What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 19-17, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Paul Skenes (4-2, 2.91 ERA) vs Michael Soroka (4-1, 4.70 ERA). First pitch at 09:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Dbacks.TV. First pitch at 09:40 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

May 06, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 19-17, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were blown out by the Arizona Diamondbacks 0-9 at Chase Field.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

The numbers are pulling in both directions. Losing by 9 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. Counterbalancing that, the offense at 6.1 R/G is a clear positive right now.

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Pirates Game on May 06

Opponent:	Arizona Diamondbacks (17-17)
Location:	Chase Field
First Pitch:	09:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Paul Skenes (4-2, 2.91 ERA) vs Michael Soroka (4-1, 4.70 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Dbacks.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 12 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were blown out by the Arizona Diamondbacks 0-9 at Chase Field.

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

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cubs	24	12	.667		W7
Cardinals	21	14	.600	2.5	W1
Reds	20	16	.556	4.0	L5
Brewers	18	16	.529	5.0	L2
Pirates	19	17	.528	5.0	L1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
15 Oneil Cruz	9	.257	.800	28
5 Brandon Lowe	8	.243	.878	21
29 Ryan O'Hearn	5	.301	.848	24

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
30 Paul Skenes	4-2	2.91	0.82	34.0
35 Braxton Ashcraft	1-2	3.02	1.08	41.2
23 Mitch Keller	3-1	2.85	1.05	41.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
32 Henry Davis	2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games
19 Jared Triolo	3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
6 Konnor Griffin	6 hits, 2 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
30 Paul Skenes	7.0 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

The Pittsburgh Pirates are facing a challenging stretch as they kick off a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks without manager Don Kelly and pitcher Chris Devenski, both serving suspensions for a recent incident against the Reds. Devenski’s absence, a three-game sentence for intentionally throwing at a batter, is a blow for a pitching staff that already has its struggles. Meanwhile, Bubba Chandler will take the mound, boasting a fastball that peaked at over 100 mph but must find run support as the offense has been inconsistent. The Pirates enter this matchup with a 19-16 record and a recent run differential of +7, but they’ll need to capitalize on their offensive prowess to avoid a cold snap against a competitive Diamondbacks squad.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Game #36: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Pittsburgh Pirates, vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, May 5, 2026, 9:40 p.m. ET Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ Broadcast: 93.7 KDKA The Fan, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Bubba Chandler (1-3, 4.97 ERA) vs. Eduardo Rodriguez (2-0, 3.03 ERA) The Pirates continue their road trip, traveling out west to face the Diamondbacks in a three-game series at Chase Field […]

Bucsdugout

Pirates manager Don Kelly, pitcher Chris Devenski suspended by MLB for incident on Saturday vs. Reds

The Pirates will be down pitcher Chris Devenski for the first two games of the Diamondbacks series and manager Don Kelly for one after Major League Baseball suspended Devenski for intentionally throwing at Cincinnati’s Sal Stewart in the seventh inning of Saturday’s game against the Reds. The league announced the moves, which are accompanied by […]

Mlbtraderumors

Bob Skinner Passes Away

Bob Skinner, an All-Star left fielder and two-time World Series champion as a player, passed away on Monday at age 94. The Pirates announced the news this afternoon. “As a member of the 1960 World Series championship team, Bob was an important part of one of the most beloved teams in our storied history and […]

Mlbtraderumors

MLB Issues Three-Game Suspension To Chris Devenski

Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Pirates righty Chris Devenski has been given a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for what the league believes to have been intentionally throwing at Reds infielder Sal Stewart in Saturday’s game. That will go into effect tonight, unless Devenski files an appeal. He’d remain eligible to pitch while […]

MLB.com

Chandler brings the heat, but offense goes cold vs. E-Rod

PHOENIX – As he does, Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler dialed up the heat Tuesday. Chandler’s fastball was clocked at 100-plus mph four times in the first inning, and he hit 99 mph or above 18 times in his five innings, while delivering the 25 fastest pitches of the game, according

MLB.com

Pirates reliever Devenski (2 games), manager Kelly (1) suspended for tight pitch

PHOENIX -- Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally throwing at Sal Stewart of the Reds during the top of the seventh inning of Saturday’s game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday. Devenski’s suspension was reduced to two games

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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