It’s the Pittsburgh Pirates versus the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on June 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Location: Sutter Health Park
- TV Channels: MLB Network®, SportsNet Pittsburgh, NBC Sports California
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics on June 17, 2026
You can watch the Athletics take on the Pittsburgh Pirates live on DIRECTV on MLB Network® on June 17, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates (37-37) at Athletics (36-37) — Game Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Athletics meet today at Sutter Health Park with nearly matched ledgers, the Pirates at 37-37 and the Athletics at 36-37. The contrast shows up at the plate, where the Athletics carry real thump in the middle of their order while Pittsburgh leans on contact to manufacture runs. Nick Gonzales has been the steadiest bat for the Pirates, hitting .291 with a .342 on-base percentage from the corner.
On the home side, Nick Kurtz has turned into the engine of the Athletics offense with a .292 average and a .442 on-base percentage that towers over almost everyone in this matchup. Behind Kurtz, Shea Langeliers gives the Athletics a second power source with 18 home runs from behind the plate, matching Brandon Lowe’s 18 for Pittsburgh and setting up a long-ball duel between the two clubs.
National TV
MLB Network®
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics Game Today?
The Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics game starts at 9:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics?
You can watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics on MLB Network® and MLB Extra Innings®.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics Channel on DIRECTV
SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659).
Athletics Channel on DIRECTV
NBC Sports California (Channel 698).
Players to Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Gonzales has been Pittsburgh’s most reliable contact hitter, batting .291 from the hot corner. His .342 on-base percentage and .358 slugging mark him as a table-setter who keeps the line moving rather than a power threat.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Lowe supplies the pop in the Pittsburgh lineup with 18 home runs and 47 RBIs out of the keystone. He is hitting .239, the trade-off for a swing built to drive the ball over the fence rather than slap singles.
Athletics
Nick Kurtz — 1B. Kurtz anchors the Athletics offense with a .292 average, 18 home runs and 57 RBIs from first base. His .442 on-base percentage and .558 slugging make him the most complete bat in tonight’s matchup, equally dangerous getting on base or clearing the wall.
Shea Langeliers — C. Langeliers brings rare power from behind the plate, with 18 home runs and a .279 average for the Athletics. He has driven in 36 runs, giving the home lineup a second middle-of-the-order threat behind Kurtz.
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