The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Toronto Blue Jays for a three-game series at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. Out of respect to broadcast partners who have paid to carry the game, no mentions of “alternative” (read: illegal) viewing methods are allowed in our threads

Skenes will start the series opener vs. the Blue Jays, battling right-handed starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. (EST). This marks the first time that Skenes has pitched against the Blue Jays in his MLB career, since making his debut on May 11, 2024.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game to be played on August 18, 2025 on ESPN.

Preview the Aug. 18 matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Toronto Blue Jays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Our Blue Jays betting picks expect Kevin Gausman to steal the spotlight from Paul Skenes tonight and silence the Pittsburgh bats on Monday, August 18, 2025.

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