What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 56-57, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Bubba Chandler (3-8, 4.56 ERA) vs Brandon Sproat (3-6, 5.05 ERA). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook. First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

August 03, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 56-57, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were dismantled by the Cincinnati Reds 2-10 at Great American Ball Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Rock bottom territory. Last night's loss by 8 drags the score down. Pair that with a 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin.

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Pirates Game on August 03

Opponent:	Milwaukee Brewers (69-42)
Location:	American Family Field
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Bubba Chandler (3-8, 4.56 ERA) vs Brandon Sproat (3-6, 5.05 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 3 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were dismantled by the Cincinnati Reds 2-10 at Great American Ball Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	4	0
	3	1	3	2	0	0	0	1		10	10	0

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	69	42	.622		L1
Cubs	63	49	.562	6.5	L1
Pirates	56	57	.496	14.0	L1
Cardinals	55	57	.491	14.5	W1
Reds	53	58	.477	16.0	W1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	23	.255	.810	71
10 Bryan Reynolds	15	.269	.832	63
55 Esmerlyn Valdez	14	.262	.994	38

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
46 Mason Montgomery	4-3	3.80	1.20	45.0
49 Yohan Ramírez	6-3	3.00	1.35	60.0
30 Paul Skenes	9-9	3.90	1.11	124.2

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
30 Paul Skenes	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
58 Noah Murdock	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games
46 Mason Montgomery	2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are making a push for a wild card spot, but their lukewarm performance continues to raise eyebrows, especially after a mixed week that saw them go 3-4. Last night's 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds offered a glimmer of hope, though their recent run differential of -1 highlights just how tenuous this momentum is. Mitch Keller is set to take the mound today, seeking his first win in a high-stakes finale against Cincinnati, while the front office is reportedly eyeing relief pitcher Adrian Morejon ahead of the trade deadline. Meanwhile, Camilo Doval made an impressive debut from the bullpen, boasting solid numbers outside of Yankee Stadium. With manager Don Kelly already leading the league in ejections, it’s clear this team is feeling the pressure as they navigate the final stretch of the season.

Sources

Bucsdugout

SB Nation Reacts results: Add a Pirates player from the last 25 years to this roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a tight race right now for a National League wild card spot. This is a team that feels a piece or two away which made this a very entertaining and interesting question for you guys. We asked you to pick a Pirate player from the last 25 years to add […]

Bucsdugout

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Mitch Keller vs. Chase Burns

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, August 2, 2026, 1:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off their four-game set against the Cincinnati Reds, but they won’t have it easy in the final game before the MLB Trade Deadline tomorrow. Mitch Keller gets the start for the Pirates, and he’s looking for his first win […]

Mlbtraderumors

Yankees, Rays, Pirates Interested In Adrian Morejon

Adrian Morejon could be the best relief pitcher traded ahead of the deadline, especially if the Padres decide to hold on to his teammate Mason Miller. Morejon ranks third among relievers in innings pitched over the last three seasons, with a 2.62 ERA and 2.93 SIERA. In his free agent walk year, he has arguably […]

Mlbtraderumors

Mets Claim Shawn Ross, Designate Joey Gerber

The Mets announced that catcher Shawn Ross has been claimed off waivers from the Pirates. To create 40-man roster space, right-hander Joey Gerber was designated for assignment. Gerber has a 4.32 ERA over 8 1/3 innings and seven appearances for New York this season, amidst multiple trips back and forth between the active roster and […]

MLB.com

Doval shows some good stuff coming out of 'pen in Pirates debut

CINCINNATI -- Camilo Doval's ERA at Yankee Stadium this season is 7.08. Outside of the Bronx, his ERA is 2.21. The intriguing splits were put to the test on Sunday afternoon as Doval made his Pirates debut in the eighth inning against the Reds at Great American Ball Park. In

MLB.com

Bucs manager Kelly ejected for arguing about field conditions at soggy GABP

CINCINNATI -- As the rain poured down on Great American Ball Park, a simple conversation on a possible delay turned into Pirates manager Don Kelly’s MLB-leading fifth ejection of the season in a 10-2 loss to the Reds on Sunday afternoon. The ejection occurred in the fourth inning with Pittsburgh

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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