TLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates jogs to the mound prior to the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Another losing season was put in the books after the Pittsburgh Pirates concluded 2025 with a 71-91 record. Former manager Derek Shelton was fired in early May after the Pirates sat at 12-26. Bench coach Don Kelly replaced Shelton. Pittsburgh went 59-65 the rest of the way after Shelton’s exit. Kelly was extended into the 2026 season following the end of the regular season.
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Phenom pitcher Paul Skenes won his first CY Young Award in 2025 as a unanimous winner – he also won the NL Rookie of the Year in 2024. Skenes started 32 games and struck out 216 batters, maintaining a 1.97 ERA. The Pirates selected pitcher Seth Hernandez out of Corona High School sixth overall. Hernandez was compared to Zac Gallen and Devin Williams because of his fastball and changeup.
Relief pitcher David Bednar was traded to the Yankees at the trade deadline in exchange for three infield prospects, while Ke’Bryan Hayes was traded to the Reds for Taylor Rogers and Sammy Statura.
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Pittsburgh’s offense recorded a .231 batting average last season, placing them 28th in the majors based on batting average. They also ranked last in home runs with 117 and last in RBIs with 561. Despite the offense’s statistically disastrous season, the pitching staff ranked seventh in the majors with a 3.76 ERA. Pittsburgh’s pitching also struck out 1,314 batters and gave up 1,267 hits.
Bryan Reynolds led Pittsburgh’s offense in hits with 144, RBIs with 73 and batting average with a .245 average. Outfielder Oneil Cruz led the MLB in stolen bases with 38 and the Pirates in home runs, sending 20 out of the park. Mitch Keller struck out 150 batters and surrendered 171 hits in 176.1 innings, while Andrew Heaney recorded a 5.39 ERA in 120.1 innings.
On December 4, 2025, Johan Oviedo was traded to the Red Sox in exchange for Jhostynxon Garcia and Jesus Travieso. Reliever Gregory Soto signed on December 16 to a one-year deal – other notable acquisitions include José Urquidy, Marcell Ozuna and Mike Clevinger.
2026 is expected to be a continuation of the rebuild, but with some progress. The Pirates need to hope that the new acquisitions can mentor the current talent and perform at a decent level. FanGraphs projects an 82-80 record for the Pirates in 2026.
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DraftKings lists the Pirates at +130 to make the playoffs and +4500 to win the World Series.
Pittsburgh Pirates Schedule:
| Mar 26, 2026 | @ | L 11-7 | 0-1 | F. Peralta(1-0) | P. Skenes(0-1) | — |
| Mar 28, 2026 | @ | L 4-2 / 11 | 0-2 | R. Lovelady(1-0) | H. Barco(0-1) | — |
| Mar 29, 2026 | @ | W 4-3 / 10 | 1-2 | D. Santana(1-0) | R. Lovelady(1-1) | J. Urquidy(1) |
| DATE | OPP | TIME / TV | VENUE | HOME STARTER | AWAY STARTER | BUY TICKETS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | @ | CIN 2, PIT 0 – 7thFS1 | Great American Ball Park | C. Burns(-, 0.00 ERA) | B. Ashcraft(-, 0.00 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $10.80 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | @ | 6:40 pmRDTV | Great American Ball Park | B. Williamson(-, 0.00 ERA) | B. Chandler(-, 0.00 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $16.97 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | @ | 12:40 pmRDTV | Great American Ball Park | A. Abbott(0-0, 0.00 ERA) | P. Skenes(0-1, 67.50 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $7.38 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | vs | 4:12 pm | PNC Park | M. Keller(0-0, 0.00 ERA) | K. Bradish(0-1, 3.86 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $61.30 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | vs | 4:05 pm | PNC Park | C. Mlodzinski(0-0, 4.15 ERA) | S. Baz(0-0, 6.75 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $42.00 |
| Apr 5, 2026 | vs | 1:35 pm | PNC Park | B. Ashcraft(-, 0.00 ERA) | C. Bassitt(-, 0.00 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $28.80 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmPDTV | PNC Park | B. Chandler(-, 0.00 ERA) | G. Marquez(-, 0.00 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $30.00 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmPDTV | PNC Park | P. Skenes(0-1, 67.50 ERA) | N. Pivetta(0-1, 18.00 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $31.20 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | vs | 12:35 pmPDTV | PNC Park | M. Keller(0-0, 0.00 ERA) | M. King(0-0, 0.00 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $31.20 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | @ | 2:20 pm | Wrigley Field | S. Imanaga(0-1, 7.20 ERA) | C. Mlodzinski(0-0, 4.15 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $16.98 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | @ | 2:20 pm | Wrigley Field | E. Cabrera(-, 0.00 ERA) | B. Ashcraft(-, 0.00 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $33.60 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | @ | 2:20 pm | Wrigley Field | J. Taillon(-, 0.00 ERA) | B. Chandler(-, 0.00 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $16.07 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmNATV | PNC Park | P. Skenes(0-1, 67.50 ERA) | C. Cavalli(0-0, 4.91 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $30.00 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmNATV | PNC Park | M. Keller(0-0, 0.00 ERA) | M. Mikolas(0-1, 7.20 ERA) | Tickets Starting at $32.72 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmNATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $32.42 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | vs | 12:35 pmNATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $35.64 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | vs | 6:45 pmATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $43.73 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | vs | 4:05 pmRATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $49.20 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | vs | 1:35 pmRATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $46.68 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | @ | 8:05 pmRASN | Globe Life Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $6.80 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | @ | 8:05 pmRASN | Globe Life Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $11.71 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | @ | 8:05 pmRASN | Globe Life Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $7.06 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | @ | 7:40 pmBRTV | American Family Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $12.00 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | @ | 7:10 pmBRTV | American Family Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $17.95 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | @ | 2:10 pmBRTV | American Family Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $10.80 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmCATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $32.90 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmCATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $35.02 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmCATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $35.02 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | vs | 12:35 pmCATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $35.71 |
