The Pittsburgh Pirates were established in 1891 and are part of the National League Central. They play their MLB schedule home games at PNC Park, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Keep up with the latest Pirates info including baseball standings, stats, news and much more.
Pittsburgh Pirates Schedule
Don’t miss a second of the Pirates 2023 baseball season, explore the full Pirates schedule right here, including where to watch baseball games. Not playing today? Find another match up on the MLB schedule to keep your head in the game.
Noteworthy Pirates
Both past and present has showcased some phenomenal Pittsburgh Pirates. Here are a few noteworthy players.
- Arky Vaughan
- Willie Stargell
- Honus Wagner
- Ralph Kiner
- Roberto Clemente
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How to Watch
When you can make it to the ballpark, there are many ways to watch the full Pittsburgh Pirates schedule. Whether you have a sports package or not, you can catch as many MLB games as possible via sports streaming or on satellite. Below are a few places where you can watch the Pirates.
REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
FOX SPORTS 1 – DIRECTV 219
MLB NETWORK DIRECTV 213
ESPN 2 DIRECTV 209
Pittsburgh Pirates Triple-A Affiliate
Each MLB team has an associated triple-A affiliate that serves as a place to prepare baseball players for the major league. This can include rehabbing injured MLB players or preparing young and new players for The Show. The triple-A affiliate for the Pirates is the Indianapolis Indians.
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MLB News
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many home games will the Pittsburgh Pirates have in the 2023 season?
The Pittsburgh Pirates will play 81 home games in 2023.
What is the opening day schedule for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023?
The Pittsburgh Pirates opening day is scheduled for April 7th and they will be hosting the Chicago White Sox.
When do the Pittsburgh Pirates play their biggest rivals in the 2023 season?
Pirates vs Reds March 30th & April 1-2nd
Reds vs Pirates April 20th -23rd
Reds vs Pirates Aug 11th -13th
Pirates vs Reds Sept 22nd – 24th
Will the Pittsburgh Pirates have any doubleheaders in the 2023 season?
Currently there are no doubleheaders scheduled for the Pirates this year however that can change with weather and games being postponed.
Who are the key players for the 2023 Pirates?
Catcher: Austin Hedges
First Baseman: Ji-Man Choi, Mason Martin, Carlos Santana
Second Baseman: Rodolfo Castro
Shortstop: Ji-Hwan Bae, Tsung-Che Cheng, Oneil Cruz
Third Baseman: Ke’Bryan Hayes
Outfielders: Connor Joe, Tucupita, Marcano, Cal Mitchell, Bryan Reynolds, Canaan Smith-Njigba, Jack Sunwinski, Travis Swaggerty.
Starting Pitchers: Osvaldo Bido, J.T. Brubaker, Roansy Contreras, Rich Hill, Mitch Keller, Luis Ortiz
Relief Pitchers: David Bednar, Wil Crowe, Chase De Jong, Yerry De Los Santos, Jarlin Garcia, Jose Hernandez, Colin Holderman, Juan Minaya, Dauri Moreta, Johan Oviedo, Yohan Ramírez, Robert Stephenson, Duane Underwood, Vince Velasquez, Wei-Chung Wang
How many games do the Pittsburgh Pirates play against their divisional opponents in the 2023 season?
The new balanced schedule includes 13 games against their division rivals, totaling 52 games
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