How to Watch Pirates at Red Sox (Aug. 29): Stream MLB Live, TV Channel

Paul Skenes and the Pirates will head to Boston to kick off a series with the Red Sox on Friday night. Watch live on Fubo.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox are set to square off on Friday night in a matchup that features two teams trying to solidify their positions as the postseason race intensifies. The Pirates, hovering around .500 in the National League Central, have been leaning heavily on their young core led by Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds. Pittsburgh’s pitching staff, anchored by Mitch Keller, has shown flashes of dominance but has struggled with consistency, a key storyline as they prepare to take on a strong American League lineup.

How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates at Boston Red Sox Today:

Game Date: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: MLB.TV – Boston Red Sox, NESN, NESN Plus, SportsNet Pittsburgh

Location: Fenway Park

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Boston enters the weekend series firmly in the thick of the AL Wild Card race, with every game down the stretch carrying added significance. The Red Sox offense has been paced by Rafael Devers, who continues to be a reliable power threat, while Jarren Duran and Triston Casas have provided timely production. The pitching staff, however, has been a rollercoaster, with the bullpen shouldering a heavy workload.

Fenway Park’s energy should be high as the Red Sox aim to defend home turf and gain ground in the standings. The Pirates, meanwhile, will look to play spoiler while proving they can contend against one of the AL’s playoff hopefuls. This interleague showdown provides an intriguing contrast with Pittsburgh’s up-and-coming roster testing itself against Boston’s battle-tested squad. With both teams fighting for different postseason aspirations, Friday’s game is expected to set the tone for an important series.

What time is the game between Pittsburgh at Boston On?

First pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates at Boston Red Sox game is scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Tune in to see if the which team can come out on top in a tied series.

What channel is the Pittsburgh Pirates at Boston Red Sox game on?    

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