What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 81-80, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA) vs River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA). First pitch at 03:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Detroit SportsNet. First pitch at 03:10 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

September 27, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 81-80, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a close one to the Detroit Tigers 3-4 at Comerica Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

the bats going quiet

Hard to read this team right now. Just 3.6 runs per game this stretch. Not enough. At least a 4-3 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.

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Pirates Game on September 27

Opponent:	Detroit Tigers (76-85)
Location:	Comerica Park
First Pitch:	03:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA) vs River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Detroit SportsNet
Forecast:	🌦️ Light drizzle, 59°F, Wind 10 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a close one to the Detroit Tigers 3-4 at Comerica Park.

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

Highlights

Brandon Lowe went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	102	59	.634		W4
Cubs	88	73	.547	14.0	L2
Pirates	81	80	.503	21.0	L2
Cardinals	77	84	.478	25.0	L3
Reds	75	86	.466	27.0	W1

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

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	35	.260	.824	96
29 Ryan O'Hearn	18	.267	.776	76
15 Oneil Cruz	20	.280	.854	67

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
46 Mason Montgomery	6-4	2.93	1.05	67.2
49 Yohan Ramírez	7-4	2.86	1.19	85.0
18 Luke Weaver	4-1	2.69	0.96	60.1

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
17 Jared Jones	7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
30 Paul Skenes	6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
49 Yohan Ramírez	3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

In a bittersweet day for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team wrapped up the 2026 season with an 8-7 loss against the Detroit Tigers, marking Justin Verlander's final game as he retires after a legendary career. The Pirates may not be heading to the postseason, but they set a franchise record with 1,444 strikeouts this year, showcasing their pitching prowess even in a disappointing season. Veteran reliever Kirby Yates bid farewell in his 518th and final appearance, leaving the mound to a standing ovation. GM Ben Cherington, amidst the reflections on the season, indicated stability in leadership as the team looks ahead to 2027. With an 81-79 record, the Pirates are closer than ever to a winning record, but the emotional farewells and record-breaking moments tell a more complex story of a team still searching for consistency.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Justin Verlander’s last start

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Bucsdugout

Pirates break single season strikeout record

The Pittsburgh Pirates might not be a playoff team this year, but the team still has a chance to finish the session with a winning record. The Pitching deserves a lot of credit for the success of this season. The Pirates set a new franchise record for strikeouts in a season with 1,444, after right-handed […]

Mlbtraderumors

Kirby Yates Retires

Veteran right-hander Kirby Yates announced his retirement this afternoon following the Pirates’ 4-3 walk-off loss to the Tigers in Detroit. In a game that featured Justin Verlander’s final career start for the Tigers, the Pirates opted for a bullpen game, and manager Don Kelly gave Yates the nod as the opener. It was the first […]

Mlbtraderumors

Pirates Not Expected To Make Leadership Changes For 2027

Pirates GM Ben Cherington discussed his own future along with many other topics as part of a season wrap-up interview with reporters (including the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Kevin Gorman and MLB.com’s Aiden Stephansky) on Saturday. In regards to his status, Cherington said he expects to return for his eighth year in charge in the Bucs’ front […]

MLB.com

Yates does a personal first and helps make MLB history in 518th and final appearance

DETROIT -- Kirby Yates took two steps backward off the mound, tipped his cap and kissed his glove as a final goodbye. The 39-year-old Yates came a long way from an undrafted JUCO pitcher. In this moment, Yates was exiting on his own terms with an ovation from the opposing

MLB.com

Cherington talks progress, 2027 outlook at end-of-year conference

DETROIT -- With a game left to play, 2026 has already featured the best season of Ben Cherington’s tenure as general manager. The Pirates improved by double-digit wins since a year ago and have secured a .500 season. Cherington addressed the media pregame on Saturday in the visitors’ dugout at

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