Yankees-Pirates postponed due to forecast, moved to Wednesday

Teams will play a split-admission doubleheader at 7:05 p.m.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 211 min read

The New York Yankees have announced that tonight’s Yankees-Pirates game (Tuesday, July 21) has been rescheduled due to t Via @Yankees on X

What happened: The New York Yankees announced Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates is postponed due to a forecast of sustained inclement weather. The contest is rescheduled as the second game of a split-admission doubleheader on Wednesday.

Why it matters: The delay forces Pittsburgh into its third consecutive series featuring a doubleheader. The condensed schedule adds another hurdle as the Yankees and Pirates navigate the trade deadline market.

By the numbers: New York holds a 50-41 record and rides a two-game winning streak. Pittsburgh enters the matchup at 47-44 after dropping its last contest.

What to watch: First pitch for the rescheduled makeup game is set for 7:05 p.m. at Yankee Stadium.

Sources

@Yankees 2026-07-21T18:18:40.789060+00:00

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