Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 0-1, 4th in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Just 1 games into the season. Nothing is running away in either direction. The quality of contact tells the story: 0.232 xwOBA, just 23.9% hard-hit rate. But opponents scoring just 0.0 per game. The mound work is solid.
Pirates Game on March 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (0-1, 67.50 ERA) vs Freddy Peralta (1-0, 7.20 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 5 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
1 | 0 | 1.000 | W1 | ||
|
Cardinals
|
1 | 0 | 1.000 | W1 | ||
|
Cubs
|
0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 | L1 | |
|
Pirates
|
0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 | L1 | |
|
Reds
|
0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 0-0 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .500 | 2.500 | 3 | |
| 1 | .500 | 1.750 | 1 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.250 | 2 |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates kick off the season with mixed feelings, ranked 22nd by ESPN as they face another year without an Opening Day home game,marking 12 straight seasons on the road. The mood is tempered by the bittersweet departure of Andrew McCutchen, who’s set to start his 18th MLB season with the Texas Rangers, leaving a void that fans will feel. However, there’s a glimmer of hope in young ace Paul Skenes, whose confidence is palpable as he readies himself to lead the rotation. Meanwhile, rookie Seth Hernandez has made a splash with his impressive 102.4 mph fastball, giving fans something to cheer for as the season begins. With expectations low but excitement brewing for fresh talent, the Pirates will look to prove the doubters wrong in 2026.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 03/28 |
@ New York Mets
|
4:10 PM |
| Sun 03/29 |
@ New York Mets
|
1:40 PM |
| Mon 03/30 |
@ Cincinnati Reds
|
6:40 PM |
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