Pittsburgh Pirates at Miami Marlins – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (August 12, 2026)

Miami is playing its best baseball of the month, riding a three-game winning streak and sitting at 61-59 with a home record of 37-24 that makes loanDepot Park a genuine problem for visiting clubs. The Marlins have won six of their last ten, and with the wild card picture still within reach, every game at home carries weight. Pittsburgh arrives having dropped two straight and going just 3-7 over its last ten — a stretch that has made the margin for error essentially disappear.

What makes this worth watching is the talent on both sides. Otto Lopez is hitting .318 with 148 hits and 72 runs scored, giving Miami a table-setter who can change a game’s complexion before the power bats arrive. For Pittsburgh, Ryan O’Hearn — who is currently on the 10-day injured list with a quad injury — leaves a gap in a lineup that still features Nick Gonzales hitting .304 and Brandon Lowe with 25 home runs and 74 RBI. The Pirates have the pieces to compete; they just need to start stringing results together.

Janson Junk takes the ball for Miami, while Pittsburgh has yet to name a starter — an uncertainty that adds another layer of intrigue to an already consequential matchup.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Miami Marlins Game Information

Game Date: August 12, 2026
Game Time: 06:40 PM ET
TV Channel: SportsNet Pittsburgh, Miami Marlins, and MLB.TV – Miami Marlins
Location: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Miami sits 11 games back in the division but remains in the wild card conversation, making home wins against a direct competitor like Pittsburgh essential. The Pirates are 16.5 games back and have gone 3-7 over their last ten, a stretch that has compressed their margin considerably. Pittsburgh’s manager Don Kelly cannot afford to treat this series as a low-stakes affair — the Marlins are exactly the kind of team the Pirates need to pass to stay relevant. Every game Miami wins at home tightens that gap further, and at 37-24 in loanDepot Park, the Marlins own one of the more formidable home advantages in the league.

Miami Marlins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 61-59
Home Record: 37-24
Away Record: 24-35
Division Record: 10-10
Streak: 3 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .508

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 58-63
Home Record: 30-30
Away Record: 28-33
Division Record: 20-20
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .479

Stat Leaders

Miami Marlins (61-59, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Otto Lopez, 0.318
RBI Leader: Liam Hicks, 62 RBI
Home Run Leader: Heriberto Hernández, 16 HR
Runs Leader: Otto Lopez, 72 Runs
Hits Leader: Otto Lopez, 148 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Esteury Ruiz, 28 SB
ERA Leader: Josh Ekness, 2.00 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Eury Pérez, 128 K
Wins Leader: Sandy Alcantara, 13 W
Saves Leader: Pete Fairbanks, 18 SV

Pittsburgh Pirates (58-63, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Nick Gonzales, 0.304
RBI Leader: Brandon Lowe, 74 RBI
Home Run Leader: Brandon Lowe, 25 HR
Runs Leader: Bryan Reynolds, 80 Runs
Hits Leader: Nick Gonzales, 133 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jake Mangum, 21 SB
ERA Leader: Camilo Doval, 2.25 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Paul Skenes, 166 K
Wins Leader: Braxton Ashcraft, 11 W
Saves Leader: Gregory Soto, 14 SV

What to Watch For

Eury Pérez delivered seven innings of three-hit ball in his last outing, and with 128 strikeouts on the season, he has established himself as one of the more dangerous arms in Miami’s rotation. He is not starting this game, but his performance sets the tone for what this staff is capable of. Janson Junk steps in at 5-7 with a 4.63 ERA — a pitcher who needs run support and clean innings to give Miami a chance. Xavier Edwards, hitting .284 with 18 stolen bases and 44 RBI, is the kind of contact-and-speed threat who can manufacture runs even when the power bats go quiet.

Kyle Stowers, who had 16 home runs and 52 RBI before landing on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, leaves a real hole in Miami’s lineup. Owen Caissie and Griffin Conine, each with 12 home runs, will need to fill that void.

For Pittsburgh, Oneil Cruz — 14 home runs, 21 stolen bases, hitting .264 — is on the 60-day injured list with a hand injury, and Konnor Griffin is also out with a finger injury. Nick Gonzales (.304, 133 hits) and Esmerlyn Valdez (14 home runs) carry added responsibility in a lineup that has been thinned by attrition.

Miami Marlins Injury Report

William Kempner – Elbow (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP William Kempner on the 15-day injured list with right elbow sprain.
Anthony Bender – Shin (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Anthony Bender on the 15-day injured list with a right shin stress reaction.
Adam Mazur – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Adam Mazur on the 60-day injured list with right elbow surgery.
Kyle Stowers – Hamstring (D10) – The Miami Marlins placed INF Kyle Stowers on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring strain.
Ronny Henriquez – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Ronny Henriquez on the 60-day injured list with right elbow UCL surgery.
Max Meyer – Neck (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Max Meyer on the 15-day injured list.
Andrew Nardi – Ribs (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred LHP Andrew Nardi from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a stress reaction in his left ribcage.
Robby Snelling – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred LHP Robby Snelling from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left UCL sprain.

Pittsburgh Pirates Injury Report

Konnor Griffin – Finger (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates transferred INF Konnor Griffin from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left-hand ring finger sagittal band injury.
Ryan O’Hearn – Quad (D10) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed OF Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a left quad strain.
Oneil Cruz – Hand (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates transferred OF Oneil Cruz to the 60-day injured list due to left hand injury.
Endy Rodríguez – Hip (Day-to-Day) – Rodríguez is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s (Aug. 11) game against the Marlins.
Mitch Keller – Arm (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Mitch Keller on the 60-day injured list with a right arm teres major muscle injury.

Miami Marlins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 12, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 13, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 14, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 15, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 16, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 17, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 18, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 19, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 21, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 22, 2026 vs Washington Nationals

Pittsburgh Pirates Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 12, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 13, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 14, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 15, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 16, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 17, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 18, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 19, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 21, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 22, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers

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