot homer early in the game was all the support Skenes needed, showcasing the power that fuels the Pirates' offense, now averaging 6.1 runs per game. Meanwhile, the team is still coping with the sad news of Bob Skinner's passing, a reminder of the franchise's rich history and the impact of its former players. As they gear up for the continuation of their series against Arizona, the Pirates must address concerns surrounding Bubba Chandler, whose struggles are drawing unwanted attention amid the team's ups and downs. The Pirates sit at 19-17, and as they head into this series, fans are hoping for a positive shift.

Sources

Bucsdugout · 6h ago

Game #37: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Pittsburgh Pirates, vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, May 6, 2026, 9:40 p.m. ET Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ Broadcast: 93.7 KDKA The Fan, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Paul Skenes (4-2, 3.18 ERA) vs. Michael Soroka (4-1, 4.70 ERA) The Pirates continue their road trip, traveling out west to face the Diamondbacks in a three-game series at Chase Field […]

Bucsdugout · 21h ago

Former Pirates World Series winner Bob Skinner passes away

The Pittsburgh Pirates family got some bad news, when it was announced that former Bucs outfielder/first baseman/coach and World Series champion Bob Skinner died at age 94 in San Diego. The cause was not released, but when you make it to 94, it could be just about anything. Skinner spent 12 years in the MLB, […]

MLB.com · 1h ago

Vintage Skenes fires 8 scoreless innings as Pirates even series

PHOENIX -- Reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes toyed with perfection, again, while dominating the Diamondbacks in a 1-0 victory Wednesday night. Skenes was in such command that he made Brandon Lowe’s 435-foot first inning homer on the fourth pitch of the game feel like a 10-spot.

MLB.com · 12h ago

Jones makes 2nd rehab start, delivers 3 innings at Triple-A Indianapolis

Pirates right-hander Jared Jones continues to inch his way toward a long-awaited return to the big league mound. Jones tossed three innings of one-run ball in his second Minor League rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday. He scattered five hits and walked one while recording two strikeouts against Omaha

Rumbunter · 8h ago

Former Pirates castoff pulls off impossible feat with Diamondbacks

Ildemaro Vargas, who had 13 plate appearances with the Pirates in 2021, is now leading the league in batting average with the Diamondbacks.

Rumbunter · 16h ago

Bubba Chandler’s struggles have Pirates fans pointing fingers the wrong way

The Pirates’ biggest problem with Bubba Chandler right now isn’t Joey Bart. It’s that too many people are looking for someone else to blame.

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