On Saturday, Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees (5-2) face Oneil Cruz and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2-6), with first pitch scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET at PNC Park.
If you’re trying to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the New York-Pittsburgh matchup.
When is Yankees vs. Pirates and when does it start?
This game between the Yankees and Pirates is on Saturday, April 5, 2025. You can expect the opening pitch at 4:05 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Yankees vs. Pirates
The Yankees and Pirates will hit the diamond at PNC Park for this matchup on April 5, and if you would like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SportsNet PT, YES.
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Yankees vs. Pirates Game Preview
These clubs meet again following the Yankees’ 9-4 victory over the Pirates yesterday. Max Fried (5.2 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 6 K) earned the win for the Yankees. Anthony Volpe went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Mitch Keller (3.2 IP, 7 R, 8 H, 4 K) took the loss on the mound for the Pirates.
Yankees Stats, Odds & Insights
The Yankees have a 5-1 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 83.3% of those games).
The New York Yankees average 3.3 home runs per game and have hit an MLB-best 23 home runs in total.
The Yankees lead the league with a .621 slugging percentage this season, hammering out 35 extra-base hits.
New York has a 4.57 team ERA that ranks 19th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Yankees have the 18th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.286).
Pirates Stats, Odds & Insights
The Pirates have been listed as the underdog four times this season and have failed to win any of those games.
Pittsburgh has hit six homers this season, which ranks 21st in the majors.
The Pirates rank 27th in the majors with a .301 team slugging percentage.
Pittsburgh pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.62 ERA this year, which ranks 20th in MLB.
Pirates pitchers have a 1.498 WHIP this season, fifth-worst in the majors.
Yankees Starter Recent Performance: Marcus Stroman
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Brewers | March 30 | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Pirates Starter Recent Performance: Bailey Falter
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Marlins | March 29 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Yankees Key Players to Watch
The Yankees will look to Marcus Stroman (0-0) in his second start this season.
In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the righty tossed 4 2/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .263 against him this season. He has a 5.79 ERA and 5.8 strikeouts per nine innings over his one appearance.
Judge leads New York in batting average (.379), home runs (six) and runs batted in (17) this season.
Volpe has collected eight hits this season and has an OBP of .355. He’s slugging .750 on the year.
Ben Rice is slashing .350/.480/.750 this season for the Yankees.
Pirates Key Players to Watch
The Pirates will send Bailey Falter to the mound for his second start of the season.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw six innings, giving up two earned runs while allowing seven hits against the Miami Marlins.
He has an ERA of 3.00, a strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.167 in one game this season.
Cruz leads the Pirates with two home runs and four runs batted in.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa is hitting .360 to pace his team.
Ke’Bryan Hayes is hitting .214 with a triple, a home run and a walk.
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