Overview
- Apple TV+ carried the Sept. 4 Friday Night Baseball slate, including Los Angeles Angels at Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians, with both games available only through the Apple TV app.
- The Pirates-Angels opener at PNC Park was widely reported to begin in the early evening with outlets giving start times around 6:40–6:45 p.m. Eastern and naming Jared Jones and Ryan Johnson as the expected starters.
- Apple and MLB are running a 2026 Friday Night Baseball package of 50 games total, scheduled as two games per Friday across 25 weeks.
- Apple TV+ offers a free trial for new subscribers but outlets reported inconsistent post-trial monthly pricing, most commonly $12.99 per month while at least one report listed $14.99.
- The exclusivity means fans must use the Apple TV app on supported devices instead of local broadcasts, a shift that changes how viewers access certain marquee Friday matchups and could push more fans toward streaming subscriptions.