The Pittsburgh Pirates (11-8) host the Tampa Bay Rays (11-7) on Saturday to kick off a three-game series at PNC Park. The contest starts at 4:05 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n
Rays vs. Pirates: April 18, 2026 Viewing Options<\/p>\n
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
\nTime: 4:05 p.m. ET
\nTV: SportsNet PT and Rays.TV
\nLocation: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
\nVenue: PNC Park<\/p>\n
Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Listen to the game on 93.7 The Fan<\/a><\/p>\n Rays vs. Pirates Starting Pitchers<\/p>\n Catch MLB action all year long on Fubo.<\/a><\/p>\n Rays vs. Pirates Team Stats<\/p>\n The Pirates average 1.1 home runs per game to rank eighth in baseball with 21 total home runs. Pirates<\/p>\n Rep your favorite MLB players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics<\/a> to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.<\/p>\n Rays<\/p>\n A Look Ahead…<\/p>\n Upcoming Pirates Games<\/p>\n April 18: vs. Rays, 4:05 p.m. ET
\nThe Rays’ 16 home runs rank 21st in Major League Baseball.
\nPittsburgh has the eighth-best batting average in the majors (.252).
\nTampa Bay has a team batting average of .264 this season, which ranks third among MLB teams.
\nThe Pirates score the eighth-most runs in baseball (95 total, five per game).
\nThe Rays have scored 91 runs this season, which ranks ninth in MLB.
\nHitters To Watch In Rays vs. Pirates<\/p>\n
\nApril 19: vs. Rays, 1:35 p.m. ET
\nApril 21: at Rangers, 8:05 p.m. ET
\nApril 22: at Rangers, 8:05 p.m. ET
\nApril 23: at Rangers, 8:05 p.m. ET
\nApril 24: at Brewers, 7:40 p.m. ET<\/p>\n