Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates MLB team page: upcoming games with our picks and odds, recent results and the roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates play in the NL Central.

Pittsburgh Pirates overview

The Pittsburgh Pirates play in the National League Central at PNC Park on the north shore of the Allegheny River, a ballpark widely praised for its view of the downtown skyline and the Roberto Clemente Bridge. One of the oldest franchises in the National League, the Pirates have won five World Series titles, including the 1960 championship decided by Bill Mazeroski's Game 7 walk-off home run. Pittsburgh is a small-market team that often operates with one of the lower payrolls in baseball. For bettors, PNC Park's pitcher-friendly dimensions, especially for right-handed hitters, and the Pirates' frequent underdog status are the main considerations.

Betting insights

PNC Park's deep left-center field makes it difficult for right-handed hitters to homer, while the 21-foot right-field wall, a tribute to Clemente's number, and a shorter right-field line give left-handed hitters a better chance. Overall, the park tends to favor pitchers, which can support unders, particularly in cooler spring weather along the rivers. The Pirates are often underdogs, so bettors should look at specific pitching matchups rather than overall records; a strong Pittsburgh starter at home can make a plus-money price interesting. First five innings markets can help when the Pirates have a starting pitching edge but a less proven bullpen.