It’s the Chicago Cubs versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 27, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Streaming: Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on May 27, 2026
You can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs live on Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Network channel 664 and SportsNet Pittsburgh channel 659 with DIRECTV on May 27, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Chicago Cubs (29-26) at Pittsburgh Pirates (29-26) — Game Preview
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates square off at PNC Park with both clubs sitting at an identical 29-26. The Pirates have leaned on pitching to stay in the mix, posting a 3.74 team ERA against the Cubs’ 4.23, while Pittsburgh also edges Chicago at the plate with a .252 team average to the Cubs’ .236. Bubba Chandler takes the ball for Pittsburgh at 1-6 with a 4.60 ERA, opposite Jameson Taillon, who comes in at 2-4 with a 5.20 ERA and 47 strikeouts across 55.1 innings.
Nick Gonzales has been one of Pittsburgh’s steadier contact bats with a .304 average and a .359 on-base percentage from the hot corner, while Ian Happ supplies most of the Cubs’ power from left field with 10 home runs and 21 RBIs. Oneil Cruz leads Pittsburgh with 35 RBIs and adds 11 home runs from center, giving the home side another middle-of-the-order threat to pair with Brandon Lowe’s 13 long balls.
Regional Coverage
Marquee Sports Network, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Streaming
Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Today?
The Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network, Marquee Sports Network, SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB Extra Innings®.
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664), SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659)
Players to Watch: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Ian Happ — LF. Happ provides the Cubs’ most consistent home-run threat with 10 long balls and 21 RBIs, even with the average sitting at .212. The slugging profile matters more than the contact rate for a corner outfielder asked to drive the ball, and Happ’s 10 home runs lead the Cubs’ eligible bats in this matchup.
Alex Bregman — 3B. Bregman has been the contact anchor of the Cubs’ lineup, hitting .259 with a .343 on-base percentage from the hot corner. His .356 slugging mark is modest by his career standards, but the on-base ability gives Chicago a reliable table-setter in the heart of the order.
Jameson Taillon — SP. Taillon makes the start for Chicago at 2-4 with a 5.20 ERA, 47 strikeouts and a 1.27 WHIP across 55.1 innings. The WHIP suggests he has avoided constant traffic, but the run prevention has lagged, making this a key road start for the Cubs’ rotation.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Gonzales paces Pittsburgh in batting average at .304, the best mark among either side’s eligible hitters, and his .359 on-base percentage keeps the lineup turning over. The .354 slugging tells a more contact-oriented story than a power one, but for a Pirates club still building its run-scoring profile, a reliable bat at the corner is the kind of foundation they have been looking for.
Oneil Cruz — CF. Cruz brings the run production from center field with 35 RBIs and 11 home runs while hitting .265 on the year. His power and speed make him one of Pittsburgh’s highest-impact bats, and his RBI total leads all eligible hitters in this matchup.
Bubba Chandler — SP. Chandler takes the ball for the Pirates with a 4.60 ERA and a 1-6 record across 47.0 innings. The 47 strikeouts hint at swing-and-miss stuff, but the 1.47 WHIP points to a young arm still working through traffic on the bases, and tonight is another step in that development against a Chicago lineup that has been quiet at .236 as a team.
Injury Report: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Matthew Boyd (SP) — 15-day IL, left knee surgery
Edward Cabrera (SP) — 15-day IL, right finger abrasion
Matt Shaw (RF) — 10-day IL, back
Hunter Harvey (RP) — 60-day IL, right triceps inflammation
Justin Steele (SP) — 60-day IL, left elbow surgery
Porter Hodge (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Riley Martin (RP) — 15-day IL, left elbow inflammation
Shelby Miller (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Cade Horton (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Tyler Austin (1B) — 60-day IL, right knee surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ryan O’Hearn (RF) — 10-day IL, right quadriceps strain
Jared Jones (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Chris Devenski (RP) — 15-day IL, illness
Joey Bart (C) — 10-day IL, left foot infection
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