The Pittsburgh Pirates split their squad on Sunday, February 22, 2026, achieving victories against both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Pirates defeated the Rays 7-4 and the Phillies 4-3 in Grapefruit League play, bringing their spring training record to 3-0.
Half of the Pirates team remained in Bradenton, Florida, to face the Rays at LECOM Park, even as the other half traveled to Clearwater, Florida, to compete against the Phillies at BayCare Ballpark. Fans were able to follow the games via Sportsnet Pittsburgh and KDKA-FM 93.7.
The games marked the second and third contests of spring training for the Pirates. The team is using the split-squad format to evaluate players and prepare for the upcoming 2026 Major League Baseball season.
Details regarding individual player performances were not immediately available, but the results indicate a strong start to spring training for the Pirates organization. The team’s official website, MLB.com, is expected to provide further details on the games and player statistics.
