“Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+ is back this week and features two games with teams fighting for playoffs spots, including a showdown in the Bronx that could be an October preview.
Reds at Pirates, 6:40 p.m. ET (WATCH HERE)
The Reds are still in the thick of the NL Wild Card hunt, and they'll try to rebound after a 7-0 loss to Paul Skenes and the Pirates in the series opener on Thursday. On the mound for Cincinnati will be rookie sensation Chase Burns (0-3; 6.04 ERA), who's still looking for his first MLB win in what will be his eighth start. But the hard-throwing righty has shown flashy of greatness a few times already, having notched 10-strikeout games in three of his past four outings. Leading the offense for the Reds is the electric Elly De La Cruz, who's having his best season to date, with 19 homers and an .829 OPS. Trying to stop him will be Pittsburgh righty Mitch Keller (5-10; 3.89 ERA), who's held opponents to three earned runs or fewer in nine of his past 10 starts.
Astros at Yankees, 7:05 p.m. ET (WATCH HERE)
Both the Astros and Yankees are just 4-6 in their past 10 games, but things have felt much more dire for New York, which ended a five-game losing streak on Wednesday but has fallen 6 1/2 off the AL East lead and is trying to maintain its grip on a Wild Card spot. The host Yankees will look to righty Cam Schlittler (1-2; 4.58 ERA) to keep the Astros off the board. Schlittler has made just four MLB starts, but he's yet to allow more than three earned runs. Meanwhile, the Yankees will have to deal with Houston ace Hunter Brown (9-5; 2.47 ERA), who's coming off back-to-back outings in which he allowed just one run. The Yankees have struggled this season with an inconsistent offense, but they still have the mighty Aaron Judge (MLB-leading 1.148 OPS), who's capable of generating crooked numbers in a hurry.
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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 September. Schedule is subject to change.
Friday, Aug. 15
1. Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds, 6:40 p.m. ET
2. Texas Rangers at Toronto Blue Jays, 7:07 p.m. ET
Friday, Aug. 22
1. Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 7:10 p.m. ET
2. New York Mets at Atlanta Braves, 7:15 p.m. ET
Friday, Aug. 29
1. Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies, 6:45 p.m. ET
2. Baltimore Orioles at San Francisco Giants, 10:15 p.m. ET
Friday, Sept. 5
1. Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. ET
2. Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:40 p.m. ET
Friday, Sept. 12
1. New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox, 7:10 p.m. ET
2. Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners, 10:10 p.m. ET
Friday, Sept. 19
1. Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals, 7:40 p.m. ET
2. San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. ET
Friday, Sept. 26
1. Detroit Tigers at Boston Red Sox, 7:10 p.m. ET