What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 0-2, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Carmen Mlodzinski (TBD) vs Nolan McLean (TBD). First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, SportsNet Pittsburgh . First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

March 29, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 0-2, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the New York Mets 2-4 at Citi Field.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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Small sample size at 2 games. The numbers aren't lying. The quality of contact tells the story: 0.232 xwOBA, just 26.9% hard-hit rate. And allowing 7.5 runs per game drags the whole score down.

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Pirates Game on March 29

Opponent:	New York Mets (2-0)
Location:	Citi Field
First Pitch:	01:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Carmen Mlodzinski (TBD) vs Nolan McLean (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 36°F, Wind 1 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the New York Mets 2-4 at Citi Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	12	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	4	6	1

The New York Mets clinched the win in the 11th inning.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	2	0	1.000		W2
Cardinals	2	0	1.000		W2
Cubs	1	1	.500	1.0	W1
Reds	1	1	.500	1.0	W1
Pirates	0	2	.000	2.0	L2

Pittsburgh Pirates are 0-2 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	2	.333	1.333	3
29 Ryan O'Hearn	1	.333	1.067	1
28 Jake Mangum	0	.400	1.000	0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
31 Gregory Soto	2.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 2 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates' season opener was a bitter pill to swallow, as they fell 4-2 to the New York Mets in a heartbreaking 11-inning battle. Hunter Barco, despite a promising start, found himself on the wrong end of a walk-off three-run homer from Luis Robert Jr., leaving a sting that echoed the team's early struggles. With an xwOBA of just .232 and a 4-run differential, the Pirates' offensive woes are becoming a glaring concern, especially after their decision to spend $12 million on Marcell Ozuna seems increasingly regrettable. As they prepare for today's rematch, Pirates fans are left hoping for a turnaround, but the underlying metrics suggest that raising the Jolly Roger may be a tall order unless the bats wake up soon.

Sources

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Game #2: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets, March 28, 2026, 4:10 p.m. ET Location: Citi Field, Flushing, NY Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet-PIT The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the New York Mets at Citi Field looking to grab a win and raise the Jolly Roger. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD […]

MLB.com

'A perfect storm' leaves Pirates out in the cold in extras

NEW YORK -- The Pirates and Mets found themselves in a pitchers' duel late Saturday afternoon at Citi Field. It ended in the bottom of the 11th inning when New York broke through against Pittsburgh left-hander Hunter Barco in a 4-2 loss. The Pirates had a 2-1 lead entering the

MLB.com

Jason Mackey’s nine observations: Tough night for Hunter Barco in walk-off loss

NEW YORK — At some point in his career, Hunter Barco may look back on Saturday’s game as a pivotal moment, an area that helped him grow. But it’ll take a bit to get there Right now, the Pirates’ 4-2 loss to the Mets at Citi Field stings. Barco avoided

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This surprising name looks ready to be a major weapon in Pirates bullpen

Justin Lawrence is looking to be a very promising piece of the Pirates' bullpen in 2026 now that he's health

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Pirates might regret offseason decision after Oneil Cruz meltdown

When the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the New York Mets on Opening Day, they exposed a roster flaw that’s been quietly staring everyone in the face since the moment they handed $12 million to Marcell Ozuna.

ESPN

Robert Jr. impresses with walk-off HR for Mets

Luis Robert Jr. hit a walk-off three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning Saturday, rallying the Mets to a 4-2 win over the Pirates.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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