Pirates Opener 11:55 pm The Major League Baseball season kicked off Today as opening day saw a full slate of games across the league. And for the Pittsburgh Pirates, they’ll have to wait a week before playing a home game. The Bucs kicked off the season inside the friendly confines of Wrigley Field opening up a set with the Chicago Cubs. Remember last season featured a 60 game season due to the pandemic. This year we get a full schedule. Top of the first inning runner on Ke-Bryant Hayes deep and gone to left field. He got it off cubs starter Kyle Hendricks Pirates lead 2-0.