The team clinched its third consecutive playoff berth on September 23, finishing second in its division behind the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Pirates secured one of two NL Wild Card spots, but lost to the Chicago Cubs in the NLWC Game on October 7, eliminating the team from 2015 postseason play.

Final stats for 2015 Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.

Bold  – Qualified for batting title (3.1 plate appearances per team game) or ERA title (1 inning pitched per team game) The Pirates were involved in the following transactions during the 2015 season: Shane Carle Rob Scahill Justin Wilson Francisco Cervelli Ike Davis International Signing Bonus Money PTBNL or Cash Considerations[Note 1] Sean Rodriguez Joely Rodriguez Antonio Bastardo Travis Snider Stephen Tarpley PTBNL[Note 2] Cash Considerations Steve Lombardozzi Jr. Cash Considerations Arquimedes Caminero Bryton Trepagnier Edward Salcedo

A. Happ José Tábata Michael Morse Cash Considerations LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: West Virginia Black Bears[50]