About the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates play in the National League Central and are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and play at PNC Park. Their division rivals are Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals. Sports Alerts lists them as PIT.
2 Pirates players are on the injured list in our latest roster sync: Mitch Keller, Endy Rodríguez. When a followed player goes on or comes off the IL, the app sends a push alert.
Pirates alerts you can turn on
- Lineup postedA push alert when a Pirates player you follow is in the starting lineup. A separate alert says when a player is not in it.
- Home runs and extra-base hitsAlerts for home runs, doubles and triples from your followed Pirates hitters. Stolen bases and RBIs are optional.
- Pitching lines and decisionsFor Pirates pitchers: a pitching line, wins, losses, saves, holds, strikeout games, and a scratch alert if a starter is pulled.
- Injuries and IL movesFollow the Pirates as a team and get an alert when any player on the club goes on or comes off the injured list.
- Call-upsKnow when a Pirates prospect you follow gets called up. The player search includes minor leaguers.
- Scores and lead changesTeam alerts for every Pirates score change, lead changes, or an every-inning summary. You choose which.
Top Pirates players to follow
These are well-known Pirates players. 2 of the 7 are pitchers and 5 are hitters. You can follow any of them, and any other Pirates player, in the app.
| Player | Pos | 2026 season |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | P | 10-11, 3.82 ERA, 200 K |
| Oneil Cruz | CF | .280, 20 HR, 67 RBI, 30 SB |
| Bryan Reynolds | LF | .261, 17 HR, 72 RBI, 9 SB |
| Brandon Lowe | 2B | .260, 35 HR, 96 RBI, 2 SB |
| Braxton Ashcraft | P | 14-6, 3.65 ERA, 173 K |
| Ryan O'Hearn | RF | .265, 18 HR, 76 RBI, 1 SB |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | RF | .232, 17 HR, 47 RBI, 0 SB |
2026 regular season (MLB Stats API). Roster data is from the October 27, 2026 sync, so trades after that date may not show.
PNC Park and run scoring
Sports Alerts measures how many runs score in Pirates home games compared with their road games. For 2026 the ratio is 1.15, which is hitter-friendly. The five-year weighted ratio is 1.07, which is hitter-friendly. A number above 1.00 means more runs score at home than on the road.
For hitters this helps you read home run and RBI alerts. A hitter-friendly park usually means more of them.
Follow the Pirates and their division rivals
Pittsburgh Pirates fans often follow the other clubs in the National League Central too.
Pirates alerts FAQ
What alerts can I get for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can follow the Pirates as a team and get alerts for every score change, lead changes, an every-inning summary, and injuries and IL moves for any player on the club. You can also follow individual Pirates players for lineup posts, home runs, extra-base hits, stolen bases, pitching lines, call-ups and injuries.
Which Pirates players can I follow in Sports Alerts?
Any Pirates player. The player search covers the full MLB pool, including the injured list and minor-league prospects. Well-known Pirates players include Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds.
Will I get a Pirates lineup alert before the game?
Yes, if you follow a Pirates player and keep the Lineup posted alert on. The app sends it when the lineup posts. You can also turn on a Not in lineup alert.
Does Sports Alerts tell me when a Pirates player is injured?
Yes. Follow a Pirates player for injury alerts on that player, or follow the Pirates team for injuries and IL moves across the club.
How much does Sports Alerts cost for Pirates fans?
Sports Alerts is free to install. Fantasy roster auto-sync is $0.99 per month, with a free first month. Alerts for followed teams and players are free.
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