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Pittsburgh Pirates at Athletics – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (June 16, 2026)

June 16, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Two teams sitting within a game of .500 meet in Sacramento with legitimate playoff ambitions still intact — and enough offensive firepower on both sides to make this one worth watching from the first pitch. The Athletics have gone 6-4 over their last ten games and carry a one-game winning streak into this matchup, while Pittsburgh has dropped seven of its last ten and needs to stop the bleeding before the gap in the standings grows any wider.

For Oakland, Nick Kurtz has been a force all season with 57 RBI and 51 runs scored, and Shea Langeliers has 18 home runs to go with 76 hits. Henry Bolte is hitting .326 and brings five stolen bases to a lineup that can hurt you in multiple ways. On the Pittsburgh side, Ryan O’Hearn is batting .275 with 10 home runs and 35 RBI, and Jake Mangum has hit .301 with 13 stolen bases — a combination of contact and speed that can change a game’s complexion quickly. Paul Skenes looms as the kind of arm that can single-handedly reset a team’s fortunes, sitting at 99 strikeouts and six wins on the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Athletics Game Information

Game Date: June 16, 2026
Game Time: 09:40 PM ET
TV Channel: SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB.TV – Athletics
Location: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Live Updates

12:39 AM ET
Jacob Wilson lines out to right field to Jake Mangum.
12:37 AM ET
Tyler Soderstrom called out on strikes.
12:33 AM ET
Shea Langeliers singles to center field. Nick Kurtz to second.
12:30 AM ET
Nick Kurtz singles to deep left field.
12:29 AM ET
Alika Williams strikes out swinging.
12:28 AM ET
Gregory Soto (P) replaces Mason Montgomery (P).
12:28 AM ET
Jake Mangum switches from CF to RF.
12:28 AM ET
Billy Cook (CF) replaces Tyler Callihan (RF), batting 7th.
12:26 AM ET
Ryan O'Hearn grounds out to second base, Alika Williams to Nick Kurtz.
12:25 AM ET
Bryan Reynolds grounds out to shortstop, Zack Gelof to Nick Kurtz.
12:22 AM ET
Brandon Lowe homers to right field.
12:20 AM ET
Spencer Horwitz flies out to deep center field to Henry Bolte.
12:19 AM ET
Elvis Alvarado (P) replaces Mark Leiter (P).
12:19 AM ET
Colby Thomas remains in the game as RF.
12:19 AM ET
Max Muncy remains in the game as DH.
12:17 AM ET
Henry Bolte strikes out swinging.
12:15 AM ET
Colby Thomas strikes out swinging.
12:12 AM ET
Colby Thomas pinch-hitting for Lawrence Butler.
12:12 AM ET
Zack Gelof walks.
12:10 AM ET
Max Muncy grounds out to shallow infield, Jared Triolo to Spencer Horwitz.
12:09 AM ET
Max Muncy pinch-hitting for Carlos Cortes.
12:08 AM ET
Mason Montgomery (P) replaces Yohan Ramírez (P).
12:07 AM ET
Jared Triolo grounds out to shortstop, Zack Gelof to Nick Kurtz.
12:05 AM ET
Jake Mangum grounds out to second base, Alika Williams to Nick Kurtz. Tyler Callihan to second.
12:04 AM ET
Tyler Callihan singles to shallow right field.
12:03 AM ET
Endy Rodríguez lines out to center field to Henry Bolte.
12:03 AM ET
Mark Leiter (P) replaces Hogan Harris (P).
12:03 AM ET
Alika Williams remains in the game as 2B.
12:01 AM ET
Jacob Wilson hits into a force out to second base. Tyler Soderstrom out at second.
12:00 AM ET
Tyler Soderstrom is intentionally walked.
11:59 PM ET
Shea Langeliers grounds out to shallow infield, Jared Triolo to Spencer Horwitz.
11:56 PM ET
Yohan Ramírez (P) replaces Evan Sisk (P).
11:55 PM ET
Nick Kurtz strikes out swinging.
11:53 PM ET
Alika Williams doubles to left field.
11:52 PM ET
Alika Williams pinch-hitting for Jeff McNeil.
11:50 PM ET
Nick Gonzales flies out to right field to Lawrence Butler.
11:48 PM ET
Ryan O'Hearn singles to shallow center field.
