Franchise · World Series
Pittsburgh Pirates
In the World Series since 1903 · 5× champions
Covers the World Series from 1903 through 2025 — 1904 and 1994 had no Series.
Five World Series titles. 47 World Series games across seven appearances.
47
Games
23
Won
7
Appearances
5
Titles
Titles: 19091925196019711979
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Biggest game win — Pittsburgh Pirates 8 at Detroit Tigers 0, by 8 runs (1909).
The Pittsburgh Pirates have played 47 World Series games across 7 appearances in the data: 23 won, 24 lost.
World Series finishes
| Year | Finish | As | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | Runners-up | Pittsburgh Pirates | lost 3–5 |
| 1909 | Champions | Pittsburgh Pirates | won 4–3 |
| 1925 | Champions | Pittsburgh Pirates | won 4–3 |
| 1927 | Runners-up | Pittsburgh Pirates | lost 0–4 |
| 1960 | Champions | Pittsburgh Pirates | won 4–3 |
| 1971 | Champions | Pittsburgh Pirates | won 4–3 |
| 1979 | Champions | Pittsburgh Pirates | won 4–3 |
Biggest game win
Pittsburgh Pirates 8 at Detroit Tigers 0 — by 8 runs (1909).
Source: Retrosheet World Series game logs (glws.zip), 1909 World Series. The information used here was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by Retrosheet. — source
Notable games
- Pittsburgh Pirates 8–0 Detroit Tigers (game 7, 1909)
- Pittsburgh Pirates 9–7 Washington Senators (game 7, 1925)
- Pittsburgh Pirates 10–9 New York Yankees (game 7, 1960)
- Pittsburgh Pirates 2–1 Baltimore Orioles (game 7, 1971)
- Pittsburgh Pirates 4–1 Baltimore Orioles (game 7, 1979)
Source: Retrosheet World Series game logs (glws.zip), 1903–2025 World Series (no Series in 1904 or 1994). The information used here was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by Retrosheet. — source
✓ Every fact computed from Retrosheet World Series game logs — retrosheet.org. Not written by anyone.