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[07/01/25 - 08:04 AM]
Apple and Major League Baseball Announce August "Friday Night Baseball" Schedule
Available in 60 countries and regions, fans can enjoy two marquee matchups each week with enhanced production quality, expert commentary, and no local broadcast restrictions.
[via press release from Apple]

UPDATE

Apple and Major League Baseball announce August "Friday Night Baseball" schedule

Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) today unveiled the August schedule for "Friday Night Baseball," the weekly doubleheader streaming every Friday on Apple TV+ throughout the 2025 regular season. Available in 60 countries and regions, fans can enjoy two marquee matchups each week with enhanced production quality, expert commentary, and no local broadcast restrictions.

August "Friday Night Baseball" Schedule on Apple TV+

Friday, 8/1

Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals6:45 p.m. ET

Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox7:10 p.m. ET

Friday, 8/8

Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates6:40 p.m.  ET

Houston Astros at New York Yankees7:05 p.m. ET

Friday, 8/15

Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds6:40 p.m.  ET

Texas Rangers at Toronto Blue Jays7:07 p.m. ET

Friday, 8/22

Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers7:10 p.m. ET

New York Mets at Atlanta Braves7:15 p.m. ET

Friday, 8/29

Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies6:45 p.m.  ET

Baltimore Orioles at San Francisco Giants10:15 p.m. ET

August highlights include reigning MVP Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees facing off against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on August 8, and a battle of division rivals as Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves host Juan Soto and the New York Mets on August 22, as the race to the MLB postseason heats up. Presented by Chevrolet and Essilor, "Friday Night Baseball" is produced by MLB Network's Emmy Award-winning production team in partnership with Apple's live sports production team.

Each week, coverage features distinguished broadcast teams, including Wayne Randazzo (play-by-play), Dontrelle Willis (analyst), Heidi Watney (sideline reporter), Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ryan Spilborghs (analyst), and Tricia Whitaker (sideline reporter). Game-by-game announcer assignments will be revealed weekly. Siera Santos, Russell Dorsey, and Xavier Scruggs return to host live pregame coverage from the studio and on the field throughout the month.

Pricing and Availability

Apple TV+ is available for $9.99 (U.S.) per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, eligible customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.1

Special offer is good for three months after the first activation of the eligible device. One offer per Family Sharing group. Plans automatically renew until cancelled. Other restrictions and terms apply; visit apple.com/promo for more information.





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