Huge AL games with postseason implications highlight 'Friday Night Baseball' on Apple TV+
“Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+ is back this week for the final time in 2025, with two games that could help determine close divisional races in the AL as we enter the final weekend of the regular season.
Rays at Blue Jays, 7:07 p.m. ET (WATCH HERE)
The Blue Jays enter the season's final weekend tied with the Yankees atop the AL East. They hold the divisional tiebreaker over New York, meaning Toronto, despite some recent struggles, controls its own destiny in this three-game set against the Rays. On the mound for the Jays will be righty Shane Bieber (3-2; 3.57 ERA), who's coming off back-to-back starts in which he held opponents to two or fewer runs. He'll be opposed by Rays righty Adrian Houser (8-4; 3.18 ERA), who has allowed three earned runs or fewer in four of his past five starts. Toronto is 4-6 in its past 10 games, which is why the Jays have fallen back into a tie with the Yankees for the division lead. But George Springer is batting .351 with a 1.009 OPS over his past 14 games, the kind of heater that can push a team over the top. Meanwhile, Junior Caminero (44 homers) and the rest of the Rays would love to play spoiler.
Tigers at Red Sox, 7:10 p.m. ET (WATCH HERE)
The Tigers are in a similar position as the Blue Jays, but they don't have quite as strong a grip on their destiny. Detroit's late-season slide (it just ended an eight-game losing streak on Thursday) has allowed a hot Guardians team to tie the Tigers for the AL Central lead. But Cleveland holds that tiebreaker, meaning the Tigers have three near-must-win games in Boston this weekend. The Tigers will look to righty Casey Mize (14-6; 3.91 ERA) to keep the ship in the right direction, while Boston lefty Kyle Harrison (1-1; 3.58 ERA) will look to keep the vibes sour among the Motown faithful. But the Red Sox are still playing for something, too. They enter Friday with a one-game lead over the Tigers for the second Wild Card spot, so a strong showing at Fenway this weekend would certainly send them into the postseason on a high note.
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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.