What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 19-16, 5th in the NL Central.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are 19-16, 5th in the NL Central. They are 3-4 over their last 7 games.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

May 04, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 19-16, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates eked out a win over the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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the bats are locked in

The numbers paint a decent picture. 6.4 R/G this week. The lineup is doing its job. Factor in the +7 run differential backs up the record.

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Pirates Game on May 04

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Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates eked out a win over the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 at PNC Park.

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Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cubs	22	12	.647		W5
Cardinals	20	14	.588	2.0	L1
Reds	20	14	.588	2.0	L3
Brewers	18	15	.545	3.5	L1
Pirates	19	16	.543	3.5	W3

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

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
15 Oneil Cruz	9	.264	.822	28
5 Brandon Lowe	8	.243	.878	21
29 Ryan O'Hearn	5	.308	.868	24

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
30 Paul Skenes	4-2	3.18	0.85	34.0
35 Braxton Ashcraft	1-2	3.02	1.08	41.2
23 Mitch Keller	3-1	2.85	1.05	41.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
10 Bryan Reynolds	4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
32 Henry Davis	2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games
19 Jared Triolo	3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
6 Konnor Griffin	6 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
24 Marcell Ozuna	5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
3 Nick Gonzales	5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
30 Paul Skenes	7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
35 Braxton Ashcraft	7.2 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
23 Mitch Keller	7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding high after a dominating 17-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, but let's not get too carried away with the celebration just yet. Despite the blowout, the Pirates have had a rough stretch, going 2-5 over the past week and showcasing a run differential of just +1. Braxton Ashcraft is set to take the mound today, hoping to build on his recent success and help the team find some consistency, as he boasts a respectable 3.71 ERA. The offense exploded for 13 hits in the first four innings last night, but the team needs to keep this momentum going against a Reds squad that has given them trouble. With only a 18-16 record, the Pirates need to turn this warm vibe into something more tangible before the season slips away.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Game #35: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 3, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh Pitching Matchup: Chase Burns (3-1, 2.65 ERA) vs. Braxton Ashcraft (1-2, 3.71 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Cincinnati Reds this afternoon at beautiful PNC Park looking for a win. Please […]

MLB.com

Ashcraft tosses gem in longest start of career as Bucs sweep Reds

PITTSBURGH – The early innings of Braxton Ashcraft’s Sunday afternoon start against the Reds checked all the boxes necessary for a possible special outing on the mound. The right-hander was working quickly and in rhythm, getting ahead in counts and commanding his entire arsenal of pitches in Pittsburgh’s 1-0 victory

Rumbunter

Pirates once again fall short in area MLB players clearly value most

The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't rank highly in a poll asking MLB players which cities and stadiums were the best to travel to and play in.

Rumbunter

Pirates’ blowout win over reds came with a ridiculous Ke’Bryan Hayes wrinkle

The Pirates recorded 13 hits in the first four innings alone against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

CBS Sports

Reds pitchers walk seven straight Pirates hitters, tying MLB record

Four runs scored without a ball in play in the second inning on Saturday

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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