It’s the Pittsburgh Pirates versus the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on September 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: SportsNet Pittsburgh, Chicago Sports Network
- Streaming: Chicago White Sox – MLB.TV, Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox on September 8, 2026
You can watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Pittsburgh Pirates live on DIRECTV on Chicago White Sox – MLB.TV, Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV, SportsNet Pittsburgh and Chicago Sports Network on September 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates (71-73) at Chicago White Sox (75-68) — Game Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates (71-73) visit the Chicago White Sox (75-68) at Rate Field on September 8, 2026 as the regular season enters its final weeks. The White Sox have out-homered the Pirates 188 to 165 as a team this season, while Pittsburgh counters with a better team average at .252 against Chicago’s .237. Nick Gonzales has been a steady presence at the top of Pittsburgh’s lineup, hitting .306 with a .369 on-base percentage and a .393 slugging mark at third base. Brandon Lowe supplies the power for the Pirates, connecting for 29 home runs and driving in 83 runs this season.
Colson Montgomery has emerged as a power threat for Chicago, launching 31 home runs and driving in 82 runs from the shortstop spot. Chase Meidroth rounds out the White Sox lineup with a .270 average and a .394 slugging percentage at second base. Chicago sits in first place in the AL Central but still trails the American League’s overall leader by 10 games, while Pittsburgh sits 17.5 games back in the NL Central with little margin left in the schedule.
Regional Coverage
SportsNet Pittsburgh, Chicago Sports Network
Streaming
Chicago White Sox – MLB.TV, Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox Game Today?
The Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox?
You can watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox on Chicago White Sox – MLB.TV, Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network, SportsNet Pittsburgh and Chicago Sports Network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
Pittsburgh Pirates games air on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659).
Chicago White Sox Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago White Sox games air on Chicago Sports Network (Channel 665).
Players to Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Gonzales is hitting .306 this season with a .369 on-base percentage, giving Pittsburgh a reliable bat at the top of the order. His .393 slugging percentage shows he can extend at-bats into extra bases even without relying on home run power.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. The second baseman has supplied real thump for the Pirates, connecting for 29 home runs and driving in 83 runs this season. He’s hitting .256 on the year, a mark that trails his power totals but hasn’t kept him out of the middle of Pittsburgh’s order.
Chicago White Sox
Colson Montgomery — SS. Thirty-one home runs and 82 RBIs from a shortstop is rare production, and Montgomery has delivered both for the White Sox this season. His .212 average lags well behind his power numbers, making him one of the more boom-or-bust bats in tonight’s lineup.
Chase Meidroth — 2B. A .270 average and a .346 on-base percentage make Meidroth a steady presence at the top of Chicago’s lineup. His .394 slugging percentage adds more pop than his contact-first profile might suggest.
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