What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 47-47, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

TBD (TBD) vs TBD (TBD). First pitch at 12:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook. First pitch at 12:05 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

July 11, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 47-47, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished in a deadlock with the Milwaukee Brewers 0-0 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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outscoring opponents

Neither here nor there. Outscoring teams by 8 over 7 games. The margins are real. Add in the lineup producing 5.7 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score.

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Pirates Game on July 11

Opponent:	Milwaukee Brewers (59-34)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	12:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	TBD (TBD) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished in a deadlock with the Milwaukee Brewers 0-0 at PNC Park.

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Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	59	34	.634		W1
Cubs	52	42	.553	7.5	L2
Cardinals	49	44	.527	10.0	W1
Pirates	47	47	.500	12.5	L2
Reds	43	50	.462	16.0	W1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-3-1T in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	21	.243	.805	64
29 Ryan O'Hearn	16	.289	.836	61
10 Bryan Reynolds	14	.281	.872	57

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
35 Braxton Ashcraft	9-3	3.24	1.10	108.1
30 Paul Skenes	7-8	3.58	1.04	103.0
46 Mason Montgomery	2-3	4.25	1.31	36.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
43 Rafael Flores Jr.	3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
29 Ryan O'Hearn	5 hits, 3 HR, 10 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
35 Braxton Ashcraft	6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
17 Jared Jones	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
49 Yohan Ramírez	4.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up for a critical three-game series against the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers, with Braxton Ashcraft taking the mound in hopes of turning around their recent slump. After a tough 5-10 loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Pirates need a jolt, especially with their bullpen still a glaring concern despite the recent trade for Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert from the White Sox. This move is a clear response to Konnor Griffin’s injury and an attempt to shore up their infield and relief pitching. As the MLB Draft approaches, fans are buzzing about potential picks with the number five selection, but the pressure is on Ben Cherington to fix the bullpen far more than it is to draft well. The next few days could define the Pirates’ trajectory as they face off against a formidable opponent.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Brandon Sproat vs. Braxton Ashcraft

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 10, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are still at PNC Park for a weekend series as they host the NL Central leader Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game set. The Pirates hope to start the series off strong with a win by handing the ball to Braxton Ashcraft, […]

Bucsdugout

Who will the Pirates draft? Mock drafts may hold the answers

The MLB Draft is this weekend in Philadelphia, and there are plenty of mock drafts circulating and predicting who each team is going to take with their first round pick. The Pittsburgh Pirates pick at five in the first round of the draft and there’s a varied opinion on who people think the Buccos will […]

Mlbtraderumors

White Sox Trade Jacob Gonzalez, Brandon Eisert To Pirates

The White Sox are sending infielder Jacob Gonzalez and reliever Brandon Eisert to the Pirates for lefty Jaden Woods and the No. 34 pick in the draft, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Pittsburgh will part with minor league arm and its Competitive Balance Round pick to land big-league reinforcements. Both teams have announced the trade. […]

MLB.com

Pirates trade Draft pick to White Sox in deal for infield, bullpen help

The Pirates have indeed traded their Competitive Balance-A Round Pick for help, and it will address needs at shortstop with Konnor Griffin’s injury and in the bullpen. Late Friday, the Pirates flipped the 34th overall pick in the upcoming MLB Draft to the White Sox for infielder Jacob Gonzalez and

MLB.com

Pirates have struck gold early in recent Drafts. Can they do it again?

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh has the most pool money in this year’s MLB Draft, totaling $19,130,700 to upgrade its organization in 2026. The Pirates have succeeded in the first round in recent years, adding Paul Skenes with the first overall pick in 2023 and Konnor Griffin with the ninth pick in

Rumbunter

Even a Pirates bullpen trade can't erase Ben Cherington's costly mistake

Ben Cherington still has time to fix the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen. He does not have time to erase the fact that he allowed it to become a crisis.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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