It’s the Colorado Rockies versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV Channels: MLB Colorado Rockies / Rockies.TV, SportsNet Pittsburgh
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on May 12, 2026
Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Colorado Rockies live on MLB Colorado Rockies / Rockies.TV channel 683, and SportsNet Pittsburgh channel 659 with DIRECTV on May 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Colorado Rockies (16-25) at Pittsburgh Pirates (22-19) — Game Preview
Paul Skenes is the headline. The Pittsburgh ace takes the ball with a 2.36 ERA, a 0.71 WHIP and 46 strikeouts in 42 innings, and Colorado will need a season-best plan to handle him. Michael Lorenzen carries a 6.92 ERA the other way, so the Rockies will need their bats to do real damage. Mickey Moniak has been doing his part with 11 home runs and a .303 average, and Troy Johnston leads the Colorado order at .325. Oneil Cruz brings 10 homers and 29 RBIs for the Pirates as the most likely hitter to break the game open.
Regional Coverage
MLB Colorado Rockies / Rockies.TV, SportsNet Pittsburgh
League Packages
What Time is the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies Game Today?
The Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Colorado Rockies Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Colorado Rockies (Channel 683)
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659)
Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates — Team Stats
| Colorado Rockies | Pittsburgh Pirates | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 16-25 | 22-19 |
| Top hitter (AVG) | Troy Johnston — .325 | Nick Gonzales — .316 |
| HR leader | Mickey Moniak — 11 | Oneil Cruz — 10 |
| RBI leader | Mickey Moniak — 21 | Oneil Cruz — 29 |
| ERA leader | Chase Dollander — 3.35 | Paul Skenes — 2.36 |
Players to Watch: Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Colorado Rockies
Mickey Moniak — LF. 11 home runs, 21 RBIs, .303 average. Moniak has turned into one of the most surprising power bats in the league. He hunts mistakes and rarely misses one.
Troy Johnston — RF. .325 average, .386 OBP. The most consistent hitter in the Colorado lineup right now, and the kind of bat that keeps innings alive.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Skenes — SP. 2.36 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 46 strikeouts in 42 innings, five wins. Skenes throws every pitch at near-elite velocity and his stuff is one of the best in the National League.
Oneil Cruz — CF. 10 home runs, 29 RBIs, .255 average. Cruz brings power to the middle of the Pirates lineup and is one of their key run producers.
Injury Report: Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Colorado Rockies
Kris Bryant (DH) — 60-day IL, back surgery
Jeff Criswell (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Ryan Feltner (SP) — 15-day IL, right elbow inflammation
McCade Brown (SP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder inflammation
Pierson Ohl (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jared Jones (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Jake Mangum (LF) — 10-day IL, left hamstring strain
Chris Devenski (RP) — 15-day IL, illness
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