What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 34-32, 3rd in the NL Central.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are 34-32, 3rd in the NL Central. They are 3-4 over their last 7 games.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

June 08, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 34-32, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were edged out by the Atlanta Braves 2-3 at Truist Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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the bats are locked in

Nothing is running away in either direction. Scoring 5.9 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight. Factor in outscoring teams by 5 over 7 games. The margins are real.

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Pirates Game on June 08

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Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were edged out by the Atlanta Braves 2-3 at Truist Park.

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	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0		3	3	1

Highlights

Spencer Horwitz went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	40	23	.635		W3
Cardinals	35	28	.556	5.0	W4
Pirates	34	32	.515	7.5	L3
Cubs	34	32	.515	7.5	L1
Reds	31	33	.484	9.5	L4

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	15	.252	.858	41
15 Oneil Cruz	14	.264	.822	44
10 Bryan Reynolds	6	.263	.805	39

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
48 Evan Sisk	0-0	1.29	1.07	28.0
31 Gregory Soto	4-1	2.86	0.88	28.1
30 Paul Skenes	6-5	3.09	0.91	70.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
32 Henry Davis	1 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
66 Wilber Dotel	9.0 scoreless IP, 11 K in 3 recent games
48 Evan Sisk	3.4000000000000004 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are still licking their wounds after a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, highlighting concerns around Mitch Keller, who coughed up six earned runs in just 4.2 innings. With a record of 34-31, the team sits in a modest third place in the division and struggles to find consistency, especially as they prepare to face the Braves once more today. On a brighter note, Brandon Lowe managed to avoid serious injury after a scary moment on Saturday, showing resilience with a pinch-hit double. Meanwhile, the Pirates are exploring trade options for bullpen help, but they face stiff competition in San Diego. Bubba Chandler, the rookie right-hander and local Georgia favorite, hopes to bounce back in his next start, but the pressure is mounting as Pittsburgh looks to convert offensive momentum into actual wins.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Game #66: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, June 7, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Bubba Chandler (2-6, 4.89 ERA) vs. Bryce Elder (5-3, 2.63 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]

Bucsdugout

Has Pirates Mitch Keller lost his touch?

On a Friday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost 6-3 to the Atlanta Braves on the road. With that loss, a new issue is opening up for the team, and the issue is starting pitcher Mitch Keller. Keller started the game, and he went 4.2 innings allowing seven hits, six earned runs and walking three batters. […]

Mlbtraderumors

Pirates Select Davis Wendzel, Transfer Chris Devenski To 60-Day IL

The Pirates announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Davis Wendzel from Triple-A Indianapolis. Outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia is being optioned in Wendzel’s place. To clear space on the 40-man roster, reliever Chris Devenski is being transferred to the 60-day injured list. Wendzel signed a minor league contract with Pittsburgh in December and was […]

MLB.com

Chandler's outstanding return home to Georgia ends in disappointment

ATLANTA -- Pirates rookie right-hander Bubba Chandler likely won’t forget the lesson he learned against an MLB-best Braves club that he grew up cheering for: Good teams take advantage of free bases. The 23-year-old who grew up in Bogart, Ga. (about 60 miles east of Truist Park), entered Sunday’s 3-2

MLB.com

Lowe avoids serious injury after Saturday HBP, gets pinch-hit double in Atlanta finale

ATLANTA -- Ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Braves, there was speculation about a potential IL stint for Brandon Lowe. Lowe left Saturday’s 6-3 loss to Atlanta in the top of the ninth inning after he fouled a pitch off his right knee, then he was not in the

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Pirates could run into biggest trade deadline obstacle in pursuit of bullpen help

The Pittsburgh Pirates are officially looking for bullpen help on the trade market. Unfortunately, so too are the San Diego Padres and A.J. Preller.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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