Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Paul Skenes (6-4, 3.00 ERA) vs Colin Rea (4-3, 4.83 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 Daily Update
May 28, 2026

Q: What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 29-27, 5th in the NL Central.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 29-27, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates got routed by the Chicago Cubs 4-10 at PNC Park. Today they play the Chicago Cubs at 06:40 PM EDT on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

52°

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Lukewarm

last night's loss

14-Day Trend

33° 88°

The numbers are pulling in both directions. Last night's loss by 6 drags the score down. At least the +6 run differential backs up the record.

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Pirates Game Today

Opponent:	Chicago Cubs (30-26)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Paul Skenes (6-4, 3.00 ERA) vs Colin Rea (4-3, 4.83 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 73°F, Wind 6 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates got routed by the Chicago Cubs 4-10 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	2	1	0	1	0	0	6	0	0	10	14	0
	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	7	1

Highlights

Brandon Lowe went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Konnor Griffin went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	33	20	.623		W3
Cardinals	29	25	.537	4.5	L4
Cubs	30	26	.536	4.5	W1
Reds	29	26	.527	5.0	L1
Pirates	29	27	.518	5.5	L1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	14	.269	.915	36
15 Oneil Cruz	11	.260	.777	35
10 Bryan Reynolds	4	.266	.787	34

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Gregory Soto	3-0	2.13	0.79	25.1
30 Paul Skenes	6-4	3.00	0.82	60.0
35 Braxton Ashcraft	4-2	2.75	1.05	68.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 Brandon Lowe	5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
10 Bryan Reynolds	6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
55 Esmerlyn Valdez	2 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games
15 Oneil Cruz	5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
2 Spencer Horwitz	5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
30 Paul Skenes	8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
35 Braxton Ashcraft	7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31 Gregory Soto	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

After a stunning 12-1 rout of the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates are riding high and looking to build on their recent momentum as they face the same opponents tonight at PNC Park. Much of the excitement surrounds rookie Esmerlyn Valdez, who hit his second home run in just four games, proving his worth as a spark plug in the lineup. Yet, despite the offensive fireworks, a rocky seventh inning in the previous game exposed the vulnerabilities of the bullpen, underscoring a persistent need for reinforcements. As the Pirates sit at 29-26, they are not just playing for wins but for a chance to solidify their standing in a competitive division. The vibe is unmistakably on fire, and with Brandan Bidois bringing his unique energy to the mound, fans are eagerly anticipating how this season continues to unfold.

Sources

Bucsdugout · 14h ago

Game #56: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 27, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Jameson Taillon (2-4, 5.20 ERA) vs. Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.79 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Chicago Cubs today at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. […]

Bucsdugout · 20h ago

Esmerlyn Valdez off to a promising start for Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates offense caught fire Tuesday night after a 12-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. One of the bigger storylines from that game is rookie Esmerlyn Valdez hitting his second home run of the season in just his fourth game played. Valdez hit his first home run of his Major League career against the […]

MLB.com · 8h ago

Rocky 7th inning has Pirates back to seeking bullpen solutions

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates' bullpen showcased 12 straight innings without allowing a run. Then Wednesday night’s seventh inning at PNC Park delivered a reality check. Across 34 combined pitches from Yohan Ramírez and Justin Lawrence in the frame, Pittsburgh allowed six runs to flip a tie game into a gaudy

MLB.com · Yesterday

Inside the mentality that has enabled Australia native Brandan Bidois to swim with the sharks

Brandan Bidois thrives on pitching with energy. He describes entering a game as “turning the beast on” and “unlocking that inner demon.” Inside his hat, Bidois scribbles some things about his family and unique birthplace, but there are also what he called “some select words of the not-so-friendly variety.” But

Rumbunter · 14h ago

Pirates join in on the fun with Pete Crow-Armstrong trolling as Cubs' spiral continues

Pittsburgh Pirates fans have watched enough self-inflicted chaos over the years to recognize it immediately, even when it is wearing a Chicago Cubs uniform.

Rumbunter · 15h ago

Pirates validated with Andrew McCutchen decision as Rangers bring down hammer

The Pirates’ winter decision on Andrew McCutchen was always going to be emotionally complicated, but now it looks a lot more defensible from a baseball standpoint.

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