It’s the Minnesota Twins versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 29, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Streaming: Apple TV, Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV 1
How to Watch Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on May 29, 2026
You can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Minnesota Twins live on DIRECTV on Apple TV, Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV 1 on May 29, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
Minnesota Twins (27-30) at Pittsburgh Pirates (29-28) — Game Preview
The Minnesota Twins visit Pittsburgh for a Friday night meeting at PNC Park, where the Pirates sit two games above .500 at 29-28 and the visitors arrive three games under at 27-30. Taj Bradley gets the ball for Minnesota carrying a 2.77 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP over 52.0 innings and a 5-1 record, opposite Pittsburgh’s Jared Jones.
Byron Buxton paces the Twins’ offense with a .575 slugging percentage that pairs with 17 home runs and 27 RBIs, while Brooks Lee adds 30 RBIs from shortstop. On the home side, Brandon Lowe drives the lineup with 14 home runs and 36 RBIs, more than either Lee or Buxton. With both clubs dealing with injuries, the Twins and Pirates meet tonight trying to stay within range in their respective division races.
Regional Coverage
MLB Minnesota Twins, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Streaming
Apple TV, Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV 1
What Time is the Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Today?
The Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 6:45 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on Apple TV as part of Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV 1. Twins and Pirates games typically air regionally on MLB Minnesota Twins and SportsNet Pittsburgh, but the May 29 matchup is an Apple TV broadcast rather than a regional sports network game.
Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Minnesota Twins (Channel 668), SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659)
Players to Watch: Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Minnesota Twins
Byron Buxton — CF. Buxton hits .260 with 17 home runs and 27 RBIs as the center-field bat at the heart of the Twins’ lineup. His .575 slugging percentage paired with a .323 on-base percentage gives Minnesota a power threat from the middle of the order.
Brooks Lee — SS. Lee carries the Twins’ RBI total at 30 to go with 6 home runs and a .250 batting average, six RBIs ahead of Buxton’s 27 on the same side. The shortstop has held a steady run-producing role from the middle of the order.
Taj Bradley — SP. Bradley brings a 2.77 ERA and a 5-1 record into his start with 59 strikeouts across 52.0 innings. His 1.17 WHIP keeps traffic off the bases.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Lowe drives the Pirates’ lineup with 14 home runs, 36 RBIs and a .265 batting average. His 36 RBIs lead the four position players on tonight’s slate, six clear of Twins shortstop Brooks Lee at 30.
Jared Jones — SP. Jones lines up as Pittsburgh’s announced starter for the Friday night matchup with Minnesota. He gets the assignment against a Twins lineup led by Buxton’s 17 home runs.
Injury Report: Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Minnesota Twins
Ryan Jeffers (C) — 10-day IL, left hand surgery
Garrett Acton (RP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder strain
David Festa (SP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder pinched nerve
Cole Sands (RP) — 15-day IL, right forearm strain
Mick Abel (SP) — 15-day IL, right elbow inflammation
Cody Laweryson (RP) — 15-day IL, right forearm strain
Pablo Lopez (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ryan O’Hearn (RF) — 10-day IL, right quadriceps strain
Chris Devenski (RP) — 15-day IL, illness
Joey Bart (C) — 10-day IL, left foot infection
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