Pirates get first winning season since 2018
It was a winning season despite no playoffs for the Bucs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have achieved their first winning season since 2018 after finishing with an 82-80 record in the 2026 MLB season. The team defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-2 in the series/season finale on September 27, marking a significant improvement from their previous seven seasons of poor performance. This season was tied for the second-longest winning streak in baseball history, surpassed only by the Los Angeles Angels (11) and the Colorado Rockies (8).
In 2025, the Pirates finished last in the NL Central, with a 71-91 record. Additionally, the Pirates had the fifth-worst record in all of baseball. Pittsburgh finished third in their division, with an 11-win improvement from the previous season. Although they did not make the postseason, this season represents a significant step forward for the franchise and could potentially set the stage for a playoff run in the 2027 season.
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