What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 52-48, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Braxton Ashcraft (9-3, 3.49 ERA) vs Ryan Weathers (3-7, 4.15 ERA). First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, SportsNet Pittsburgh. First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

July 20, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 52-48, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 at Progressive Field.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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Pirates Game on July 20

Opponent:	New York Yankees (55-44)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Braxton Ashcraft (9-3, 3.49 ERA) vs Ryan Weathers (3-7, 4.15 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 3 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 at Progressive Field.

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

Highlights

Esmerlyn Valdez went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Billy Cook went 3-4 with 2 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	62	37	.626		W3
Cubs	56	43	.566	6.0	W2
Cardinals	51	47	.520	10.5	L2
Pirates	52	48	.520	10.5	W1
Reds	45	53	.459	16.5	W1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +27 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	21	.248	.802	65
29 Ryan O'Hearn	16	.278	.816	64
10 Bryan Reynolds	14	.282	.873	59

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
30 Paul Skenes	9-8	3.43	1.04	115.1
46 Mason Montgomery	2-3	3.92	1.26	39.0
35 Braxton Ashcraft	9-3	3.49	1.11	113.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
55 Esmerlyn Valdez	3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games
19 Jared Triolo	6 hits, 2 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
30 Paul Skenes	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
17 Jared Jones	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
72 Isaac Mattson	2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

Paul Skenes is back and better than ever, ready to lead the Pirates against the Guardians after a dazzling seven-inning performance that solidified his place among baseball's elite. With a record of 51-48, the Pirates have surged to a 6-1 clip over the past week, riding high on a +22 run differential that reflects their potent offense. Billy Cook is also making headlines, celebrating not just a strong performance but a personal milestone with his recent marriage. Meanwhile, rookie Esmerlyn Valdez continues to impress, hitting 12 homers in his first 31 games, an accomplishment that places him in rare company. As the Pirates wrap up this series against the Guardians, the momentum is palpable, and fans have every reason to feel optimistic about the team's trajectory.

Sources

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Paul Skenes vs. Tanner Bibee

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians, July 19, 2026, 1:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off their first series of the season’s second half as they take on the Cleveland Guardians in a Sunday afternoon game. The Battle of the Aces in today’s matchup, as Paul Skenes takes the mound for the Pirates. He […]

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Skenes reasserts himself as one of baseball's best in 7-inning gem

CLEVELAND -- Paul Skenes entered Sunday’s start as well rested as he’ll be in season. Skenes hadn’t pitched in a week and took full days off on Monday and Tuesday while participating in All-Star festivities. Recharged for the second half, Skenes twirled his best start of the summer. The 24-year-old

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Pirates Insider: Billy Cook apparently can't stop being a good teammate

CLEVELAND — The biggest game of Billy Cook’s career was amazingly preceded by the biggest moment of his personal life. While many of his Pirates teammates were vacationing or otherwise relaxing last week over the All-Star break, Cook got married. Yes, married. “It wasn’t a courthouse thing,” Cook said. “We

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Konnor Griffin already can't wait to reunite with Pirates' first-round draft pick

Konnor Griffin had nothing but good things to say about Derek Curiel, the Pirates' first-round draft pick and his former Team USA teammate.

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Pirates vs. Guardians Rain Delay, July 18: Updates, Start Time, Full Details

The Pittsburgh Pirates won the first half of their doubleheader against the Guardians. Unfortunately, the second half is officially in a rain delay.

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Pirates rookie Valdez up to 12 HRs in 31 games

Pirates rookie OF Esmerlyn Valdez is the fourth player in major league history with at least 12 homers and 31 RBIs in their first 31 games.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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