The 2018 Major League Baseball schedule was released on Tuesday, and the Pirates' slate for next season includes two early Interleague series against AL Central opponents. The Pirates will open March 29 at Comerica Park, and host the Twins for their April 2 home opener.
The Bucs opened this season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, and will have a designated hitter in their Opening Day lineup again in '18. It marks the second time in four years the Pirates open their home schedule against an AL team; their first game at PNC Park in 2015 was against Detroit.