How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Baltimore Orioles: TV, Stream and Start Time

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The Baltimore Orioles visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, April 4, 2026, for a matchup at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The game is scheduled for a first pitch at 4:05 p.m. ET.

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the game with a 4-3 record, placing them third in the NL Central. The team carries a three-game winning streak into the Saturday contest. The Baltimore Orioles hold a 3-4 record and currently rank third in the AL East.

Pitching and Game Odds

Carmen Mlodzinski will start for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mlodzinski enters the game with a 0-0 record and a 4.15 ERA. Shane Baz is the scheduled starter for the Baltimore Orioles, bringing a 0-0 record and a 6.75 ERA into the matchup.

BetMGM odds list the Pirates and Orioles as evenly matched with both teams at -110 on the moneyline. The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs, with the over at -105 and the under at -115.

Offensive Performance

The Pittsburgh Pirates feature several strong offensive contributors early in the season. Ryan O’Hearn has recorded a .381 batting average, a .481 on-base percentage, and a .667 slugging percentage across 27 plate appearances. O’Hearn has hit two home runs, driven in seven runs, and scored four runs. His statistical profile includes an 18.5% walk rate and a 14.8% strikeout rate.

Brandon Lowe has also performed well for Pittsburgh, posting a 1.319 OPS. In 26 plate appearances, Lowe is hitting .333 with a .462 on-base percentage and a .857 slugging percentage. He has hit three home runs, which ranks third in MLB, and has four RBIs and three runs scored.

For the Baltimore Orioles, Gunnar Henderson has hit two home runs and recorded six RBIs and four runs scored. In 33 plate appearances, Henderson has a .233 batting average, a .303 on-base percentage, and a .500 slugging percentage. He has a 6.1% walk rate and a 27.3% strikeout rate, while recording one stolen base on two attempts.

Injury Reports

The Baltimore Orioles are managing a significant number of injuries across their roster. The following players are currently on the injured list:

• Jackson Holliday: 10 Day IL (Finger)
• Heston Kjerstad: 10 Day IL (Hamstring)
• Zach Eflin: 15 Day IL (Elbow)
• Keegan Akin: 15 Day IL (Groin)
• Andrew Kittredge: 15 Day IL (Shoulder)
• Felix Bautista: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
• Jordan Westburg: 60 Day IL (UCL)
• Colin Selby: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

The Pittsburgh Pirates have Jared Jones on the 60 Day IL due to an elbow injury.

Broadcast and Streaming Information

The game will be broadcast on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and SportsNet Pittsburgh Plus (SNP+).

Streaming options include MLB.TV via Fubo. Regional blackout restrictions apply to MLB.TV broadcasts.

Radio coverage for the Pirates is available through the Pirates Radio Network, including SportsRadio 93.7 THE FAN, 100.1 FM, and KDKA-AM 1020.