The Brewers can crawl closer to the NL Central crown with a win over the Pirates on Friday.
Milwaukee's scorching summer surge created a healthy cushion atop the division, distancing itself from the second-place Cubs. Now, the Brewers are simply looking to round into form with the postseason all but a lock. The team recently activated star outfielder Jackson Chourio and starting shortstop Joey Ortiz from the injured list, lengthening a red-hot lineup.
Chourio's return is most significant, after the 21-year-old missed a month with a hamstring injury. He's sure looked like his impactful self since his return, rapping six hits in his first two games off the IL last weekend.
The Brewers are slated to hand the ball to right-hander Quinn Priester, one of the many revelations spurring this year's success. Priester, who began the year on the outskirts of the Red Sox rotation, is 11-2 with a 3.28 ERA and coming off six innings of one-run ball last Saturday.
The Sporting News has everything that you need to know about watching Pirates vs. Brewers, including TV and live stream information for Friday's game.
What channel is Pirates vs. Brewers on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Pirates vs. Brewers will not air on traditional 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.
Viewers can take advantage of Apple TV+ with a seven-day free trial. Once the trail period ends, subscription plans begin at just $12.99 in the U.S. and $14.99 in Canada.
Apple TV+ is available via the Apple TV+ app, which can be accessed on most smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.
Pirates vs. Brewers start time
- Date: Friday, Sept. 5
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET | 5:40 p.m. CT
First pitch of Pirates vs. Brewers is set for 6:40 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 5.
The game will be played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2025
Apple and MLB have released the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule for the rest of the regular season, which you can see below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5 | Nationals at Cubs | 2:20 p.m. |
| Brewers at Pirates | 6:40 p.m. | |
| Sept. 12 | Yankees at Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. |
| Angels at Mariners | 10:10 p.m. | |
| Sept. 19 | Blue Jays at Royals | 7:40 p.m. |
| Giants at Dodgers | 10:10 p.m. | |
| Sept. 26 | Tigers at Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. |