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Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced the schedule for "Friday Night Baseball" in July, part of a weekly doubleheader streaming on Apple TV+ during the 2025 regular season. This feature is accessible in 60 countries and regions, offering two significant matchups each week with enhanced production quality and expert commentary.
The schedule includes games on July 4th with the St. Louis Cardinals facing the Chicago Cubs at 2:20 p.m. ET, followed by the Los Angeles Angels against the Toronto Blue Jays at 7:07 p.m. ET. On July 11th, viewers can watch the Seattle Mariners play against the Detroit Tigers at 7:10 p.m. ET and later, the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Los Angeles Angels at 9:38 p.m. ET. No games are scheduled for July 18th, but on July 25th, there will be a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees at 7:05 p.m. ET, followed by Cleveland Guardians versus Kansas City Royals at 8:10 p.m. ET.
Chevrolet and Essilor present "Friday Night Baseball," which begins in July with a notable July 4th game between long-time rivals St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The month also features a clash between American League MVP Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and National League MVP Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies.
The broadcast teams include Wayne Randazzo as play-by-play announcer, Dontrelle Willis as analyst, Heidi Watney as sideline reporter; Alex Faust as play-by-play announcer, Ryan Spilborghs as analyst, and Tricia Whitaker as sideline reporter. Siera Santos, Russell Dorsey, and Xavier Scruggs host live pregame coverage from both studio and field locations throughout July.
Produced by MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning team in collaboration with Apple’s live sports production team, each game uses advanced cameras and immersive sound technology to enhance fan experience with player mics providing an authentic stadium atmosphere.
In addition to watching "Friday Night Baseball," U.S.-based fans can access local radio broadcasts during games or enjoy other MLB-related content such as MLB Big Inning whip-around show featuring highlights every weeknight available through Apple TV+. Other offerings include Countdown to First Pitch, MLB Daily Recap, MLB This Week along with free additional programming like game recaps or classic games available via Apple TV app.
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