Pittsburgh Pirates Playoff Odds
Season Overview
Playoff Numbers
Postseason Path
Playoff Odds Over Time
Seed Probabilities
| Seed | Probability |
|---|---|
| #5 Seed | 0.3% |
| #6 Seed | 1.2% |
| #7 Seed | 1.8% |
| #8 Seed | 6.5% |
| #9 Seed | 15.1% |
| #10 Seed | 15.4% |
| #11 Seed | 32.0% |
| #12 Seed | 17.3% |
NL Central Standings
| Team | Record | Playoff Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | 76-48 | 97.2% |
| Chicago Cubs | 72-52 | 96.0% |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 62-61 | 12.9% |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 60-65 | 1.6% |
| Cincinnati Reds | 59-63 | 1.5% |
Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 Playoff Chances
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently have a 1.6% probability of making the 2026 MLB playoffs, based on BaseChaser's 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations updated daily. With a record of 60-65 and 37 games remaining, the Pirates are projected to finish the season at 78-84.
Their remaining schedule ranks #13 in difficulty out of 30 MLB teams. Tonight, their playoff odds range from 1% (worst case) to 2% (best case) depending on results around the league.
These Pittsburgh Pirates playoff odds are calculated using Elo ratings calibrated to real game results, blended with WAR-based team strength priors. BaseChaser simulates the entire remaining MLB season 100,000 times, accounting for schedule difficulty, head-to-head matchups, and division/Wild Card tiebreaker rules.