Pirates begin second half against Guardians after All-Star break
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:14 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates open the second half of their MLB season on July 17 against the Cleveland Guardians. Entering the All-Star break with a 50-47 record, the Pirates have momentum after sweeping the Brewers. They sit 9.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central but are just two games off a wild card spot. Key players returning from injury, such as Oneil Cruz, may boost their playoff hopes. The Pirates aim to strengthen their bullpen ahead of the August 3 trade deadline as they seek their first postseason appearance since 2015.
- •Pirates swept Brewers before All-Star break
- •Currently 50-47 and four games behind in division
- •Top offense in MLB with 516 runs this season
- •Injured players expected to return soon
- •Trade deadline approaches on August 3
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