What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 7-5, 3rd in the NL Central.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are 7-5, 3rd in the NL Central. They are 5-2 over their last 7 games.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

April 09, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 7-5, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates took a beating from the San Diego Padres 2-8 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Right in the middle for a reason. Last night's 6-run loss is fresh and it shows. At least a 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.

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Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates took a beating from the San Diego Padres 2-8 at PNC Park.

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	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	6	3

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Reds	8	4	.667		L1
Brewers	8	4	.667		L2
Pirates	7	5	.583	1.0	L1
Cardinals	7	5	.583	1.0	W2
Cubs	6	6	.500	2.0	W2

Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
29 Ryan O'Hearn	3	.350	1.074	11
15 Oneil Cruz	4	.292	.916	12
38 Nick Yorke	0	.381	.976	2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
38 Nick Yorke	5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games
2 Spencer Horwitz	3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
35 Braxton Ashcraft	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
30 Paul Skenes	6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding high after dominating the San Diego Padres 7-1, showcasing a potent offense that has averaged 5.6 runs per game over the past week. As if that weren't enough to celebrate, the franchise marked a significant milestone by extending shortstop Konnor Griffin to a nine-year deal, a move that signals the dawn of a new era in Pittsburgh baseball. With Mitch Keller delivering another scoreless quality start, it’s clear the Pirates are not just treading water but making waves in the NL Central, holding a 7-4 record. The buzz around this team is palpable, and if the recent form continues, fans can expect a thrilling season ahead.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Pirates management explains why now was right time to extend Konnor Griffin

Wednesday was a historic day in Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh sports history. It’s a day that will be remembered for what could be the jumpstart of the new era of Pirates baseball. The Pirates officially signed shortstop Konnor Griffin to a nine-year extension that will keep Griffin under contract through 2034. ESPN’s Buster Olney initially […]

Bucsdugout

Game #12: San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 8, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the San Diego Padres this afternoon at beautiful PNC Park for a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this […]

Mlbtraderumors

MLBTR Podcast: Previewing The 2026-27 Free-Agent Class

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of […]

Mlbtraderumors

Pirates Outright Enmanuel Valdez

The Pirates sent utility infielder Enmanuel Valdez outright to Triple-A Indianapolis, per the MLB.com transaction log. He evidently cleared waivers after being designated for assignment when the Bucs called up Konnor Griffin last week. Pittsburgh acquired Valdez from Boston over the 2024-25 offseason in a DFA trade that sent minor league pitcher Joe Vogatsky to […]

MLB.com

Keller keeps Bucs' rotation rolling with scoreless quality start

PITTSBURGH -- There've been a lot of eyes early in the season on Pittsburgh’s talented cohort of up-and-coming homegrown pitchers. And rightfully so. That still shouldn't overshadow the recent results of Mitch Keller, the well-established 2014 MLB Draft pick who turned 30 years old on Saturday. The right-hander is off

MLB.com

Nine observations: What did we learn about the Pirates on this homestand?

At just 75 pitches through six scoreless innings five days after firing 88, it’s natural for fans to question Pirates manager Don Kelly’s decision to remove Mitch Keller on Wednesday for the seventh inning. The Padres, of course, scored four times in the seventh and never looked back, taking the

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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