11:47 PM ET
Bryan Reynolds homers to right field. Spencer Horwitz scores.
11:46 PM ET
Brandon Lowe called out on strikes.
11:44 PM ET
Spencer Horwitz walks.
11:42 PM ET
Jared Triolo flies out to deep center field to Henry Bolte.
11:40 PM ET
Hogan Harris (P) replaces Justin Sterner (P).
11:38 PM ET
Henry Bolte strikes out swinging.
11:37 PM ET
Lawrence Butler grounds out to shallow infield, Evan Sisk to Spencer Horwitz.
11:34 PM ET
Evan Sisk (P) replaces Mitch Keller (P).
11:33 PM ET
Zack Gelof homers to left field.
11:31 PM ET
Carlos Cortes strikes out swinging.
11:28 PM ET
Jake Mangum singles to shortstop. Endy Rodríguez out at third.
11:23 PM ET
Tyler Callihan strikes out swinging.
11:21 PM ET
Endy Rodríguez singles to right center field. Ryan O'Hearn scores.
11:19 PM ET
Nick Gonzales strikes out swinging.
11:17 PM ET
Justin Sterner (P) replaces Jack Perkins (P).
11:14 PM ET
Ryan O'Hearn doubles to shallow center field.
11:13 PM ET
Bryan Reynolds homers to center field.
11:11 PM ET
Jacob Wilson strikes out swinging.
11:08 PM ET
Tyler Soderstrom walks.
11:06 PM ET
Shea Langeliers lines out to deep left field to Bryan Reynolds.
11:03 PM ET
Nick Kurtz called out on strikes.
11:00 PM ET
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
10:58 PM ET
Spencer Horwitz walks.
10:55 PM ET
Jared Triolo walks.
10:53 PM ET
Jake Mangum lines out to center field, Henry Bolte to Henry Bolte. Tyler Callihan doubled off first.
10:52 PM ET
Tyler Callihan singles to deep center field.
10:49 PM ET
Jeff McNeil strikes out swinging.
10:46 PM ET
Henry Bolte hits into a force out to shallow infield. Zack Gelof out at second.
10:45 PM ET
Lawrence Butler grounds out to first base, Brandon Lowe to Spencer Horwitz. Zack Gelof to second.
10:44 PM ET
Zack Gelof singles to center field.
10:42 PM ET
Endy Rodríguez grounds out to second base, Jeff McNeil to Nick Kurtz.
10:42 PM ET
Nick Gonzales grounds out to shallow infield to Nick Kurtz. Ryan O'Hearn to second. Bryan Reynolds scores.
10:41 PM ET
Ryan O'Hearn singles to shallow center field. Bryan Reynolds to third.
10:39 PM ET
Bryan Reynolds singles to center field.
10:38 PM ET
Brandon Lowe grounds out to shallow right field, Nick Kurtz to Jack Perkins.
10:36 PM ET
Carlos Cortes grounds out to shallow infield. Jacob Wilson out at second.
10:35 PM ET
Jacob Wilson singles to center field.
10:34 PM ET
Tyler Soderstrom grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Lowe to Spencer Horwitz.
10:31 PM ET
Spencer Horwitz grounds out to shallow infield, Zack Gelof to Nick Kurtz.
10:29 PM ET
Jared Triolo called out on strikes.
10:28 PM ET
Jake Mangum grounds out to shallow infield, Zack Gelof to Nick Kurtz.
10:21 PM ET
Shea Langeliers called out on strikes.
10:20 PM ET
Nick Kurtz grounds out to shallow infield to Mitch Keller.
10:19 PM ET
Jeff McNeil lines out to shallow center field to Jared Triolo.
10:17 PM ET
Tyler Callihan called out on strikes.
10:15 PM ET
Endy Rodríguez strikes out swinging.
10:13 PM ET
Nick Gonzales flies out to deep right center field to Henry Bolte.
10:10 PM ET
Henry Bolte strikes out swinging.
10:08 PM ET
Lawrence Butler doubles to shallow left field. Zack Gelof scores.
10:05 PM ET
Zack Gelof singles to first base, advances to 2nd. Jacob Wilson scores. Tyler Soderstrom scores. Nick Kurtz scores. Throwing error by Spencer Horwitz.
10:02 PM ET
Carlos Cortes strikes out swinging.
10:00 PM ET
Jacob Wilson walks. Tyler Soderstrom to second. Nick Kurtz to third.
9:56 PM ET
Tyler Soderstrom walks. Nick Kurtz to second.
9:54 PM ET
Shea Langeliers lines out to left field to Bryan Reynolds.
9:53 PM ET
Nick Kurtz walks.
9:48 PM ET
Ryan O'Hearn strikes out swinging.
9:47 PM ET
Bryan Reynolds singles to first base.
9:43 PM ET
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
9:41 PM ET
Spencer Horwitz flies out to Tyler Soderstrom.

