“Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+ is back this week with first place on the line in the NL East and big bats swinging for the fences out west.
Mets at Phillies, 7:15 p.m. ET (WATCH HERE)
Every Mets-Phillies game brings a certain level of intensity. That's just how it goes with these longtime rivals. But the energy level should be sky-high for this series opener as these teams are currently tied atop the NL East at 45-30. However, the Mets and Phillies have been heading in opposite directions lately. About one week ago, New York held a 5 1/2-game lead in the division. That's gone now with the club mired in a six-game losing streak in which the offense has scored only 14 runs. The Phillies, meanwhile, have won seven of their past eight games and will have ace Zack Wheeler on the mound tonight. Wheeler is pitching like he wants his first Cy Young Award. A dominant outing against Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and company will help his cause -- and may put the Phillies alone in first place by the end of the day.
Royals at Padres, 9:40 p.m. ET (WATCH HERE)
Speaking of intensity, the Padres have returned home following a four-game set with the Dodgers in which tempers boiled over after star Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit by a pitch during Thursday's finale. X-rays on Tatis' right hand were negative, but he was scheduled to undergo an MRI and a CT scan Friday. If Tatis has to miss any time, San Diego will look to Manny Machado to pick up the slack. The fantastic third baseman has a .906 OPS and five homers this month. The Royals' leader also plays on the left side of the infield -- Bobby Witt Jr. -- but watch out for one of the newest Royals, slugger Jac Caglianone. The No. 6 pick in last year's MLB Draft, Caglianone debuted on June 3 and possesses light tower power. We got to see that on Thursday, when he bashed the first two home runs of his big league career.
---
With MLB and Apple continuing their partnership in 2025, Apple TV+ will once again be bringing baseball fans a weekly Friday night doubleheader. “Friday Night Baseball,” which includes live pre- and postgame shows, will stream exclusively on Apple TV+ and be free from local broadcast restrictions.
How can I watch?
Fans with an Apple TV+ subscription can access “Friday Night Baseball” through the Apple TV app by choosing any of these three options:
- Launch the Apple TV app and select the game directly from there.
- From the MLB.TV app, tap on Apple TV+ Game to be redirected to the Apple TV app (where available).
- Visit https://tv.apple.com/ and log in with or create an Apple ID.
Do I need to pay to watch live games on Apple TV+?
Yes. An Apple TV+ subscription is required to view live games.
Do I need an Apple account to watch the games?
Yes. You need to have an Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account you use across all your Apple devices, including your iPhone. Learn how to create a new Apple ID here.
How do I sign in to watch the games on Apple TV+?
Log in with your Apple ID. Learn how to watch Friday Night Baseball here.
On what devices can I watch the games?
See all the ways to watch Apple TV+ here.
What if I have a question about Apple TV+?
If you have any questions regarding your account, subscription or other issues, click here.
What is this season’s “Friday Night Baseball” schedule?
Beyond this Friday’s action, below is the schedule that has been announced, through June. Schedule is subject to change.
Friday, June 20
- New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies, 7:15 p.m. ET
- Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 9:40 p.m. ET
Friday, June 27
- Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m. ET
- St. Louis Cardinals at Cleveland Guardians, 7:10 p.m. ET