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Pittsburgh Pirates Daily Update


The Pittsburgh Pirates are 46-45, 4th in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday. Today they play the Atlanta Braves at 06:40 PM EDT on SportsNet Pittsburgh, BravesVision, Gray TV.

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Pirates Daily Vibe Check
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In a good rhythm. 6.6 R/G this week. The lineup is doing its job. On the other hand, 5.9 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.

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Pirates Game Today

Opponent:Atlanta Braves (52-37)
Location:PNC Park
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Paul Skenes (6-8, 3.62 ERA) vs Hurston Waldrep (0-0, 3.68 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet Pittsburgh, BravesVision, Gray TV

Pirates Score & Recap

The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
5633.629 W2
Cubs
5040.5566.5 W1
Cardinals
4741.5348.5 L2
Pirates
4645.50511.0 W2
Reds
4148.46115.0 W1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Brandon Lowe
21.242.81463
10
Bryan Reynolds
13.282.86756
29
Ryan O'Hearn
13.284.80751

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
35
Braxton Ashcraft
9-33.241.10108.1
30
Paul Skenes
6-83.621.0197.0
46
Mason Montgomery
2-34.371.3135.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
Brandon Lowe
3 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .214 AVG in last 3 games
10
Bryan Reynolds
5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
32
Henry Davis
3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games
3
Nick Gonzales
6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
35
Braxton Ashcraft
6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
50
Carmen Mlodzinski
8.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
49
Yohan Ramírez
2.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

Paul Skenes, the Pirates' ace, is set to make a third consecutive All-Star appearance despite being mired in a winless streak that has reached nine starts, a slump that ties him for one of the longest dry spells by a reigning Cy Young winner. While Skenes struggles, the Pirates are contemplating how to bolster their future ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft, with many fans calling for a catcher to replace Henry Davis, who just isn't cutting it. On a lighter note, the team is also celebrating the dedication of Sarah Johnson, a ball girl who juggles nursing shifts and game duties, embodying the hardworking spirit of Pittsburgh. With a record of 46-45 and an exciting win over the Nationals, the Bucs are slowly finding their rhythm, but the questions about their pitching rotation and future roster moves linger.

Sources
What position should the Pirates address for the 2026 MLB Draft ?
Bucsdugout · 22h ago
What position should the Pirates address for the 2026 MLB Draft ?
The 2026 MLB draft is just under a week away, and Pittsburgh has the fifth pick in the draft. The big question is what position should the Pirates address ? The position I would love to see the Bucs address is catcher. Henry Davis just isn’t working anymore and he is starting to turn into […]
Pirates Paul Skenes selected to All-Star Game
Bucsdugout · Yesterday
Pirates Paul Skenes selected to All-Star Game
For the third straight year, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace pitcher Paul Skenes has been selected to the National League All-Star team. Despite his recent struggles Skenes still has All-Star caliber numbers, but there was some surprise that rotation partner Braxton Ashcraft did not receive the nod given the incredible season he’s had. Still though, Skenes […]
Al Holland Passes Away
Mlbtraderumors · 20h ago
Al Holland Passes Away
The Phillies announced that former big league pitcher Al Holland has passed away. He was 73 years old. Holland was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1952. After graduating high school, Holland attended North Carolina A&T State University, a historically black university in Greensboro, North Carolina. He played baseball and also football for the Aggies. His […]
NPB’s Rakuten Eagles Sign Yunior Marte
Mlbtraderumors · Yesterday
NPB’s Rakuten Eagles Sign Yunior Marte
Right-hander Yunior Marte, who was granted his release by the Pirates over the weekend, is signing with the Rakuten Eagles of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, per a team announcement (hat tip to Yuri Karasawa of Yakyu Cosmopolitan). Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Sports Now reported at the time of Marte’s release that the righty was likely […]
24-hour work days?! Bucs ball girl goes straight from nursing shifts to stadium duties
MLB.com · Yesterday
24-hour work days?! Bucs ball girl goes straight from nursing shifts to stadium duties
PITTSBURGH -- Sarah Johnson’s shifts as a Pirates ball girl often close out a 24-hour workday. Johnson will begin her day – or night – by working the night shift at AHN Wexford Hospital from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. After a quick sandwich and some coffee, she’ll make her
With winless drought nearing historic territory, Skenes faces Braves
MLB.com · 17h ago
With winless drought nearing historic territory, Skenes faces Braves
PITTSBURGH – Winless in nine starts since May 12, Pirates ace Paul Skenes is amid the worst stretch of his MLB career. The right-hander’s drought is tied for the second longest by a reigning Cy Young Award winner, just one behind Blake Snell and Jim Perry for the record, per

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Pirates Upcoming Schedule

DateOpponentTime
Wed 07/08
vs Atlanta Braves
6:40 PM
Thu 07/09
vs Atlanta Braves
12:35 PM
Fri 07/10
vs Milwaukee Brewers
6:40 PM

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