The Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers meet on August 23, 2026 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. ET. Here’s who’s starting, how both clubs are sitting in the standings, and where to catch the game.
| Matchup | Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers |
|---|---|
| League | MLB |
| Date | August 23, 2026 |
| First Pitch | 4:10 p.m. ET |
| Venue | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
Where to Watch
- 🇺🇸 United States (Spanish-language): Telemundo, UniMás/TUDN, Universo, FOX Deportes, ESPN Deportes, Peacock
- 🇲🇽 Mexico (2:10 p.m. local): Canal 5, NU9VE (Canal 9, Sundays), ESPN, TUDN, FOX, Disney+
- 🇻🇪 Venezuela (4:10 p.m. local): Televén (free, including mobile app), 1BASEBALL, ByM Sport, IVC, ESPN, Disney+
- 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (4:10 p.m. local): Teleantillas Canal 10 (free, 7 games/week — seventh straight year of coverage), ESPN, 1BASEBALL, FOX/FS1/FS2/FOX Deportes, teleantillas.com.do (free), MLB.TV
- 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico (4:10 p.m. local): WAPA Deportes (free, typically Fri–Sun; exclusive All-Star Game and Home Run Derby coverage), MLB.TV
Local team feeds: Pittsburgh Pirates on SportsNet Pittsburgh (streaming via SNP 360); Los Angeles Dodgers on SportsNet LA (streaming via SNLA+, available blackout-free locally inside the MLB app).
A note on MLB.TV: MLB.TV remains an out-of-market product. A separate local in-market subscription is available for 22 of 30 clubs inside the MLB app (~$19.99/month or ~$99.99/season) and is blackout-free locally. Games exclusive to national partners (Netflix, NBC/Peacock, Apple TV, FOX, ESPN) are not included in MLB.TV — that’s a rights issue, not a technical blackout. No public MLB.TV blackout map exists for Latin American countries.
How Both Teams Are Entering the Game
- Pittsburgh Pirates: 63–68 (.481)
- Los Angeles Dodgers: 79–51 (.608)
Starting Pitchers
- Pittsburgh — Lake Bachar (RHP): 1–2, 3.75 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 73 strikeouts in 69.2 innings
- Los Angeles — Blake Snell (LHP): 1–1, 3.60 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 20 strikeouts in 15.0 innings
Keys to the Game
Los Angeles enters as a heavy favorite. At 79–51, the Dodgers are focused on protecting their division lead. Pittsburgh, at 63–68, needs wins to avoid a rough finish to the season.
On the mound, it’s a genuinely interesting matchup. Snell (3.60 ERA, 1.13 WHIP) has looked sharp in his limited innings this year. Bachar has been the more durable arm — 73 strikeouts across 69.2 frames — with a slightly tighter WHIP at 1.11. Don’t sleep on the Pirates’ starter.
This article will be updated after the final out with the result, key plays and a video recap.
