What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 60-64, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Jared Jones (2-4, 5.03 ERA) vs Sonny Gray (14-3, 2.79 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on FOX / FOX ONE, FOX / FOX ONE. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

August 15, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 60-64, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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Solid ground right now. Coming off a win by 4. That energy is baked into the score. And +5 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.

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Pirates Game on August 15

Opponent:	Boston Red Sox (65-57)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jared Jones (2-4, 5.03 ERA) vs Sonny Gray (14-3, 2.79 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	FOX / FOX ONE, FOX / FOX ONE

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 at PNC Park.

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

Highlights

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

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	75	48	.610		L1
Cubs	72	51	.585	3.0	W1
Cardinals	61	61	.500	13.5	L1
Reds	59	62	.488	15.0	W2
Pirates	60	64	.484	15.5	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	26	.250	.796	77
10 Bryan Reynolds	15	.264	.810	63
55 Esmerlyn Valdez	14	.250	.923	41

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
18 Luke Weaver	2-1	1.76	0.83	46.0
46 Mason Montgomery	4-3	3.61	1.16	47.1
30 Paul Skenes	9-11	3.88	1.12	134.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
3 Nick Gonzales	4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games
43 Rafael Flores Jr.	5 hits, 3 HR, 8 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
63 Ronny Simon	4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
35 Braxton Ashcraft	9.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
46 Mason Montgomery	2.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

Braxton Ashcraft’s dazzling complete game against the Marlins, where he allowed just one run on three hits while needing only 85 pitches, was the highlight of the Pirates' recent dominance in a 13-1 blowout. This impressive feat not only showcased Ashcraft's potential but also breathed life into a team that’s hovering around .500 with a 59-64 record. Fresh off this victory, the Pirates now face a tough challenge against the Boston Red Sox, with Bubba Chandler taking the mound, hoping to build on last night's momentum. Meanwhile, rookie Rafael Flores Jr. is making waves by connecting for his third home run in three at-bats, a rare accomplishment for the franchise. While the Pirates have struggled lately, falling to 2-5 in their last seven games, these signs of life hint that they might be turning a corner just in time for the series opener.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jake Bennett vs. Bubba Chandler

Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 14, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the red-hot Boston Red Sox for a three-game set this weekend at PNC Park. For the first matchup in the series, the Pirates will hand the ball to Bubba Chandler, who was coming off arguably the best start […]

Bucsdugout

Braxton Ashcraft throws his first complete game for Pirates

Only three pitchers this season have thrown a nine-inning complete game under 100 pitches and Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft is now one of them. The 26-year-old allowed one run on three hits while needing just 85 pitches to record 27 outs in Pittsburgh’s 13-1 victory at loanDepot park vs the Miami Marlins. The last Pirate […]

MLB.com

Flores joins rare group of Pirates with 3rd HR in as many ABs

PITTSBURGH -- Rafael Flores Jr. completed a feat Friday night that had happened just five times by the Pirates in the last 21 seasons. The rookie hit his third home run in three straight at-bats dating back to Thursday's game in Miami. Flores unloaded for a second-inning solo shot Friday

MLB.com

Pirates Insider: Important signs developing for team to shake slow stretch

Bubba Chandler couldn't help but laugh when he was asked about following Braxton Ashcraft's complete-game, 85-pitch, 10-strikeout masterpiece Thursday in Miami. "He set the bar way too high," Chandler said. Ashcraft's outing probably isn’t repeatable, but the momentum generated might be sustainable. It looked that way Friday, as the Pirates

Rumbunter

Paul Skenes discourse has crossed a line it never needed to approach

There are plenty of legitimate criticisms of Paul Skenes available right now, but his body isn't one of them.

Rumbunter

Pirates are wasting Luke Weaver in the most frustrating way possible

The Pirates acquired Luke Weaver to protect leads, then promptly stopped giving him any leads to protect.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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