What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 43-42, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Bubba Chandler (3-7, 4.42 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (9-3, 2.13 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

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

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

June 30, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 43-42, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Philadelphia Phillies 11-7 at Citizens Bank Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

On the right side of things. Last night's win by 4 gives the score a boost. Add in the offense at 7.0 R/G is a clear positive right now.

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Pirates Game on June 30

Opponent:	Philadelphia Phillies (47-38)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Bubba Chandler (3-7, 4.42 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (9-3, 2.13 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 74°F

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Philadelphia Phillies 11-7 at Citizens Bank Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	2	6	0	0	0	3	11	11	0
	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	7	9	2

Highlights

Endy Rodríguez went 2-3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Esmerlyn Valdez went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Jared Triolo went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	51	31	.622		W1
Cubs	47	38	.553	5.5	W3
Cardinals	43	38	.531	7.5	W1
Pirates	43	42	.506	9.5	W2
Reds	39	44	.470	12.5	L2

Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	20	.239	.815	57
10 Bryan Reynolds	11	.285	.874	52
29 Ryan O'Hearn	13	.288	.820	51

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
48 Evan Sisk	1-0	2.23	1.18	36.1
30 Paul Skenes	6-7	3.10	0.97	93.0
35 Braxton Ashcraft	8-3	3.33	1.08	102.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 Brandon Lowe	1 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .083 AVG in last 3 games
55 Esmerlyn Valdez	6 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .75 AVG in last 3 games
19 Jared Triolo	4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
29 Ryan O'Hearn	6 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
35 Braxton Ashcraft	6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
50 Carmen Mlodzinski	7.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games
60 Dennis Santana	3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding high after a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, but the joy is tempered by the unfortunate news of Spencer Horwitz's hamstring injury, which leaves a significant gap in the lineup. As the team prepares to face the Philadelphia Phillies, Braxton Ashcraft aims for his third straight win, showcasing the potential for a strong series ahead. Meanwhile, rookie Esmerlyn Valdez has been nothing short of sensational, smashing a two-run homer for his fourth consecutive game, solidifying his status as an offensive powerhouse. The Pirates are at a crucial point in the season, sitting at .500 with an eye on the playoffs, and with emerging talents like Valdez and the recent success against the Reds, fans have reason to hope as the gauntlet continues.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Pirates expected to be without Spencer Horwitz for extended stretch

The Pirates are going to be without their first baseman for a while. Spencer Horwitz tweaked his hamstring running out a ground ball in the Pirates’ 11-1 win against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Appearing on his weekly radio show on Sunday on flagship 93.7 The Fan, general manager Ben Cherington gave a bleak assessment […]

Bucsdugout

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Aaron Nola

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies, June 29, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are back out on the road as they travel to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Philadelphia Phillies. Ashcroft is looking for his third straight victory after wins in back-to-back starts. In his last appearance on June 24 […]

MLB.com

'Best offense ... I've ever been part of': Bucs aiming high amid gauntlet stretch

PHILADELPHIA -- Good teams must beat other good teams to become great. The Pirates have proven to be a good team 85 games into 2026, producing a .500 record. Though to break a 10-year playoff drought -- the longest in the National League \-\- Pittsburgh must begin to beat the

MLB.com

Bucs rookie Valdez makes history with 4th home run in as many games

PHILADELPHIA -- Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez isn’t hitting like a rookie. Valdez hammered a two-run homer to left field in the top of the fourth inning against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Monday for his fourth long ball in as many games. His two-run shot spurred the Pirates

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It's time to have a real conversation about Pirates fleecing Reds with Tyler Callihan trade

Tyler Callihan helped lift the Pirates to a 9-4 victory over his former team at PNC Park and made Cincinnati’s decision to trade him look worse with every swing.

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Pirates fans are learning Esmerlyn Valdez hype was never loud enough

In just over two weeks, Esmerlyn Valdez has gone from exciting call-up to one of the most fascinating hitters on the Pirates' roster.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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