The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of baseball's most historic franchises, with roots dating back 1882 and a legacy shaped by generations of star players and championship moments.
From Hall of Famers like Roberto Clemente and Honus Wagner to memorable World Series runs, the Pirates have long been woven into the identity of Pittsburgh sports.
In today's MLB landscape, the Pirates are centered on developing a young and promising roster capable of returning the franchise to consistent contention.
Led by emerging stars such as Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh continues to build around athleticism, pitching depth, and long-term development.
The Pittsburgh Pirates play in the National League Central division alongside the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, and St. Louis Cardinals.
Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 season odds
The Pittsburgh Pirates are +750 in the NL Central division, +2500 to win the National League, and +5000 to win the World Series. Last updated: May 14.
Front Office & Coaching Staff
Owner | Bob Nutting |
General Manager | Ben Cherington |
Manager | Don Kelly |
Key Pirates Players
Player | Position | Height (ft) | Weight (lbs) |
Paul Skenes | Pitcher | 6'6" | 260 |
Mitch Keller | Pitcher | 6'3" | 206 |
Bryan Reynolds | Outfield | 6'2" | 210 |
O'Neil Cruz | Outfield | 6'7" | 248 |
Spencer Horwitz | First Baseman | 5'10" | 204 |
Konnor Griffin | Shortstop | 6'3" | 222 |
Endy Rodriguez | Catcher | 6'0" | 207 |
Pittsburgh Pirates Team History
World Series | 5 (1909, 1925, 1960, 1971, 1979) |
NL East Division Titles | 9 (1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1979, 1990, 1991, 1992) |
Wild Card Berths | 3 (2013, 2014, 2015) |
Playoff appearances | 17 |
All-Time Leaders
Home Runs | Willie Stargell | 475 |
RBIs | Willie Stargell | 1,540 |
Hits | Roberto Clemente | 3,000 |
Runs | Honus Wagner | 1,521 |
Batting Average | Paul Waner | .340 |
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