Pittsburgh Pirates - Record & Stats

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Pittsburgh, competing in the National League, National League Central. The Pirates play their home games at PNC Park and battle through a 162-game regular season each year in pursuit of a division title and a postseason berth. No name looms larger in Pirates history than Willie Stargell, the franchise's all-time home run leader with 475 (1962-1982). This page tracks the Pirates throughout the 2026 season with live scores, schedules, standings, and AI-generated game recaps.

Offensively, the Pirates record book is anchored by some of the most productive hitters in baseball history. Roberto Clemente holds the franchise career hits record with 3000 (1955-1972), while Willie Stargell drove in a franchise-best 1540 runs (1962-1982). The single-season home run mark belongs to Ralph Kiner, who launched 54 in 1949 — one of the defining power displays in Pirates history. These all-time leaders set the standard that every current Pirates hitter measures up against.

On the mound, Wilbur Cooper stands atop the Pirates pitching ledger with 202 career wins (1912-1924), and Bob Friend is the franchise strikeout king with 1682 (1951-1965). Roy Face closed out a franchise-record 188 games (1953-1968) out of the bullpen. Pitching has long shaped the Pirates' fortunes, and these records reflect generations of arms who defined eras of Pittsburgh baseball.

PNC Park opened in 2001, making it 25 years old, and seats roughly 38,362 fans on a grass surface. The outfield stretches 399 feet to center field, 325 feet down the left-field line, and 320 feet down the right-field line, dimensions that shape how the Pirates build their roster. A trip to see the Pirates is as much about the ballpark experience as the game itself, from the concourse atmosphere to the views from the seats.

The National League Central produces some of the most heated rivalries in baseball, and the Pirates face their divisional opponents roughly 13 times each over the course of the season. To follow the Pittsburgh Pirates all season long, check the live record and standings position in the stats panel on this page, browse the full Pirates schedule for upcoming home dates at PNC Park, and review franchise records for the complete list of all-time Pirates statistical leaders. Whether the Pirates are chasing a pennant or building for the future, every game during the 2026 season is covered here with scores, recaps, and stats.