It’s the Pittsburgh Pirates versus the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 21, 2026.
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- TV Channels: SportsNet Pittsburgh, YES Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees on July 21, 2026
You can watch the New York Yankees take on the Pittsburgh Pirates live on DIRECTV on SportsNet Pittsburgh and YES Network on July 21, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates (52-49) at New York Yankees (56-44) — Game Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates (52-49) visit Yankee Stadium to face the New York Yankees (56-44) today. New York’s pitching staff carries a 3.42 ERA on the season while Pittsburgh’s staff sits at 4.30, though the Pirates own a better team batting average at .263 to the Yankees’ .237.
Nick Gonzales anchors the Pittsburgh lineup with a .309 average at third base, while Ben Rice has emerged as New York’s biggest bat, hitting .281 with 29 home runs and 68 RBIs at first base. Brandon Lowe has added 21 home runs and 65 RBIs of his own for the Pirates, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. has chipped in 16 homers for the Yankees to give New York another power threat in the middle of the order. New York sits just 1.5 games out of first place in the AL East while Pittsburgh trails by 11.5 games in the NL Central.
Regional Coverage
SportsNet Pittsburgh, YES Network
League Packages
What Time is the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees Game Today?
The Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees game starts at 7:05 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees?
You can watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees on your local regional sports network, SportsNet Pittsburgh and YES Network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
You can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659).
New York Yankees Channel on DIRECTV
You can watch the New York Yankees on YES Network (Channel 631).
Players to Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. A .309 average has made Gonzales one of Pittsburgh’s most reliable bats this season, and his .368 on-base percentage keeps him near the top of the order. His .404 slugging percentage shows he can also drive the ball into the gaps.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Power has been the calling card for Lowe, who has launched 21 home runs and driven in 65 runs this season. He’s hitting .245, a number that reflects a swing built for extra bases rather than average.
Bryan Reynolds — LF. Reynolds gives the Pirates lineup balance beyond the power numbers, hitting .282 with a .399 on-base percentage and a .474 slugging mark. He has added 14 home runs and 59 RBIs, making him a threat to reach base and drive in runs in the same at-bat.
New York Yankees
Ben Rice — 1B. For the Yankees, Rice has been the offensive engine of the lineup, hitting .281 with 29 home runs and 68 RBIs. His .594 slugging percentage and .372 on-base mark point to a hitter doing damage in nearly every part of the strike zone.
Cody Bellinger — LF. In left field, Bellinger has provided New York with a steady .255 average, 11 home runs and 52 RBIs. His .344 on-base percentage keeps him near the top of a Yankees order that leans on contact as much as power.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. — 2B. Chisholm rounds out the middle of the Yankees order with 16 home runs and 43 RBIs. He’s hitting .228, a number that undersells the impact he brings every time he steps into the box.
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