After a 3-3 road trip, the Pittsburgh Pirates will host the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series featuring teams hovering around .500.

Seattle is 40-39, and Pittsburgh is 39-39. The Tuesday and Wednesday games begin at 6:40 p.m., and Thursday’s contest starts at 12:35 p.m. After Thursday’s game, the Pirates will reach the halfway mark of the 2026 season. 

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