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Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates


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.

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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.

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.

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Highlights

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
3019.612 L1
Cardinals
2922.5692.0 L1
Cubs
2923.5582.5 L7
Reds
2725.5194.5 W1
Pirates
2626.5005.5 L2

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

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Brandon Lowe
13.260.90732
15
Oneil Cruz
10.250.75833
10
Bryan Reynolds
4.250.75732

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
30
Paul Skenes
6-43.000.8260.0
35
Braxton Ashcraft
3-22.891.0362.1
49
Yohan Ramírez
2-13.641.3129.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
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

PitcherStreak
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
Game #52: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays
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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 […]
'There was good and bad': Skenes evaluates latest shaky outing
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
Bucs' tempers flare as Murphy, Kelly tossed amid tense 6th
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
Former Pirates manager reveals promise he made to Roberto Clemente’s widow that altered history
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.
3 Pirates players proving they shouldn't be on the roster come June 1
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.
Konnor Griffin Is Evolving Before Our Very Eyes
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.

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

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