What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 43-43, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Paul Skenes (6-7, 3.10 ERA) vs Zack Wheeler (8-1, 2.03 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

July 01, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 43-43, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were dismantled by the Philadelphia Phillies 0-8 at Citizens Bank Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Right in the middle for a reason. A 8-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. At least the bats have been lively at 6.7 R/G.

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Pirates Game on July 01

Opponent:	Philadelphia Phillies (48-38)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Paul Skenes (6-7, 3.10 ERA) vs Zack Wheeler (8-1, 2.03 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were dismantled by the Philadelphia Phillies 0-8 at Citizens Bank Park.

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

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	52	31	.627		W2
Cubs	48	38	.558	5.5	W4
Cardinals	44	38	.537	7.5	W2
Pirates	43	43	.500	10.5	L1
Reds	39	45	.464	13.5	L3

Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	20	.239	.815	57
10 Bryan Reynolds	11	.282	.864	52
29 Ryan O'Hearn	13	.288	.822	51

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
48 Evan Sisk	1-0	2.23	1.18	36.1
30 Paul Skenes	6-7	3.10	0.97	93.0
35 Braxton Ashcraft	8-3	3.33	1.08	102.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 Brandon Lowe	1 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .083 AVG in last 3 games
55 Esmerlyn Valdez	7 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .7 AVG in last 3 games
29 Ryan O'Hearn	5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
35 Braxton Ashcraft	6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
50 Carmen Mlodzinski	7.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games
60 Dennis Santana	3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

Esmerlyn Valdez is stealing the spotlight with his electric bat, smashing six home runs in just 16 games, while the Pirates are riding the momentum from their 11-7 comeback win over the Phillies. With the offense averaging an impressive 7.0 runs per game recently, the Bucs are finding their rhythm, but their struggles against left-handed pitchers loom large. The team’s recent decision to bench key hitters in the face of this challenge only amplifies the urgency for a solution. Meanwhile, Bryan Reynolds is solidifying his All-Star case and Paul Skenes is gearing up for a marquee matchup against the Phillies' ace, Aaron Nola. As the Pirates sit just a game above .500, they need to capitalize on this offensive surge and address their RISP woes to maintain their climb in the standings.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Esmerlyn Valdez continues to make magic happen for Pirates lineup

The magician has taken center stage in Major League Baseball. For his first act, he’s making the ball disappear regularly. Four games in a row, to be exact. Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez has been a lightning rod for the offense over the past week, smashing six home runs in his first 16 career games. In […]

Bucsdugout

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Bubba Chandler vs. Cristopher Sanchez

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies, June 30, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are fresh off of a big comeback victory against the Philadelphia Phillies to start their three-game set in Citizens Bank Park. The Pirates trailed 5-0 after the third inning, but a pair of runs in the fourth and a run in […]

MLB.com

Bucs blanked by Sánchez as left-handed pitching continues to puzzle Pittsburgh

PHILADELPHIA -- The Pirates have batted so poorly against left-handed pitchers that they benched two of their best hitters as a possible solution. Against one of the best southpaws in the sport, the latest iteration of a possible answer faltered. Pittsburgh fell to Philadelphia 8-0 Tuesday night, tallying just three

MLB.com

Skenes set for marquee matchup against Wheeler, Phils

PITTSBURGH -- Paul Skenes went through June without earning a victory. But entering July, the Pirates' ace still holds a 3.10 ERA through 17 starts in his third Major League season. In a stacked National League field, Skenes is looking to become the fourth pitcher in MLB history to make

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Bryan Reynolds is forcing MLB to notice what Pirates fans already knew

What Bryan Reynolds has done for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, especially in June, is All-Star caliber.

Rumbunter

Pirates can turn RISP frustration into a badly needed wake up call

Monday night’s win over the Phillies gave the Pirates proof that they don't need to keep wasting their own chances, but one night shouldn't erase the larger issue.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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