| May 1, 2026 | vs | 6:45 pmATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $47.15 |
| May 2, 2026 | vs | 4:05 pmFS1 | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $44.58 |
| May 3, 2026 | vs | 1:35 pmRDTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $40.82 |
| May 5, 2026 | @ | 9:40 pmDBTV | Chase Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $21.60 |
| May 6, 2026 | @ | 9:40 pmDBTV | Chase Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $21.17 |
| May 7, 2026 | @ | 3:40 pmDBTV | Chase Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $20.40 |
| May 8, 2026 | @ | 10:15 pm | Oracle Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $34.88 |
| May 9, 2026 | @ | 9:05 pm | Oracle Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $41.34 |
| May 10, 2026 | @ | 4:05 pm | Oracle Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.00 |
| May 12, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmROTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $35.39 |
| May 13, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmROTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $36.76 |
| May 14, 2026 | vs | 12:35 pmROTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $36.76 |
| May 15, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $54.00 |
| May 16, 2026 | vs | 4:05 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $50.40 |
| May 17, 2026 | vs | 1:35 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $54.00 |
| May 19, 2026 | @ | 7:45 pmCATV | Busch Stadium | — | — | Tickets Starting at $14.40 |
| May 20, 2026 | @ | 7:45 pmCATV | Busch Stadium | — | — | Tickets Starting at $15.60 |
| May 21, 2026 | @ | 1:15 pmCATV | Busch Stadium | — | — | Tickets Starting at $14.40 |
| May 22, 2026 | @ | 7:07 pm | Rogers Centre | — | — | Tickets Starting at $33.81 |
| May 23, 2026 | @ | 3:07 pm | Rogers Centre | — | — | Tickets Starting at $32.37 |
| May 24, 2026 | @ | 12:15 pmPEAC | Rogers Centre | — | — | Tickets Starting at $25.18 |
| May 25, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.86 |
| May 26, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.86 |
| May 27, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.86 |
| May 28, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $43.43 |
| May 29, 2026 | vs | 6:45 pmATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $56.44 |
| May 30, 2026 | vs | 4:05 pmTWTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $43.20 |
| May 31, 2026 | vs | 1:35 pmTWTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $48.00 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | @ | 8:10 pm | Daikin Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $19.20 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | @ | 8:10 pm | Daikin Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $19.01 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | @ | 8:10 pmFS1 | Daikin Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $18.60 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | @ | 7:15 pmBRVN | Truist Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $27.50 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | @ | 4:10 pmBRVN | Truist Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $34.80 |
| Jun 7, 2026 | @ | 1:35 pmBRVN | Truist Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $27.60 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $46.80 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $54.70 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $54.00 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmMATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $61.20 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | vs | 4:05 pmMATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $38.62 |
| Jun 14, 2026 | vs | 12:15 pmPEAC | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | @ | 9:40 pm | Sutter Health Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $35.64 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | @ | 9:40 pm | Sutter Health Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $30.00 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | @ | 9:40 pm | Sutter Health Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $28.46 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | @ | 8:40 pmROTV | Coors Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $19.20 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | @ | 9:10 pmROTV | Coors Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $22.80 |
| Jun 21, 2026 | @ | 3:10 pmROTV | Coors Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $20.40 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmMRTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $47.39 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmMRTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.98 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | vs | 12:35 pmMRTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $48.25 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmRDTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $27.60 |
| Jun 27, 2026 | vs | 4:05 pmRDTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $43.20 |
| Jun 28, 2026 | vs | 1:35 pmRDTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $56.21 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | @ | 6:40 pm | Citizens Bank Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $31.20 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | @ | 6:40 pm | Citizens Bank Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $57.60 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | @ | 6:40 pm | Citizens Bank Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $61.20 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | @ | 12:35 pm | Citizens Bank Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.00 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | @ | 6:45 pmNATV | Nationals Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $32.40 |
| Jul 4, 2026 | @ | 11:05 amNATV | Nationals Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $33.60 |
| Jul 5, 2026 | @ | 1:00 pmPEAC | Nationals Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $30.00 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmBRVN | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.98 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmBRVN | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $47.39 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | vs | 12:35 pmBRVN | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $48.00 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmBRTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $45.38 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | vs | 4:05 pmBRTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $36.00 |
| Jul 12, 2026 | vs | 12:15 pmPEAC | PNC Park |
| Jul 17, 2026 | @ | 7:10 pmGDTV | Progressive Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $37.20 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | @ | 4:10 pmGDTV | Progressive Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $37.20 |
