It’s the Pittsburgh Pirates versus the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- TV Channels: SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB Cleveland Guardians
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians on July 17, 2026
You can watch the Cleveland Guardians take on the Pittsburgh Pirates live on DIRECTV on SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB Cleveland Guardians on July 17, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates (50-47) at Cleveland Guardians (51-46) — Game Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates (50-47) visit the Cleveland Guardians (51-46) at Progressive Field today. Pittsburgh has considerably more thump in its lineup, with 125 team home runs against Cleveland’s 93. Nick Gonzales has been a steady table-setter behind that power, hitting .308 with a .370 on-base percentage for the Pirates, while Chase DeLauter counters for the Guardians with a .278 average, 11 home runs and a .345 on-base percentage in right field. Brandon Lowe has supplied more of the pop behind him, launching 21 home runs and driving in 64 runs from the Pirates’ infield. Bryan Reynolds adds even more balance to that lineup, hitting .283 with a .400 on-base percentage and 14 home runs from left field. Cleveland enters the day in a virtual tie for the AL Central lead, while Pittsburgh trails by 9 games in its own division race.
Regional Coverage
SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB Cleveland Guardians
League Packages
What Time is the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians Game Today?
The Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians game starts at 7:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians?
You can watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659)
Cleveland Guardians Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Cleveland Guardians (Channel 662)
Players to Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Batting .308 with a .370 on-base percentage, Gonzales gives the Pirates one of their steadiest bats from the infield corner. His .391 slugging mark shows he leans more toward contact than power, spraying line drives that keep Pittsburgh’s lineup churning.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Lowe has emerged as Pittsburgh’s primary power source at second base, hitting .246 with 21 home runs and 64 RBIs this season, giving the Pirates thump from a position that rarely provides it.
Bryan Reynolds — LF. In left field, Reynolds has paired average and patience, hitting .283 with a .400 on-base percentage and 14 home runs. His .477 slugging mark is the highest among Pittsburgh’s regulars in this matchup, rounding out a lineup that leans on contact as much as power.
Cleveland Guardians
Chase DeLauter — RF. DeLauter has quickly become a focal point of Cleveland’s outfield, hitting .278 with 11 home runs and 46 RBIs this season. His .448 slugging percentage stands out on a roster built more around contact than power, and his .345 on-base percentage adds patience underneath it.
Brayan Rocchio — SS. Rocchio has turned into a steady run producer at shortstop, driving in 44 runs to go with 8 home runs and a .276 average. His .408 slugging percentage gives Cleveland pop from a position more often defined by defense than offense.
Travis Bazzana — 2B. At second base, Bazzana has hit .238 with 7 home runs and 28 RBIs while working a .330 on-base percentage. He gives the Guardians length at the bottom of the lineup, pairing patience at the plate with occasional pop.
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