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Coming off four-game series against division opponents, the Pirates and Twins will face off Friday night to open a weekend set.
The game marks the season debut for Pirates starter Jared Jones, who will make his first start since Sept. 27, 2024, after completing his rehab from elbow surgery. Still just 24 years old, the right-hander had a promising rookie season two years ago before sitting out all of 2025.
He rejoins a Pirates team that has been playing solid baseball but can’t catch a break in the standings, as the NL Central remains the lone division in baseball with every team boasting a winning record.
The same cannot be said about the AL Central, where the Twins sit in the middle of the pack alongside the resurgent White Sox with everyone looking up at the Guardians. Minnesota has shaken off its April malaise with a strong May and will send arguably its most effective starter to the mound Friday in Taj Bradley, who is 5-1 with a 2.77 ERA and has allowed just 42 hits in 52 innings while striking out 59.
Who will begin the weekend with a win at PNC Park? Here’s everything you need to know to watch the series opener.
How to watch Jared Jones’ season debut: TV channel, live stream for Pirates vs. Twins
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Apple TV
Pirates vs. Twins will not air on traditional television Friday. The game will stream live as part of Apple TV’s “Friday Night Baseball” package.
New subscribers get their first week of Apple TV for free. After that, they can subscribe for just $12.99/month.
Subscribers can watch “Friday Night Baseball” with the Apple TV app, which is available on select smart TVs, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV and gaming consoles.
Pirates vs. Twins start time
- Date: Friday, May 29
- Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
First pitch of Pirates vs. Twins on Friday is set for 6:45 p.m. ET. The game will be played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates schedule 2026
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Pirates:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| May 29 | vs. Twins | 6:45 p.m. |
| May 30 | vs. Twins | 4:05 p.m. |
| May 31 | vs. Twins | 1:35 p.m. |
| June 2 | at Astros | 8:10 p.m. |
| June 3 | at Astros | 8:10 p.m. |
Minnesota Twins schedule 2026
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Twins:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| May 29 | at Pirates | 6:45 p.m. |
| May 30 | at Pirates | 4:05 p.m. |
| May 31 | at Pirates | 1:35 p.m. |
| June 1 | vs. White Sox | 7:40 p.m. |
| June 2 | vs. White Sox | 7:40 p.m. |