| Jul 19, 2026 | @ | 1:40 pmGDTV | Progressive Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $27.60 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | @ | 7:05 pm | Yankee Stadium | — | — | Tickets Starting at $19.75 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | @ | 7:05 pm | Yankee Stadium | — | — | Tickets Starting at $17.64 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | @ | 1:35 pm | Yankee Stadium | — | — | Tickets Starting at $16.04 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $54.34 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $49.72 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | vs | 1:35 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $48.00 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmDBTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.00 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmDBTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.98 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | vs | 12:35 pmDBTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.98 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | @ | 7:10 pmRDTV | Great American Ball Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $13.44 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | @ | 6:10 pmRDTV | Great American Ball Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $24.74 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | @ | 6:40 pmRDTV | Great American Ball Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $18.46 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | @ | 1:40 pmRDTV | Great American Ball Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $16.80 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | @ | 7:40 pmBRTV | American Family Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $16.80 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | @ | 7:40 pmBRTV | American Family Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $14.40 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | @ | 7:40 pmBRTV | American Family Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $15.60 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | @ | 2:10 pmBRTV | American Family Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $15.60 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $54.34 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $44.56 |
| Aug 9, 2026 | vs | 1:35 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $48.00 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | @ | 6:40 pmMATV | loanDepot park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $14.88 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | @ | 6:40 pmMATV | loanDepot park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $11.16 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | @ | 1:10 pmMATV | loanDepot park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $12.40 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $48.00 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $48.47 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | vs | 1:35 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $49.81 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | vs | 7:05 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.98 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmDSN | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.80 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | vs | 12:35 pmDSN | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.98 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | @ | 10:10 pm | Dodger Stadium | — | — | Tickets Starting at $80.40 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | @ | 9:10 pm | Dodger Stadium | — | — | Tickets Starting at $110.40 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | @ | 4:10 pm | Dodger Stadium | — | — | Tickets Starting at $51.60 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | @ | 9:40 pmPDTV | Petco Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $29.77 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | @ | 9:40 pmPDTV | Petco Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $24.80 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | @ | 4:10 pmPDTV | Petco Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $12.65 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | @ | 8:15 pmCATV | Busch Stadium | — | — | Tickets Starting at $15.60 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | @ | 2:15 pmCATV | Busch Stadium | — | — | Tickets Starting at $26.72 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | @ | 2:15 pmCATV | Busch Stadium | — | — | Tickets Starting at $13.20 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $40.78 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $40.78 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | vs | 12:35 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.00 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $45.19 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $43.20 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | vs | 1:35 pm | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $45.19 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | @ | 7:40 pm | Rate Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $9.60 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | @ | 7:40 pm | Rate Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $9.60 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | @ | 7:40 pm | Rate Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $9.60 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | @ | 2:20 pm | Wrigley Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $30.00 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | @ | 2:20 pm | Wrigley Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $40.80 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | @ | 2:20 pm | Wrigley Field | — | — | Tickets Starting at $46.80 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmBRTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $47.09 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmBRTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $40.78 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | vs | 12:35 pmBRTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.98 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmRYTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $45.19 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmRYTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $32.95 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | vs | 1:35 pmRYTV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $45.19 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmCATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $40.78 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | vs | 6:40 pmCATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $40.78 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | vs | 12:35 pmCATV | PNC Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $42.98 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | @ | 6:40 pmDSN | Comerica Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $20.80 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | @ | 1:10 pmDSN | Comerica Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $25.20 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | @ | 3:10 pmDSN | Comerica Park | — | — | Tickets Starting at $20.80 |
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