What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 61-65, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Carmen Mlodzinski (6-5, 3.79 ERA) vs Framber Valdez (7-8, 4.26 ERA). First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App. First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

August 17, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 61-65, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Things are trending well. Won by 5 last night and the score reflects it. On the other hand, 3-4 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.

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Pirates Game on August 17

Opponent:	Detroit Tigers (60-64)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Carmen Mlodzinski (6-5, 3.79 ERA) vs Framber Valdez (7-8, 4.26 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3	5	1
	2	0	5	0	0	0	1	0		8	11	0

Highlights

Nick Yorke went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
Brandon Lowe went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Bryan Reynolds went 2-3 with 2 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	77	48	.616		W2
Cubs	72	53	.576	5.0	L2
Cardinals	63	61	.508	13.5	W2
Pirates	61	65	.484	16.5	W1
Reds	59	64	.480	17.0	L2

Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	26	.252	.795	79
10 Bryan Reynolds	15	.264	.810	65
55 Esmerlyn Valdez	14	.261	.939	41

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
46 Mason Montgomery	4-3	3.54	1.14	48.1
18 Luke Weaver	2-1	2.30	0.89	47.0
30 Paul Skenes	9-11	3.88	1.12	134.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 Brandon Lowe	4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
55 Esmerlyn Valdez	5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
3 Nick Gonzales	4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games
43 Rafael Flores Jr.	5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 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, 6 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

Today, the Pittsburgh Pirates are facing the Boston Red Sox in a must-win series finale, with Paul Skenes on the mound, though he's struggled lately, losing three of his last four starts. After a rain delay, the Pirates managed to secure a much-needed 8-3 victory yesterday, snapping a seven-series losing streak, but the overall vibe remains shaky with a 60-65 record. Veteran Brandon Lowe emphasized the importance of holding on as the dog days of summer take their toll. With trade discussions swirling, three players could be on the move before the offseason, while promising catcher Easton Carmichael continues to impress in his rookie season. The Bucs are fighting to stay relevant in a tight playoff race, but they need consistency, especially from their ace Skenes, if they hope to claw their way back into contention.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Patrick Sandoval vs. Paul Skenes

Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 16, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing a three-game set as they take on the Boston Red Sox at PNC Park. Paul Skenes is getting the ball for the Pirates in this matchup. Skenes has lost three of his last four starts, including his last […]

MLB.com

Bucs erupt for 7 early runs, nab needed series win in rain-soaked finale

PITTSBURGH -- It’s the dog days of summer. The weather is muggy, bodies are sore and postseason spots are officially up for grabs. The Pirates are holding on for dear life. “You've been riding the bike for this long now,” veteran Brandon Lowe said pregame. “Just hold on to the

MLB.com

Pirates Insider: Weekend series win showed ingredients necessary for digging out of hole

Aiming to snap a seven-series losing streak and win their first in nearly a month, the Pirates had to wait around awhile. Through a 2-hour, 34-minute rain delay, in fact. But when the weather finally stopped and play resumed, the Pirates closed out an 8-3 victory over the Red Sox

Rumbunter

3 Pirates who survived the 2026 trade deadline but will be gone in offseason

Three Pirates players in particular already look like they could be spending their final weeks in Pittsburgh.

ESPN

Pirates skip Skenes start to rest struggling ace

The Pirates will move Paul Skenes' next scheduled start back three days, giving the struggling ace extra rest amid the worst stretch of his major league career.

Justbaseball

Easton Carmichael Is Thriving in His First Season with the Pirates

Over the past few years, if there’s one thing the Pittsburgh Pirates have lacked, it’s been legitimate catching depth in their system. In 2026, this hasn’t been the case, as the club has seemingly developed multiple very good catching prospects in its farm system. When the Pirates entered the 2025 MLB Draft, this was a […] The post Easton Carmichael Is Thriving in His First Season with the Pirates appeared first on Just Baseball.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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