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MLB Hall Of Famer Reveals Early Pirates Playoff Prediction
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Pirates are projected to be playoff contenders in 2026, currently holding a 22-19 record. They have a 58.2% chance of reaching the postseason, aiming for their first playoff appearance since 2015.
Key points
- Pittsburgh Pirates are playoff contenders in 2026
- Current record is 22-19
- 58.2% chance of reaching postseason
- On pace for 87 wins
- First playoff appearance since 2015
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After 10 straight years of missing the playoffs, the Pittsburgh Pirates are finally legitimate postseason contenders again in 2026. A quarter of the way through their schedule, they're 22-19.
They're on pace for 87 wins, which would be their most since 2015. They also have a 58.2 percent chance of reaching the postseason, according to FanGraphs' playoff odds.
On Monday, MLB Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz weighed in on the Pirates' hot start and their postseason aspirations.
"I have been pushing that bandwagon for three years now," Smoltz said Monday on VSiN. "This is a franchise that should be in the playoffs. They have everything you just said. They would be the scariest team in the playoffs."
Smoltz also called Paul Skenes a "generational pitcher" and believes he has enough talent around him to help Pittsburgh make the playoffs, even in a .
Q&A
What is the Pittsburgh Pirates' current record in 2026?
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently have a record of 22-19.
What are the Pittsburgh Pirates' chances of making the playoffs in 2026?
The Pirates have a 58.2% chance of reaching the postseason according to FanGraphs' playoff odds.
When was the last time the Pittsburgh Pirates made the playoffs?
The last time the Pittsburgh Pirates made the playoffs was in 2015.
