What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 53-50, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Jared Jones (2-1, 4.05 ERA) vs Matthew Boyd (6-1, 4.15 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

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

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

July 24, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 53-50, 3rd in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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dominant pitching

The signals are split. 3.1 RA/G over the last 7. The arms are doing their part. On top of that, +5 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.

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Pirates Game on July 24

Opponent:	Chicago Cubs (57-45)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jared Jones (2-1, 4.05 ERA) vs Matthew Boyd (6-1, 4.15 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 2 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	64	38	.627		W1
Cubs	57	45	.559	7.0	L1
Pirates	53	50	.515	11.5	L1
Cardinals	52	50	.510	12.0	L1
Reds	47	54	.465	16.5	W2

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	21	.243	.784	65
29 Ryan O'Hearn	16	.274	.798	64
10 Bryan Reynolds	14	.275	.854	59

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
46 Mason Montgomery	3-3	3.79	1.24	40.1
30 Paul Skenes	9-8	3.43	1.04	115.1
49 Yohan Ramírez	6-2	3.21	1.35	53.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
19 Jared Triolo	3 hits, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
30 Paul Skenes	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
17 Jared Jones	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
31 Gregory Soto	2 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates took a significant step forward by acquiring right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres, officially moving on from the underwhelming Dennis Santana. This change comes as the Bucs, currently at 53-50, prepare for a vital series against the Chicago Cubs, where their wild card ambitions hang in the balance. With just a half-game separating them from the final wild card spot, every game counts. The Pirates had their bullpen issues exposed in a recent series against the Yankees, but a steady pitching staff with a 3.1 RA/G over the last week offers some hope. Meanwhile, Paul Skenes continues to shine, showcasing his elite skills on the mound. With the trade deadline looming, the Pirates must decide how aggressive they will be to bolster their playoff push.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Pirates move on from former closer, acquire bullpen arm from Padres

After a long and frustrating journey that no one could have seen coming this season, the Pirates have moved on from their former closer. Pittsburgh officially designated right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana for assignment on Thursday, cutting ties with the polarizing reliever. The Bucs acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres in exchange for […]

Bucsdugout

Pirates enter crucial Cubs series with wild card hopes very top of mind

Following a disappointing series loss to the New York Yankees that concluded with another bullpen meltdown, the Pittsburgh Pirates return home to begin a stretch of games that could define their aggressiveness at the trade deadline. The Pirates are 53-50 and entered Thursday just a half-game back of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final wild […]

Mlbtraderumors

Pirates Acquire Ron Marinaccio, Designate Dennis Santana For Assignment

The Pirates announced that they have acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the Padres. The Friars, who designated him for assignment recently, receive international bonus pool considerations in return. The pool space is worth $500K, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. In a corresponding move, Pittsburgh has designated righty Dennis Santana for assignment. Santana, 30, is having […]

Mlbtraderumors

Kevin Gausman’s No-Trade Clause

As the Blue Jays continue to trend toward selling, there’ll be an increased focus on some of their short-term veterans — rentals in particular. Right-hander Kevin Gausman stands as one of the most prominent names who could be shipped out if Toronto does sell, recent struggles notwithstanding. Gausman’s five-year $110MM contract, which expires at season’s […]

MLB.com

How Skenes has used his catching experience to become an elite starting pitcher

PITTSBURGH -- Paul Skenes' responsibilities at Air Force were unlike any other player in the country. When the Falcons held the lead late, Skenes raced from playing catcher to the bullpen to warm up as the pitcher. It was his job to close out the game on the mound. “It

MLB.com

Here are the biggest movers on each club's refreshed Top 30 list

The Trade Deadline arrives at 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3 this year, and before all the commotion that comes with a flurry of moves across the Major and Minor Leagues, we figured it was time to update the MLB Pipeline team Top 30 prospects lists. Truth be told, we’re

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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