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Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres roll into Pittsburgh for a "Friday Night Baseball" clash with the Pirates.
Tatis is off to a scintillating start, again cementing himself as one of baseball's best players. Through 28 games, he's slashing .330/.398/.596 with eight home runs, an impact bat atop the lineup.
In fact, Tatis has helped the Padres maintain their winning ways, even without Jackson Merrill (hamstring) and Luis Arraez (concussion), with the latter just off the injured list. But the margin is slim for San Diego in a stacked NL West, with the Dodgers, Giants, and Diamondbacks all looking like formidable playoff contenders.
Dylan Cease will take the mound on Friday night, as the veteran right-hander (5.76 ERA) looks to rejuvenate his season and start a nine-game road trip on a high note.
Pittsburgh resides in the basement in the NL Central, but 6-foot-7 Oneil Cruz has found his power stroke atop the lineup. Cruz has hit eight home runs, including four leadoff blasts in April — the most in calendar month in Pirates history.
The Sporting News has everything that you need to know about watching Pirates vs. Padres, including live stream information for "Friday Night Baseball."
What channel is Pirates vs. Padres on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Pirates vs. Padres will not air on broadcast television. Instead, viewers can stream the game live on Apple TV+, which is the home for "Friday Night Baseball" during the 2025 MLB season.
New subscribers can enjoy a free trial of Apple TV+ before they buy. Once the seven-day free trial ends, subscription plans include a monthly option for $9.99 a month.
Pirates vs. Padres can be accessed via the Apple TV app, which is available on most smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles.
Pirates vs. Padres start time
- Date: Friday, May 2
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
First pitch for Pirates vs. Padres is set for 6:40 p.m. ET on Friday, May 2.
The game will be played at scenic PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2025
Apple and MLB have released the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule for the first half of the 2025 season. Check out the list of "Friday Night Baseball" games through the end of June.
| May 2 | Padres at Pirates | 6:40 p.m. |
| Cubs at Brewers | 8:10 p.m. | |
| May 9 | Cardinals at Nationals | 6:45 p.m. |
| Giants at Twins | 8:10 p.m. | |
| May 16 | Astros at Rangers | 8:05 p.m. |
| Mariners at Padres | 9:40 p.m. | |
| May 23 | Dodgers at Mets | 7:10 p.m. |
| Diamondbacks at Cardinals | 8:15 p.m. | |
| May 30 | Red Sox at Braves | 7:15 p.m. |
| Yankees at Dodgers | 10:10 p.m. | |
| June 6 | Diamondbacks at Reds | 7:10 p.m. |
| Cubs at Tigers | 7:10 p.m. | |
| June 13 | Angels at Orioles | 7:05 p.m. |
| Padres at Diamondbacks | 9:40 p.m. | |
| June 20 | Mets at Phillies | 7:15 p.m. |
| Royals at Padres | 9:40 p.m. | |
| June 27 | Rays at Orioles | 7:05 p.m. |
| Cardinals at Guardians | 7:10 p.m. |
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