What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 26-26, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Mitch Keller (4-2, 3.86 ERA) vs Dylan Cease (3-2, 2.98 ERA). First pitch at 12:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on Sportsnet, TVA Sports, NBCSN / Peacock, NBCSN / Peacock. First pitch at 12:15 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

May 24, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 26-26, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 2-5 at Rogers Centre.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

A rough patch, by the numbers. Only 2 of the last 7 in the win column. Also weighing on the score: a 3-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score.

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Pirates Game on May 24

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (25-27)
Location:	Rogers Centre
First Pitch:	12:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Mitch Keller (4-2, 3.86 ERA) vs Dylan Cease (3-2, 2.98 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Sportsnet, TVA Sports, NBCSN / Peacock, NBCSN / Peacock
Forecast:	🌦️ Light drizzle, 52°F, Wind 9 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 2-5 at Rogers Centre.

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

Highlights

Marcell Ozuna went 1-4 with 2 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	30	19	.612		L1
Cardinals	29	22	.569	2.0	L1
Cubs	29	23	.558	2.5	L7
Reds	27	25	.519	4.5	W1
Pirates	26	26	.500	5.5	L2

Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	13	.260	.907	32
15 Oneil Cruz	10	.250	.758	33
10 Bryan Reynolds	4	.250	.757	32

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
30 Paul Skenes	6-4	3.00	0.82	60.0
35 Braxton Ashcraft	3-2	2.89	1.03	62.1
49 Yohan Ramírez	2-1	3.64	1.31	29.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 Brandon Lowe	4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
13 Endy Rodríguez	4 hits, .5 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, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
61 Justin Lawrence	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reeling after their 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, marking a troubling 2-5 stretch over the last week. Ace Paul Skenes' performance has been a rollercoaster, with another rough outing leading to his ejection alongside pitching coach Bill Murphy, as tempers flared in a tense sixth inning. This current rough patch, where the Bucs have been outscored by ten runs, raises alarms about roster decisions as June approaches, with speculation swirling around players who may not survive the impending shakeup. Amid the chaos, up-and-coming talent Konnor Griffin has shown promise, but the team needs to find stability fast. As they face the Blue Jays again today, there's no room for error if they hope to keep their heads above water in the competitive NL Central.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Game #52: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays, May 23, 2026, 3:07 p.m. ET Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Paul Skenes (6-3, 2.62 ERA) vs. Patrick Corbin (1-1, 4.23 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to grab a win. Please remember our […]

MLB.com

'There was good and bad': Skenes evaluates latest shaky outing

TORONTO -- Looking to bounce back from an uneven start his last time out, Pirates ace Paul Skenes again found himself walking off the mound after allowing multiple runs in the sixth inning on Saturday against the Blue Jays. Skenes immediately found himself on his back foot in Saturday’s 5-2

MLB.com

Bucs' tempers flare as Murphy, Kelly tossed amid tense 6th

TORONTO -- Frustrations boiled over for the Pirates on Saturday amid an eventful sixth inning. Both manager Don Kelly and pitching coach Bill Murphy were ejected after the Blue Jays chased Paul Skenes during Pittsburgh's 5-2 loss at Rogers Centre. The ejections were a buildup of multiple checked-swing calls throughout

Rumbunter

Former Pirates manager reveals promise he made to Roberto Clemente’s widow that altered history

A fateful conversation between Pirates manager Clint Hurdle and Roberto Clemente's widow Vera sparked the Pirates' historic winning season and Wild Card run in 2013.

Rumbunter

3 Pirates players proving they shouldn't be on the roster come June 1

As the Pittsburgh Pirates look to compete in a crowded NL Central, some clear changes need to be made, with these players likely being goners by June 1.

Justbaseball

Konnor Griffin Is Evolving Before Our Very Eyes

Before this year’s home opener at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, the Pirates made the move their fanbase had been anxiously awaiting ever since spring training: Konnor Griffin was on his way to the show for his major league debut in front of a sold-out crowd that would immediately embrace him. Griffin would go on to […] The post Konnor Griffin Is Evolving Before Our Very Eyes appeared first on Just Baseball.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Chicago Cubs for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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