Pirates achieve first winning season since 2018 in MLB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 9:17 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates concluded the 2026 MLB season with an 82-80 record after a 4-2 victory against the Detroit Tigers on September 27. This marks the Pirates' first winning record since 2018, breaking a seven-season streak without. Despite not qualifying for the playoffs, the team improved significantly from last season's 71-91 finish and finished third in the NL Central. The Pirates showed promise with young talent, raising hopes for future success if they can retain key players.
- •Pirates finish the 2026 season with an 82-80 record.
- •The team last had a winning season in 2018.
- •Pirates defeated the Tigers 4-2 in their final game.
- •They improved from the previous season's last-place finish in the division.
- •The young roster shows potential for future playoff contention.
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates get first winning season since 2018
"It was a winning season despite no playoffs for the Bucs.
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