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Pirates vs Tigers Prediction, Picks, Best Bets & Parlay

Free MLB prediction and picks for Saturday, September 26, 2026 · powered by DataStreak

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Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
79-77 · W4
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Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
73-83 · L2

Pirates vs Tigers Prediction

Hard to ignore what Pirates have been doing lately. W4 and the offense looking like it forgot how to be stopped.

Prop angles are where the edge lives. Live odds, current streaks, and the picks our partner DataStreak likes are all below.

Pirates vs Tigers Picks

Books have not posted player props for PIT at DET yet. Lines usually go up a few hours before first pitch or tip-off; check back closer to game time. See all of today’s free picks across the slate.

Injury Report

19 listed
JUST IN: Endy Rodriguez 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Hip) · Esmerlyn Valdez day-to-day → 10-Day IL (Hamstring) · Braxton Ashcraft bereavement → 15-Day IL (Arm) · Wenceel Perez 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Orbital) · Parker Meadows 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Arm) · Matt Vierling 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Thigh) · Will Vest 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Burch Smith 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Shoulder) · Justin Verlander 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Hamstring) · Jack Flaherty day-to-day → 15-Day IL (Forearm) · Kerry Carpenter day-to-day → 10-Day IL (Foot)
PIT
  • Endy Rodriguez
    Hip·Since Aug 13
    60-Day IL
  • Mitch Keller
    Arm·Since Aug 2
    60-Day IL
  • Esmerlyn Valdez
    Hamstring·Since Sep 11
    10-Day IL
  • Braxton Ashcraft
    Arm·Since Sep 9
    15-Day IL
  • Kirby Yates
    Shoulder·Since Sep 2
    15-Day IL
  • Isaac Mattson
    Hip·Since Sep 7
    15-Day IL
DET
  • Wenceel Perez
    Orbital·Since Jun 17
    60-Day IL
  • Parker Meadows
    Arm·Since Apr 9
    60-Day IL
  • Matt Vierling
    Thigh·Since Aug 1
    60-Day IL
  • Will Vest
    Elbow·Since Aug 1
    60-Day IL
  • Burch Smith
    Shoulder·Since May 21
    60-Day IL
  • Justin Verlander
    Hamstring·Since Apr 2
    60-Day IL
  • Reese Olson
    Shoulder·Since Mar 20
    60-Day IL
  • Trey Sweeney
    Shoulder·Since May 7
    60-Day IL
  • Bailey Horn
    Elbow·Since May 7
    60-Day IL
  • Jack Flaherty
    Forearm·Since Aug 1
    15-Day IL
  • Kerry Carpenter
    Foot·Since Aug 1
    10-Day IL
  • Kyle Finnegan
    Groin·Since Sep 16
    15-Day IL
  • Troy Melton
    Undisclosed·Since Sep 20
    Day To Day

Team Trends

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Head-to-Head

PIT 4-1 over DET (1-2 ATS)

DateMatchupScoreWinner
2026-08-19DET @ PIT3–4PIT
2026-08-18DET @ PIT1–4PIT
2026-08-17DET @ PIT8–5DET
2025-07-23DET @ PIT1–6PIT
2025-07-22DET @ PIT5–8PIT
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The Final Word

One game, multiple angles. Tail what hits, fade what doesn't, and check back tomorrow when the result badge tells you who was right.

Pirates vs Tigers FAQ

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