What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 33-28, 2nd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.89 ERA) vs Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA). First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp). First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

June 03, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 33-28, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates bested the Houston Astros 10-6 at Daikin Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

This is what a hot stretch looks like. Winning by 4 last night moved the needle. Add in winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows.

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Pirates Game on June 03

Opponent:	Houston Astros (27-35)
Location:	Daikin Park
First Pitch:	08:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.89 ERA) vs Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp)
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 64°F, Wind 3 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates bested the Houston Astros 10-6 at Daikin Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	2	0	0	0	4	0	3	1	10	13	1
	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	6	8	2

Highlights

Brandon Lowe went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Endy Rodríguez went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Oneil Cruz went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Jake Mangum went 4-5.
Nick Gonzales went 3-4.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	37	21	.638		W3
Pirates	33	28	.541	5.5	W4
Cardinals	31	28	.525	6.5	L2
Cubs	32	29	.525	6.5	L2
Reds	31	29	.517	7.0	W1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	15	.258	.878	40
15 Oneil Cruz	14	.258	.806	44
10 Bryan Reynolds	6	.272	.835	38

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
48 Evan Sisk	0-0	1.44	1.04	25.0
31 Gregory Soto	4-0	1.91	0.74	28.1
30 Paul Skenes	6-5	2.89	0.86	65.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
28 Jake Mangum	8 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games
3 Nick Gonzales	7 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games
15 Oneil Cruz	3 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
66 Wilber Dotel	9.0 scoreless IP, 11 K in 3 recent games
35 Braxton Ashcraft	7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31 Gregory Soto	2 SV, 2.3000000000000003 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding high with a 5-2 record over the last week and looking to extend their momentum against the Houston Astros tonight. Oneil Cruz continues to shine, contributing crucial homers as the Pirates have now gone nine straight games with at least one long ball, underscoring their offensive prowess. With a run differential of +9 during this stretch and averaging 6.4 runs per game, the lineup is clearly finding its groove. Meanwhile, the reinstatement of Carmen Mlodzinski signals a return to normalcy after recent rotation drama, as the Pirates focus on solidifying their pitching staff. Tonight’s matchup features Bubba Chandler, who will need to step up against a challenging Astros lineup. The Pirates have the potential to keep the warmth of their winning streak alive and inch closer to .600, making this series a pivotal moment in their season.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Game #61: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros

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Bucsdugout

VOTE: Rank the Pirates starting pitchers

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. There’s been some starting rotation drama for the Pittsburgh Pirates recently around the Carmen Mldozinski situation. […]

MLB.com

Cruz delivers big blow as Pirates rally for 4th straight win

HOUSTON – The Pirates’ offense is one of the best in baseball, and the home run is one of the reasons for that. Pittsburgh hit three more homers on Tuesday night, hitting at least one long ball for the ninth straight game and earning another victory because of it. Oneil

Rumbunter

Pirates fans bring the jokes after DFA'd pitcher was traded to Twins following series sweep

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Justin Lawrence to the Minnesota Twins shortly after sweeping them, acquiring the all-important cash considerations in exchange for their discarded reliever.

Rumbunter

Pirates reinstating Carmen Mlodzkinski indicates the drama was all for nothing

Carmen Mlodzinski is back, the Pirates are moving forward and everyone appears committed to winning.

Justbaseball

Remember the Name: Murf Gray Looks Like a Star in the Making

Last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates had many areas that they needed to address during the MLB Draft. With their offense ranking dead last in nearly every category, the Pirates were expected to go all-in on acquiring high-end bats early in the draft. However, once the actual draft rolled around, the plan of attack changed quite […] The post Remember the Name: Murf Gray Looks Like a Star in the Making appeared first on Just Baseball.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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