What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 35-34, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Braxton Ashcraft (5-3, 3.28 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (5-4, 4.33 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

June 12, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 35-34, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were outplayed by the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-8 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

The numbers aren't lying. A 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score. Compounding things, 6.3 RA/G this stretch. The arms aren't holding up.

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Pirates Game on June 12

Opponent:	Miami Marlins (34-35)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Braxton Ashcraft (5-3, 3.28 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (5-4, 4.33 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 2 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were outplayed by the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-8 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	3	2	0	0	2	1	0	8	10	0
	0	0	0	0	4	0	0	2	0	6	12	0

Highlights

Brandon Lowe went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rafael Flores Jr. went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	41	25	.621		L2
Cardinals	37	29	.561	4.0	L1
Pirates	35	34	.507	7.5	L1
Cubs	35	34	.507	7.5	W1
Reds	32	35	.478	9.5	L1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
43 Rafael Flores Jr.	1	.667	2.800	2
37 Tyler Callihan	2	.385	1.733	6
5 Brandon Lowe	16	.249	.858	45

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
48 Evan Sisk	1-0	1.86	1.14	29.0
30 Paul Skenes	6-5	2.84	0.93	76.0
31 Gregory Soto	4-1	3.38	0.92	29.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
2 Spencer Horwitz	6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
37 Tyler Callihan	3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates face mounting challenges as center fielder Oneil Cruz lands on the injured list, expected to miss a month, leaving a gaping hole in an already depleted lineup. With Konnor Griffin also sidelined, the Bucs are desperate for offensive firepower, making the recall of Esmerlyn Valdez all the more crucial. To add to the mix, rookie catcher Rafael Flores Jr. dazzled with a 440-foot home run, providing a glimmer of hope amid the turmoil. The team is also giving pitching prospect Antwone Kelly his MLB debut, hoping he can stabilize a rotation plagued by Mitch Keller's troubling 7.01 ERA. As they gear up for a tough matchup against the Dodgers, the Pirates are banking on fresh talent to spark a revival and keep their postseason hopes alive.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Oniel Cruz expected to miss a month, Pirates recall Esmerlyn Valdez

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense took another major hit this week. Already without shortstop Konnor Griffin due to a forearm injury, the middle of the order will lose one of baseball’s lone 30/30 candidates for the foreseeable future. On Wednesday, the Pirates placed center fielder Oneil Cruz on the 10-day injured list. Cruz was scratched from […]

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Shohei Ohtani vs. Jared Jones

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Thursday, June 11, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pirates face off against the Dodgers in the series finale at PNC Park, which means it’s another tough matchup against the defending champs. While it may not be Shohei Ohtani on the mound for the Dodgers, Justin Wrobleski is taking the bump […]

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Pirates To Recall Antwone Kelly For MLB Debut

The Pirates will recall pitching prospect Antwone Kelly for his MLB debut, reports Francys Romero. He’s already on the 40-man roster, as the Bucs needed to select his contract last offseason to keep him out of the Rule 5 draft. They’ll need to make an active roster move involving a pitcher tomorrow. Kelly, not to be […]

MLB.com

'We need to find a way': Bucs have faith in righty as Keller's command issues continue

PITTSBURGH -- At 30 years old, Mitch Keller is the veteran of the Pirates' rotation. But this year, in his eighth MLB season, Keller is experiencing a power outage. The right-hander entered Thursday’s rubber match with a 7.01 ERA in his prior seven starts. His struggles only continued against the

MLB.com

Flores' 1st big league HR sparks 4-run frame for Bucs ... and goes 440 feet

PITTSBURGH -- Rafael Flores Jr. was called up on Wednesday after being added to the taxi squad the day prior, expected to add some catching depth. Fast forward to Thursday, and Flores was thrown into the fire himself.

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Pirates’ latest roster shuffle comes with one win and one painful loss

The Pittsburgh Pirates are scrambling to patch holes while hoping some fresh faces can provide a spark.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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