What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 53-52, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Braxton Ashcraft (9-4, 3.95 ERA) vs Jameson Taillon (2-5, 5.38 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

July 26, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 53-52, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were crushed by the Chicago Cubs 0-11 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Rough stretch. Dropped last night by 11 and the temperature took a hit. And winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down.

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Pirates Game on July 26

Opponent:	Chicago Cubs (59-45)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Braxton Ashcraft (9-4, 3.95 ERA) vs Jameson Taillon (2-5, 5.38 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were crushed by the Chicago Cubs 0-11 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	3	5	2	1	0	11	16	1
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	1

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	65	39	.625		W1
Cubs	59	45	.567	6.0	W2
Cardinals	53	51	.510	12.0	W1
Pirates	53	52	.505	12.5	L3
Reds	48	55	.466	16.5	L1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	21	.241	.779	65
29 Ryan O'Hearn	16	.278	.800	64
10 Bryan Reynolds	14	.270	.837	59

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
46 Mason Montgomery	3-3	3.70	1.21	41.1
30 Paul Skenes	9-9	3.65	1.06	120.2
49 Yohan Ramírez	6-3	3.31	1.40	54.1

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
46 Mason Montgomery	3.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

Paul Skenes dazzled on the mound last night, racking up a season-high 11 strikeouts, but the Pirates fell short against the Cubs, losing 3-2. With a record of 53-51, this team is still figuring things out, especially as the trade deadline approaches. There's buzz around making moves for bullpen help, and fans are wondering if the Pirates will part with star center fielder Oneil Cruz to acquire the necessary pieces. On a brighter note, Pittsburgh signed No. 5 overall pick Derek Curiel, signaling they might be ready to buy rather than sell at the deadline for once. As they prepare for the next clash with the Cubs, the Pirates need to find a way to convert their recent pitching dominance into wins and avoid another near-miss.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Shota Imanaga vs. Paul Skenes

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 12, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the second matchup of a three-game set against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. The Pirates are handing the ball to Paul Skenes, who has been on a bit of a hot streak as of late. Skenes has won […]

Bucsdugout

SB Nation Reacts: Do fans really want the Pirates to trade star center fielder Oneil Cruz?

The MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in desperate need of bullpen help. Looking for a high-leverage reliever, or two, or three, or even four, is going to be costly. It’s especially that way if the Pirates want to pry hometown star Mason Miller from the San […]

MLB.com

Skenes K's season-high 11, but bid for 4th straight win foiled by Cubs

PITTSBURGH -- In all of Paul Skenes’ impressive achievements three years into his MLB career, he hasn’t won four straight games. Saturday night was a chance at another great feat. Skenes recorded a season-high 11 strikeouts, but he allowed three runs in the fifth, exiting after 5 1/3 innings with

MLB.com

Pirates sign Griffin’s buddy and No. 5 overall pick Curiel

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates struck a deal with No. 5 overall pick Derek Curiel late Saturday night, signing the LSU outfielder for $6,200,000, per MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis. Curiel’s deal is well under the $8,336,500 slot value allocated for the fifth overall selection. Curiel’s signing is expected to be formally

Rumbunter

ESPN's trade deadline update gives Pirates fans a refreshing change

No Pittsburgh Pirates were mentioned in ESPN's top-100 MLB trade deadline candidates. For once, the Pirates are expected to buy at the deadline, which is a refreshing change of pace.

Rumbunter

2 Pirates who will be off the 40-man roster by the 2026 trade deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates have already started trimming the fat from their roster ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, and there's still more work to be done.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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