Saturday\u2019s game between the Rays and Pirates is delayed due to rain. Find out when the new start time is below.<\/p>\n
Saturday\u2019s MLB matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates has been delayed due to inclement weather. Play has been suspended with two outs in the bottom of the fourth inning, with Pittsburgh holding a 4-0 lead. There is currently no expected timeline for when play will resume and updates will be added as they are provided by the teams during this rain delay.<\/p>\n
The tarp is on and we are in a delay. We\u2019ll keep you updated.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n This also comes after an effort was made to move the start time of the matchup earlier today to avoid the weather.<\/p>\n IMPORTANT GAME TIME INFO: This afternoon\u2019s first pitch is being moved up to 3:30pm due to impending weather. All gates to PNC Park will open at 2:30pm to the general public. pic.twitter.com\/bUhqSG0n1q<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n It has been a relatively strong start to the season for the Pirates. They are currently tied for second place in the NL Central with a 12-8 overall record. The Rays also are satisfied with their start to the season, sitting in the top spot in the AL East with an 11-8 overall record. <\/p>\n The Pirates currently hold +130 odds of making the playoffs on DraftKings Sportsbook,<\/a> while the Rays hold +200 odds of earning a postseason opportunity.<\/p>\n Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates on the rain delay.<\/p>\n