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Pirates officially eliminated from MLB playoff contention for 11th straight season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:29 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Pirates officially eliminated from MLB playoff contention for 11th straight season

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been eliminated from the MLB playoffs after the San Diego Padres defeated the Miami Marlins. This marks the Pirates' 11th consecutive season missing the postseason. Despite significant offseason acquisitions aimed at breaking their playoff drought, the team struggled with pitching while showing improvement offensively. The Pirates rank second in hits and fifth in runs scored in 2026, but their pitching staff regressed, with only Braxton Ashcraft performing well as a starter. As the team looks toward 2027, they hope to build on a potential winning record despite disappointing results this year.

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•Pirates eliminated from playoffs after Padres win on September 19.
•This is the team's 11th straight year missing postseason play.
•Pittsburgh has seen offensive improvements but pitching issues persist.
•Braxton Ashcraft is the only starting pitcher exceeding expectations this season.
•The Pirates are positioned to finish with a winning record for the first time in eight years.

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