How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates-Chicago Cubs MLB game for free today

Chicago Cubs' David Peterson pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)APIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe Pittsburgh Pirates play against the Chicago Cubs in an MLB game today. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 5:40 p.m. CT on MLB.TV. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV.The Pirates enter this matchup with a 53-50 record, and they have lost two of their last three games. In their most recent game, the Pirates lost 2-0 against the New York Yankees. In order to bounce back today, the Pirates will need a great performance from their star player Brandon Lowe. He leads the team with 21 home runs and 65 RBI this year, which highlights his power at the plate. The Cubs enter this game with a 57-45 record, and they are coming off a 5-1 loss against the Detroit Tigers. In order to win the MLB game today, the Cubs will need to rely on their star player Pete Crow-Armstrong. He leads the team with 21 home runs and a .282 batting average this season.Notably, Crow-Armstrong also leads the team with a .383 on-base percentage this year. Fans can watch this MLB game for free online by using the five-day free trial offered by DIRECTV.How to watch 3M Open golf tournament for free todayWhere to watch Detroit Tigers-Kansas City Royals MLB game for free tonightHow to watch Tampa Bay Rays-Toronto Blue Jays MLB game for free todayHow to watch 3M Open golf tournament round 1 free livestream todayWhere to watch New York Yankees-Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game for free todayThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...