It’s Game 1 of a straight doubleheader as the Pittsburgh Pirates visit the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 22, 2026, with the same two teams back on the field for Game 2 later today. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:05 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 22, 2026
You can watch the New York Yankees take on the Pittsburgh Pirates live on DIRECTV on SportsNet Pittsburgh and YES Network on July 22, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates (52-49) at New York Yankees (56-44) — Game Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees open a same-day doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, with the Pirates carrying a 52-49 record into the Bronx against a Yankees club sitting at 56-44. New York’s pitching staff has been the stronger unit by a wide margin, posting a 3.42 team ERA against Pittsburgh’s 4.30 mark, even as the Pirates own the better team average at .263 to the Yankees’ .237. Nick Gonzales has been the table-setter for Pittsburgh at .309 with a .368 on-base percentage, and Bryan Reynolds isn’t far off at .282 with 59 RBIs, giving the lineup some balance from the left side.
Ben Rice counters for New York with a .281 average, 29 home runs and 68 RBIs, a power-and-average combination that keeps the Yankees dangerous even with regulars sidelined. Brandon Lowe adds another power dimension for Pittsburgh with 21 home runs and 65 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has chipped in 11 homers and 52 RBIs of his own in the middle of New York’s order. The Yankees sit 2 games behind the American League East leader while the Pirates trail the National League Central by 11 games, standings gaps that make today’s twin bill a chance for either club to chip away.
Regional Coverage
SportsNet Pittsburgh, YES Network
League Packages
What Time is the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees Game Today?
Game 1 of today’s doubleheader between the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees starts at 1:05 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, YES Network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
Pittsburgh Pirates games air on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659).
New York Yankees Channel on DIRECTV
New York Yankees games air on YES Network (Channel 631).
Players to Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Gonzales is hitting .309 this season, ahead of Bryan Reynolds at .282 and Brandon Lowe at .245 among Pittsburgh’s regulars, and he’s parlayed that into a .368 on-base percentage. His .404 slugging mark shows he’s more than a slap hitter, spraying the ball into gaps from the top of the order.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. The Pirates’ second baseman supplies the power in this lineup, with 21 home runs and 65 RBIs to go with a .478 slugging percentage. He’s hitting .245 on the season, a number that undersells how often he’s driven in runs when he connects.
Bryan Reynolds — LF. Reynolds brings a complete offensive profile to the outfield, hitting .282 with a .399 on-base percentage that reflects real plate discipline to go with the average. He’s driven in 59 runs and slugged .474, giving Pittsburgh length in the middle of the order behind Gonzales and Lowe.
New York Yankees
Ben Rice — 1B. Rice pairs average and power at first base, hitting .281 with 29 home runs and 68 RBIs while slugging .594 this season. His .372 on-base percentage means he’s reaching base at a high clip even before the power numbers factor in.
Cody Bellinger — LF. Bellinger has settled in as a steady presence in the Yankees outfield, hitting .255 with 11 home runs and 52 RBIs this season. His .344 on-base percentage and .416 slugging mark make him a consistent line-drive threat from the left side.
Paul Goldschmidt — 1B. The veteran has provided pop off the bench and in the lineup, slugging .486 with 15 home runs and 42 RBIs. He’s hitting .259 with a .318 on-base percentage, numbers that reflect a hitter still capable of turning a game with one swing.
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