How to watch Friday Night Baseball 2023 on Apple TV Plus

Zach Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies in April 2023
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With Major League Baseball back in full swing for the 2023 season, it's time for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV Plus. This year, Apple is expanding its coverage with more features and shows to help fans get into the game. And of course, there are two big games to get excited about each week. 

This year fans will have to subscribe to the streaming platform in order to enjoy the games, unlike last year when they were available to stream for free. 

Here's everything you need to know to watch Friday Night Baseball. 

How to watch Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV Plus

Friday Night Baseball is only available with a subscription to Apple TV Plus. Not only can you find a wide range of MLB coverage, but there are also award-winning original series and movies to enjoy on the streaming platform.  

If you're not an Apple TV Plus subscriber, you'll find a few subscription options below. As of publication, the basic plan is $6.99/month, or you can try the platform out with a free 7-day trial. 

Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV Plus: game matchups for September 15

Here are the two matchups for September 22: 

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers

The San Francisco Giants (76-77) lost the first game of their four game series to the Los Angeles Dodgers (94-58) on Thursday. Sean Manaea (6-6, 4.82 ERA) has the start for the Giants while Caleb Ferguson (7-3, 2.56 ERA) will start for the Dodgers. 

New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies

The New York Mets (71-82) dropped Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies (84-69) and look to bounce back in game two of the four-game series. The Mets wills have Tylor Megill (8-8, 4.94 ERA) on the mound while the Phillies have Taijuan Walker (15-5, 4.40 ERA) starting. 

Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV Plus game times

Here are the game times for September 22:

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10 pm ET/7 pm PT 

New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies, 7 pm ET/4 pm PT

Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV Plus schedule

MLB fans can enjoy a doubleheader every Friday night this season on Apple TV Plus. Here's a look at the next few weeks and what's on tap for the Friday Night Baseball schedule. 

Friday, September 22:
San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10 pm ET/7 pm PT
New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies, 7 pm ET/4 pm PT

Who is the Friday Night Baseball broadcast team?

Who are the Apple TV Plus MLB announcers?

The broadcast team is made up of play-by-play announcers Wayne Randazzo and Alex Faust alongside analysts Dontrelle Willis and Ryan Spilborghs. Sideline reporters include Heidi Watney and Tricia Whitaker.

Announcers will be named ahead of each game. 

Sarabeth Pollock
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Sarabeth joined the What to Watch team in May 2022. An avid TV and movie fan, her perennial favorites are The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, true crime documentaries on Netflix and anything from Passionflix. You’ve Got Mail, Ocean's Eleven and Signs are movies that she can watch all day long. She's also a huge baseball fan, and hockey is a new favorite.  

When she's not working, Sarabeth hosts the My Nights Are Booked Podcast and a blog dedicated to books and interviews with authors and actors. She also published her first novel, Once Upon an Interview, in 2022.