August 2
Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers – 6:30 p.m. ET
Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals – 6:30 p.m. ET
August 9
Cleveland Guardians at Minnesota Twins – 8 p.m. ET
Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers – 8 p.m. ET
August 16
Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago Cubs – 2 p.m. ET
Seattle Mariners at Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:30 p.m. ET
August 23
St. Louis Cardinals at Minnesota Twins – 8 p.m. ET
Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:30 p.m. ET
August 30
Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels – 9:30 p.m. ET
San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays – 6:30 p.m. ET
Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) have revealed the game schedule for the upcoming “Friday Evening Baseball” series, available exclusively to Apple TV+ subscribers in over 60 countries and regions during the 2024 regular season. These weekly doubleheaders promise two exciting matchups every Friday throughout a 26-week period, free from local blackout restrictions.
The lineup boasts a talented array of broadcasters, featuring names like Wayne Randazzo and Alex Faust on play-by-play commentary, with analysis from Dontrelle Willis and Ryan Spilborghs. The sidelines will be covered by Heidi Watney and Tricia Whitaker, while former MLB umpires like Ted Barrett and Dale Scott will offer rule breakdowns and insights weekly. Hosts Lauren Gardner, Xavier Scruggs, and Russell Dorsey will provide pre- and postgame analysis.
“Friday Evening Baseball” will be a joint production between MLB Network and Apple’s live sports team, ensuring viewers a top-tier experience. The coverage will showcase cutting-edge camera technology for dynamic live shots and utilize Spatial Audio for immersive sound. Alongside aerial drone footage and player mics, U.S. and Canada viewers can even tune into local radio broadcast feeds during the games.
For fans using Apple Sports, the app offers in-depth MLB statistics and scores, providing a comprehensive platform for following their favorite teams. The streamlined Apple Sports app is crafted for quick access to personalized content, emphasizing user preferences and favorite leagues.
Exclusive to DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS, the commercial host of “Friday Evening Baseball” in the U.S., over 300,000 establishments can enjoy the games on satellite equipment. Additionally, Apple News offers curated MLB content, while Apple Music features official playlists including team walk-up songs and classic baseball tunes.
To catch “Friday Evening Baseball,” Apple TV+ subscribers can tune in via the Apple TV app on various devices or online, ensuring a seamless viewing experience. Offering a wide array of MLB-related programming, fans can engage with game recaps, highlights, and unique content both during and after “Friday Evening Baseball” broadcasts.
Apple TV+ is priced at $9.99 per month in the U.S. with a seven-day trial, and new Apple device users can relish three free months of the service for a limited time.