Game Preview

The Athletics sit at exactly .500 at 36-36, just half a game back in their division race. Pittsburgh at 36-37 is nine games back, and with a 2-8 mark over their last ten, the margin for error is shrinking. This is not a must-win situation in October terms, but for a Pirates team that needs to reverse course before the calendar turns against them, every game against a competitive opponent carries real weight. Oakland, meanwhile, has a chance to build on recent momentum and separate itself from the pack.

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Athletics Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 36-36
Home Record: 16-19
Away Record: 20-17
Division Record: 4-5
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .500

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 36-37
Home Record: 20-19
Away Record: 16-18
Division Record: 13-10
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .493

Stat Leaders

Athletics (36-36, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Michael Stefanic, 0.400
RBI Leader: Nick Kurtz, 57 RBI
Home Run Leader: Shea Langeliers, 18 HR
Runs Leader: Nick Kurtz, 51 Runs
Hits Leader: Shea Langeliers, 76 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Zack Gelof, 7 SB
ERA Leader: Mason Barnett, 0.77 ERA
Strikeout Leader: J.T. Ginn, 68 K
Wins Leader: Aaron Civale, 5 W
Saves Leader: Hogan Harris, 6 SV

Pittsburgh Pirates (36-37, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Rafael Flores Jr., 0.667
RBI Leader: Brandon Lowe, 46 RBI
Home Run Leader: Brandon Lowe, 17 HR
Runs Leader: Bryan Reynolds, 46 Runs
Hits Leader: Nick Gonzales, 74 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Oneil Cruz, 21 SB
ERA Leader: Evan Sisk, 1.80 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Paul Skenes, 99 K
Wins Leader: Paul Skenes, 6 W
Saves Leader: Gregory Soto, 10 SV

What to Watch For

Paul Skenes is the name Pittsburgh opponents circle on the schedule. With 99 strikeouts and six wins, he is one of the more electric arms in the National League, and a strong outing here could provide exactly the reset a struggling Pirates club needs. Braxton Ashcraft has also been solid, posting a 3.29 ERA with 90 strikeouts and five wins — Pittsburgh’s rotation has the depth to compete even when the offense goes quiet.

On the Oakland side, Mason Barnett’s 0.77 ERA is the kind of number that demands attention, and J.T. Ginn has accumulated 68 strikeouts. The Athletics’ bullpen has Hogan Harris with six saves providing late-inning stability.

With Oneil Cruz sidelined on the injured list with a hand injury, Pittsburgh loses its most dynamic baserunning threat — Cruz had 21 stolen bases on the season. That opens the door for Konnor Griffin, though he too is on the injured list with a flexor tendon issue. Jake Mangum’s 13 stolen bases make him the Pirates’ primary speed option, and his .301 average gives him the on-base presence to make that speed matter.

Athletics Injury Report

Aaron Civale – Shoulder (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP Aaron Civale on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder tendinitis.
Gunnar Hoglund – Knee (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Gunnar Hoglund from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a sprained right knee. Hoglund will be sidelined for the rest of the 2026 season after undergoing surgery on his left hip.
Denzel Clarke – Foot (D60) – The Athletics transferred OF Denzel Clarke to the 60-day injured list with a mid-foot bone bruise in his right foot.
Brent Rooker – Knee (D10) – The Athletics placed DH Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise in his left knee.
Brooks Kriske – Shoulder (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Brooks Kriske to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Luis Severino – Shoulder (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP Luis Severino on the 15-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.

Pittsburgh Pirates Injury Report

Konnor Griffin – Flexor Tendon (D10) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed INF Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list.
Joey Bart – Foot Infection (D10) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed C Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list.
Chris Devenski – Illness (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates transferred RHP Chris Devenski to the 60-day injured list due to illness.
Wilber Dotel – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Wilber Dotel on the 15-day injured list. (D15) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Wilber Dotel on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain.
Oneil Cruz – Hand (D10) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed OF Oneil Cruz to the 10-day injured list due to left hand injury.

Athletics Upcoming 2026 Schedule

June 16, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
June 17, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
June 18, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
June 19, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
June 20, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
June 21, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
June 23, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
June 24, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
June 25, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
June 26, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels

Pittsburgh Pirates Upcoming 2026 Schedule

June 16, 2026 at Athletics
June 17, 2026 at Athletics
June 19, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
June 20, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
June 21, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
June 23, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
June 24, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
June 25, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
June 26, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
June 27, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds

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Upcoming Athletics games on Fubo:
• June 17, 2026 — Athletics vs Pittsburgh Pirates | 09:40 PM ET
• June 18, 2026 — Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels | 09:40 PM ET
• June 19, 2026 — Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels | 09:40 PM ET
• June 20, 2026 — Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels | 10:05 PM ET
• June 21, 2026 — Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels | 04:05 PM ET

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