Apple have begun populating the TV app with new MLB sections ahead of the debut of Friday Night Baseball, which begins its live broadcasts on Apple TV+ from Friday, April 8. 

Apple TV+ will begin live-streaming two Major League Baseball games on Friday nights in HD, available across the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

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Broadcast Details

Week one sees the debut of the broadcast team which includes Melanie Newman (play-by-play), Chris Young (analyst), Hannah Keyser (analyst), and Brooke Fletcher (reporter) who will call the New York Mets at Washington Nationals at 7PM ET, followed by Stephen Nelson (play-by-play), Hunter Pence (analyst), Katie Nolan (analyst), and Heidi Watney (reporter) who comprise the crew that will call the Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels at 9:30PM ET.

Game assignments for 'Friday Night Baseball' broadcasters will be announced on a weekly basis. In her new role with 'Friday Night Baseball,' Newman becomes the second woman to lead play-by-play duties for a national broadcast team; she joined the Baltimore Orioles’ broadcast team in 2020.

Produced by MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning production team in partnership with Apple, 'Friday Night Baseball' will offer a modern and dynamic broadcast experience that appeals to new viewers and veteran fans alike. Each game broadcast will employ state-of-the-art cameras, including high-speed Phantoms, the high-resolution Megalodon, and more throughout the season to present vivid, live-action shots, and offer immersive sound in 5.1 with spatial audio enabled.

'Friday Night Baseball' will also incorporate new on-screen graphics that include innovative new probabilities-based forecasts of different situational outcomes, plus highlights and live look-ins from around the league integrated right into the broadcast. Throughout the 'Friday Night Baseball' broadcasts, fans can enjoy on-screen callouts about batters’ walk-up songs from Apple Music, test their knowledge of baseball trivia with help from Siri, and more. And, in a first for MLB games, 'Friday Night Baseball' will feature rules analysis and interpretation from former MLB umpire Brian Gorman.‍

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How to Watch

The first twelve weeks of Friday Night Baseball will be available for free within the Apple TV app - no subscription required. Available wherever the Apple TV app is available, including Amazon Fire, Roku, Google TV, games consoles, smart TVs, Apple devices and via web browser at tv.apple.com. For those of you that don’t have an Apple ID just yet, now is the perfect time to sign up for free.

Ahead of the first Friday Night Baseball broadcasts - free of local blackout restrictions - Apple have populated the TV app with a new Major League Baseball section linked in the TV app's Watch Now, Sports and Search tabs.

At the top of the new section are scheduled games which can be easily pre-added to your Up Next queue ahead of time, appearing at the top of your queue once coverage begins.

Here’s our guide to everything included within the TV app as part of the new partnership between the MLB and Apple TV+, including live coverage and a plethora of archival content currently restricted to the USA and Canada.

Thank you to CJ Gaspari for his initial tip.

Major League Baseball on Apple TV+

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Friday Night Baseball

Fridays | Exclusive Games | USA, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, United Kingdom

Two exclusive 'Friday Night Baseball' games per week. Each game broadcast will employ state-of-the-art cameras, including high-speed Phantoms, the high-resolution Megalodon, and more throughout the season to present vivid, live-action shots, and offer immersive sound in 5.1 with spatial audio enabled. Each live broadcast will also incorporate new on-screen graphics that include innovative new probabilities-based forecasts of different situational outcomes, plus highlights and live look-ins from around the league integrated right into the broadcast. Throughout the broadcasts, fans can enjoy on-screen callouts about batters’ walk-up songs from Apple Music, test their knowledge of baseball trivia with help from Siri, and more. And, in a first for MLB games, 'Friday Night Baseball' will feature rules analysis and interpretation from former MLB umpire Brian Gorman. Additionally, fans will be able to watch full games, as well as condensed game replays, on demand on Apple TV+ after the completion of the live broadcasts each week.
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Countdown to First Pitch

Thursdays | USA and Canada

A detailed preview of the week’s upcoming games featuring highlights from previous meetings - hosted by Lauren Gardner.
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MLB Daily Recap

Daily Highlights | USA and Canada

Morning show with highlights and analysis from across the league.

All MLB All Day

Daily | 24/7 Live Stream | USA and Canada

A 24/7 live stream featuring daily coverage, highlights, expert analysis and classic games.

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MLB Big Inning

Gameday | Live Look-In Highlights | USA and Canada

MLB Big Inning brings fans all the best action from around MLB with live look-ins, breaking highlights and big moments as they are happening all season long. Produced by MLB Network, MLB Big Inning will take viewers on a tour of the league, bringing fans into local broadcasts for the biggest moments, with a focus on getting fans closer to the action as it happens.

• Live look-ins and real-time highlights from all 30 teams.
• Check in on the game’s biggest stars at the moments that matter most.
• Singular focus on action on the field, travel from game to game all night.
• Available everyday as a way to catch up on the rest of the league as the early games wrap up.

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Great Games

Archival | 100's of Games Spanning 1977-2021 | USA and Canada

An archive of hundreds of games spanning 1977-2021 with more coming soon. A great start - though fans of a particular team will likely be wanting more.

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Play Ball

Archival | 2 Incomplete Seasons | 30 Episodes | TV-G

An insider's look at the game for young fans with tips, demos, and insights from MLB stars, analysts, and more.

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This Week in Baseball

Archival | 13 Incomplete Seasons | 19 Episodes | TV-PG

Catch the top highlights across Major League Baseball from the previous week.
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World Series Films

Archival | 1 Season | 14 Episodes | TV-G

Relive iconic moments, thrilling heroics, and more from the Fall Classic.

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Baseball's Seasons

Archival | 2 Seasons | 31 Episodes | TV-G

MLB Network chronicles some of the most memorable seasons and the moments that made them great.

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Epic Moments

Archival | 2 Seasons | 16 Episodes | TV-G

Take an in-depth look at iconic plays that built careers, reputations, and baseball myths.

Cathedrals of the Game

Archival | 1 Season | 13 Episodes | TV-G

Explore the history of baseball’s legendary stadiums and other famous sites.

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MLB Ultimate Lineup

Archival | 1 Season | 15 Episodes | TV-G

Big leaguers and insiders recall some of baseball’s iconic milestones, players, and more.

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Wrigley Field 100 Years

Archival | Documentary | 1 hr 25 min | TV-G

Celebrate a century of great plays, personalities, and unique features from the Cubs’ historic home.

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Inside the Moments

Archival | Season 1 | 4 Episodes | TV-G

Dive into some of the greatest chapters in baseball history and the stories behind them.

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Fenway Park 100 Years

Archival | Documentary | 1 hr 35 min | TV-G

Current and former Red Sox players share their experiences playing in one of baseball’s greatest parks.

Prime 9

Archival | 5 Incomplete Seasons | 25 Episodes | TV-14

This countdown show ranks the best of the best, on the field and off.

All-Star Highlights

Archival | Season 1 | 10 Episodes | TV-G

Relive the greatest moments from MLB’s best at the Midsummer Classic.

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MLB Network Countdown

Archival | Season 1 | 20 Episodes | TV-G

See how some of the greatest plays, most bizarre episodes, and more rank in baseball history.

MLB 25: Greatest Postseason Home Runs

Archival | 1 Episode | 58 min | 2013 | TV-G

Superstars and unlikely heroes have ridden postseason homers into baseball history.
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Outta Here

Archival | Season 1 | 5 Episodes  | TV-G

Go beyond the box score to the land of baseball oddities, fascinating achievements, and incredible moments.

'Friday Night Baseball' makes its Apple TV+ debut on April 8.