What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 24-21, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Bubba Chandler (1-4, 4.62 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (4-2, 2.11 ERA). First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh. First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

May 16, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 24-21, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 9-11 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

57°

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Lukewarm

the bats are locked in

Not much is separating the good from the bad. 6.3 R/G this week. The lineup is doing its job. But the 2-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today.

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Pirates Game on May 16

Opponent:	Philadelphia Phillies (22-23)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	04:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Bubba Chandler (1-4, 4.62 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (4-2, 2.11 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 9-11 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	2	0	2	0	3	3	11	14	2
	0	0	6	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	9	11	1

The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Brandon Lowe went 2-5 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Oneil Cruz went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Marcell Ozuna went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cubs	29	16	.644		W2
Brewers	25	17	.595	2.5	W2
Cardinals	26	18	.591	2.5	W2
Pirates	24	21	.533	5.0	L1
Reds	24	21	.533	5.0	W2

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

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	12	.252	.915	31
15 Oneil Cruz	10	.265	.813	32
29 Ryan O'Hearn	7	.291	.832	29

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
30 Paul Skenes	6-2	1.98	0.64	50.0
35 Braxton Ashcraft	2-2	3.09	1.05	55.1
49 Yohan Ramírez	2-1	3.96	1.32	25.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 Brandon Lowe	2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .154 AVG in last 3 games
19 Jared Triolo	4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
29 Ryan O'Hearn	5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
30 Paul Skenes	8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
35 Braxton Ashcraft	7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
23 Mitch Keller	7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Pirates News

Endy Rodriguez's return to the big leagues paid immediate dividends, as he powered the Pirates to a 7-2 victory over the Rockies with a stellar 2-for-3 showing, including a two-run single that sparked the offense. This win sets the stage for a heavyweight clash tonight against the Phillies, with Braxton Ashcraft on the mound sporting a solid 2.77 ERA, going head-to-head with Aaron Nola. The Pirates need every ounce of momentum after a recent loss to Philadelphia that saw their bullpen squander a six-run lead, leaving fans anxious. Adding to the atmosphere, Marcell Ozuna's home run sent fans into a frenzy, further solidifying the Pirates' playful identity this season, but the catching situation remains a topic of concern as they can’t afford to overlook Rodriguez again.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Game #45: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 15, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Aaron Nola (2-3, 5.14 ERA) vs. Braxton Ashcraft (2-2, 2.77 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Philadelphia Phillies today at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. […]

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Endy Rodriguez sighting lifts Pirates over Rockies

Endy Rodriguez made his first Major League appearance since June of 2025, and he responded by going 2-for-3,including a double and a two-run single, to lift the Pirates to a 7-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Of course Ryan O’Hearn continued producing as well, as he went 3-for-4 with his 7th dinger of […]

MLB.com

Pirates on losing end in extras as bullpen can't hold on to 6-run lead

PITTSBURGH – Friday was Fireworks Night at PNC Park, and, in a sense, there were three separate shows. The grand finale came when the fans were greeted with a display of pyrotechnics following the Pirates' 11-9 loss to the Phillies in 10 innings in the opener of a three-game series.

MLB.com

Hoist it! Bucs reliever catches homer in traffic cone, taking team celly to new level

PITTSBURGH – The orange traffic cones, which have become a whimsical rallying point for the Pirates this season, went to a whole other level on Friday night at PNC Park. When Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run home run into the Pirates’ bullpen in right-center field to cap a six-run third

Rumbunter

Carmen Mlodzinski says the quiet part out loud about Pirates’ catching situation

The Pirates can’t afford to keep treating Endy Rodriguez like an afterthought.

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Pirates Injury Update: Jake Mangum timeline, Joey Bart uncertainty, Chris Devenski

Jake Mangum’s absence appears set to be a short one for the Pirates, while Joey Bart and Chris Devenski's return timelines remain unclear.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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