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The Pittsburgh Pirates were 79-77, 3rd in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check
66°
▼2
Warm
a hot week

The numbers paint a decent picture. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. And +4 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.

Pirates Game on September 22

Opponent:St. Louis Cardinals (76-80)
Location:PNC Park
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Jared Jones (4-6, 4.17 ERA) vs Andre Pallante (12-7, 3.70 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 65°F, Wind 8 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
9858.628 W3
Cubs
8769.55811.0 W2
Pirates
7977.50619.0 W4
Cardinals
7680.48722.0 W1
Reds
7284.46226.0 L2

Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Brandon Lowe
33.262.82493
15
Oneil Cruz
20.280.85767
29
Ryan O'Hearn
18.264.77473

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
46
Mason Montgomery
6-32.591.0366.0
49
Yohan Ramírez
7-42.931.1983.0
18
Luke Weaver
3-12.790.9758.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
Brandon Lowe
4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games
15
Oneil Cruz
6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
43
Rafael Flores Jr.
4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
46
Mason Montgomery
3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
17
Jared Jones
7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
49
Yohan Ramírez
4.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a warm spot at 79-77, but as whispers of postseason possibilities fade, the sting of missed opportunities hangs heavy over fans. Braxton Ashcraft's season-ending injury leaves a bitter taste, especially as Paul Skenes continues to deflect blame for his struggles on the World Baseball Classic, an excuse that’s wearing thin. Meanwhile, Ryan O'Hearn's dazzling flip play has earned the spotlight as Play of the Week, a small reminder of the exciting moments this season has delivered. Yet, as the regular season winds down, MLB insiders are throwing salt in the wound by highlighting the cruel fate of Pittsburgh's playoff aspirations, a stark reminder that despite flashes of brilliance, the reality is a disheartening end to the season. With the final week upon us, it’s time for the team to reflect on both the highs and the lows, and fans are left wondering what comes next.

Sources
Pirates Braxton Ashcraft injury has no structural damage
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Pirates Braxton Ashcraft injury has no structural damage
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list on September 10, 2026, due to right arm discomfort and fatigue. He has been shut down for the rest of the season. Ashcraft met with reporters at PNC Park on Saturday and made one thing abundantly clear and that is his arm is […]
O'Hearn's amazing flip play named Play of the Week
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O'Hearn's amazing flip play named Play of the Week
With their teams fighting for postseason berths, Miguel Vargas of the White Sox and Jake Cronenworth of the Padres each picked a great time to earn their second career MLB Player of the Week Awards.
1 player to watch on each team during final week of season
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1 player to watch on each team during final week of season
There’s a lot on the line before the 2026 regular season wraps up on Sunday, including postseason seeding, statistical milestones and player development. And even for the players and teams who won’t be chasing a World Series title, finishing the season strong is always important. With the help of MLB.com’s
Pirates fans get one last insult after watching playoff hopes die
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Pirates fans get one last insult after watching playoff hopes die
After the Pirates swept the Royals to improve to 79-77, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi pointed out one final, particularly cruel fact for Pittsburgh fans.
Paul Skenes revives tired WBC excuse after Pirates season slips away
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Paul Skenes revives tired WBC excuse after Pirates season slips away
Paul Skenes blaming the WBC, even partially, for his struggles this season feels too easy when plenty of pitchers followed the same unconventional spring schedule and thrived.
Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript
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Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript
Anthony Franco Good afternoon, hope all is well! Swapping with Steve this week since I’m off on Friday. He’ll run that chat. Let’s get rolling Quart Lowe I think big market teams will offer Lowe 3/$60-65m and the Pirates will offer 2/$36m. He says he likes Pittsburgh but I can’t see him passing on a […]

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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