​SportsNet Pittsburgh originally published “How to Watch Seth Hernandez in MLB Futures Game: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for All-Star Event.” Make SportsNet Pittsburgh your preferred source by clicking here. The MLB Futures Game highlights some of the brightest talents from the minor leagues, and a Pirates top prospect will look to leave a mark on Sunday.
Pitcher Seth Hernandez, ranked sixth on MiLB.com’s prospect list, will have his moment in the spotlight in Philadelphia. Hernandez, the No. 6 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, has moved up from Single-A Bradenton to High-A Greensboro this season. Through 2026, he’s posted a 6-1 record with a 2.61 ERA and 111 strikeouts.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 MLB Futures Game, including TV and streaming options for the event. TV channel: NBC. Live stream options include DIRECTV and Peacock. The Futures Game will air on NBC, with streaming available via DIRECTV and Peacock. If you haven’t tried DIRECTV yet, you can start a free trial to watch live MLB, NBA, and more, with a slate of sports channels like TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, FS1, and NFL Network included. There are no contracts and no hassle—just continuous sports and entertainment.
Date: Sunday, July 12
Time: Noon ET
The Futures Game is scheduled to begin at noon Eastern Time on Sunday, July 12, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
The following players, including Seth Hernandez of the Pirates, are part of the lineup for this year’s showcase (note: positions and affiliations are subject to change):
– Tyler Bremner, RH, P, Angels
– Nelson Rada, OF, Angels
– Kevin Alvarez, OF, Astros
– Xavier Neyens, SS/3B, Astros
– Leo De Vries, SS, Athletics
– Jamie Arnold, LH, P, Athletics
– JoJo Parker, SS, Blue Jays
– Nolan Perry, RHP, Blue Jays
– Ralphy Velazquez, 1B/OF, Guardians
– Cooper Ingle, C/OF, Guardians
– Kade Anderson, LHP, Mariners
– Ryan Sloan, RHP, Mariners
– Ike Irish, OF/1B, Orioles
– Joseph Dzierwa, LHP, Orioles
– Caden Scarborough, RHP, Rangers
– Theo Gillen, OF, Rays
– Nathan Flewelling, C, Rays
– Franklin Arias, SS, Red Sox
– Anthony Eyanson, RHP, Red Sox
– Kendry Chourio, RHP, Royals
– Blake Mitchell, C, Royals
– Thayron Liranzo, 3B/1B, Tigers
– Walker Jenkins, OF, Twins
– Kaelen Culpepper, SS/CF, Twins
– Caleb Bonemer, 3B/SS, White Sox
– George Lombard Jr., SS, Yankees
– Carlos Lagrange, RHP, Yankees
– Cam Caminiti, LHP, Braves
– Jesús Made, SS, Brewers
– Luis Peña, INF, Brewers
– Rainiel Rodriguez, C, Cardinals
– Liam Doyle, LHP, Cardinals
– Josiah Hartshorn, OF/1B, Cubs
– Mason McGwire, RHP, Cubs
– Kayson Cunningham, SS, Diamondbacks
– Josue De Paula, OF, Dodgers
– Mike Sirota, OF, Dodgers
– Gavin Kilen, SS/2B, Giants
– Dakota Jordan, OF, Giants
– Karson Milbrandt, RHP, Marlins
– Ryan Clifford, 1B/OF, Mets
– Eli Willits, SS, Nationals
– Miguel Sime Jr., RHP, Nationals
– Ethan Salas, C, Padres
– Kash Mayfield, LHP, Padres
– Gage Wood, RHP, Phillies
– Wen-Hui Pan, RHP, Phillies
– Seth Hernandez, RHP, Pirates
– Edward Florentino, OF/1B, Pirates
– Alfredo Duno, C, Reds
– Charlie Condon, 1B/OF, Reds
– Roldy Brito, OF, 2B, Rockies
Note: Some players may be listed as selected but inactive due to MLB callups, replacements, or injuries.
For ongoing Pirates updates and full event coverage, keep following SportsNet Pittsburgh as your preferred source for all things Pirates and MLB Futures Game. This event will feature a mix of top minor leaguers and rising stars, with Hernandez among the eye-catching prospects to watch from the Pirates organization. The overall event serves as a stage for showcasing future major leaguers and gives fans a glimpse of the depth of talent across the sport. The detailed roster above provides a sense of the wide array of players who will participate and how the Futures Game fits into the All-Star weekend narrative.