MLB Doubleheader Rescheduled: Yankees Host Pirates in Bronx After Rainout

The New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates will contest a day/night doubleheader on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The scheduling adjustment was necessitated by the postponement of Tuesday’s original contest, which was cancelled due to rain. The first pitch for the opening game is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. ET.

The Yankees arrive at the stadium with a 56-44 record, placing them second in the American League East. In contrast, the Pittsburgh Pirates hold a 52-49 record, sitting fourth in the National League Central and tied for the final Wild Card spot. New York secured its most recent victory on Monday, defeating Pittsburgh 8-5.

Pitching duties for the first game feature a matchup between Gerrit Cole for the Yankees and Mitch Keller for the Pirates. Cole, a former Pirate, currently holds a 3-5 record with a 3.93 earned run average for the season. Keller, pitching for Pittsburgh, has recorded a 6-7 record with a 5.14 ERA.

Analytical models from SportsLine have released projections for the doubleheader, specifically recommending the 'Under' for the total runs in the first game, which is set at 9.5. The model, which simulates MLB games 10,000 times, projects 9.3 combined runs for the opening contest. This projection is based on historical trends, including Pittsburgh’s tendency for games to go under the total in the last five Game 2s of a series, and Cole’s strong performance when the 'Under' is taken, where he holds an 8-2 record for the Yankees.

Additional data cited by the model highlights Keller’s performance disparity between day and night games, noting a 3.60 ERA in day contests compared to a 6.58 ERA in night games. The model also notes that current Pirates batters have a combined batting average of .185 against Cole. Betting odds list the Yankees as -188 favourites to win the first game. The model entered Week 18 of the season with a 35-21 record on top-rated MLB picks.