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Yankees Host Phillies in Series Opener Exclusively on Apple TV+

The sole season meeting for these contenders underscores MLB’s pivot to direct-to-consumer streaming under Apple TV+’s exclusive Friday Night Baseball rights.

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Overview

  • First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium with Taijuan Walker facing Will Warren in the opener.
  • Viewers need an Apple TV+ subscription at $9.99 per month after a seven-day free trial to stream the game, with alternate audio on 94.1 WIP and in participating bars.
  • This marks the only head-to-head matchup between the 58-44 Phillies and 56-46 Yankees, carrying implications for both teams’ playoff races.
  • Apple TV+ holds exclusive rights to two weekly Friday Night Baseball games through the 2028 season.
  • NBC Sports Philadelphia will broadcast Game 2 on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. ET with Tom McCarthy and John Kruk in the booth.