Pirates finish season at 82-80, miss playoffs for 11th straight year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates concluded their 2026 season with a win against the Detroit Tigers, ending the year at 82-80. This marks their first winning season since 2018, but disappointment looms as they missed the playoffs for the 11th consecutive year, finishing third in the National League Central. Key performances included Brandon Lowe leading the team with 35 home runs and a notable year from pitcher Braxton Ashcraft, who achieved All-Star status. The franchise now shifts focus to the off-season and potential roster changes ahead of the 2027 campaign.
- •Pirates defeated Tigers in season finale, finishing 82-80.
- •Pittsburgh placed third in NL Central, their best since 2016.
- •Brandon Lowe led the team in home runs with 35.
- •Pitcher Braxton Ashcraft earned All-Star honors during the season.
- •The Pirates have not reached the playoffs since 2015.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Season Review: Encouragement Finishing Above .500, Disappointment of No Playoffs
"The Pirates were hoping to be playing baseball beyond the final game of the 2026 regular season. Despite clinching a […]
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