Apple TV+ is back for a second season of baseball coverage and will continue its Friday Night Baseball slate with the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards at Oriole Park Friday evening at 7:05 p.m. ET
The Rays will pitch RHP Zac (14-8, 3.53). The Orioles will go with RHP Jack Flaherty (8-8, 4.98), whom they obtained from St. Louis at the trade deadline. This series marks the final one between the Rays and Orioles this season.
The game is not available on your local cable provider or MLB.TV. Instead, Rays-Orioles will be streamed exclusively on Apple TV+ as part of a Friday Night Baseball doubleheader.
Unlike last season, a subscription is required to watch games on Apple TV+ this year.
The only way to watch Friday’s game will be via the Apple TV+app, which you can watch on phones, streaming devices, smart TVs and computers. An Apple TV+ subscription is required to view live games. If you do not currently have an Apple TV+ subscription, you can get 2 free months of Apple TV+
$200 INSTANT BONUS
DRAFTKINGS MASS
BET $5, GET $200 BONUS BET
FANDUEL MASS
BET $50, GET $250 BONUS
CAESARS MASS
$1,000 FIRST-BET BONUS
BETMGM MASS
MA only. 21+. Gambling Problem? If you or a loved one is experiencing problems with gambling, please call 1-800-327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org for 24/7 support. LiveChat with a GameSense Advisor at GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234
MA Gambling Helpline.
Apple TV+ joined the sports streaming world last season with a major broadcasting deal with Major League Baseball that includes a weekly Friday Night Baseball broadcast exclusively on the app’s platform. The deal was promoted as a step forward for MLB to try and reach a younger audience.
Fans can find more info on how to watch MLB games on Apple TV+ here.
What time does the game start? Where can I watch it? – Friday’s game will start at 7:05 p.m. EST nationally for viewers in the U.S. However, the game will not be broadcast on conventional TV channels. Apple TV+ has exclusive broadcast rights. It can be accessed via the Apple TV+ app on smart TVs and streaming devices.
Live stream options: Apple TV+ – Friday night’s game will air exclusively via Apple TV+. An Apple TV+ subscription is required to view live games. If you do not currently have an Apple TV+ subscription, you can get 2 free months of Apple TV+
More from the Associated Press
The Baltimore Orioles aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they play the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays (91-57, second in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (91-55, first in the AL East)
Baltimore; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Zach Eflin (14-8, 3.53 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 164 strikeouts); Orioles: Jack Flaherty (8-8, 4.98 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 138 strikeouts)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Rays -125, Orioles +105; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they play the Tampa Bay Rays.
Baltimore is 43-29 at home and 91-55 overall. The Orioles have a 67-10 record in games when they scored at least five runs.
Tampa Bay is 41-32 on the road and 91-57 overall. Rays hitters have a collective .331 on-base percentage, the fifth-best percentage in the majors.
Friday’s game is the 11th time these teams meet this season. The Orioles have a 6-4 advantage in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Austin Hays leads the Orioles with a .282 batting average, and has 36 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs, 34 walks and 61 RBI. Gunnar Henderson is 15-for-47 with four home runs and nine RBI over the past 10 games.
Yandy Diaz has 31 doubles, 20 home runs and 73 RBI for the Rays. Rene Pinto is 8-for-28 with a double, four home runs and eight RBI over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Orioles: 6-4, .280 batting average, 3.90 ERA, outscored opponents by 18 runs
Rays: 8-2, .239 batting average, 2.97 ERA, outscored opponents by 15 runs
INJURIES: Orioles: Terrin Vavra: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Mountcastle: day-to-day (shoulder), Felix Bautista: 15-Day IL (arm), Keegan Akin: 60-Day IL (back), Dillon Tate: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Rays: Jose Siri: 10-Day IL (hand), Jason Adam: 15-Day IL (oblique), Shane McClanahan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Drew Rasmussen: 60-Day IL (flexor), Garrett Cleavinger: 60-Day IL (knee), Jeffrey Springs: 60-Day IL (elbow), Shane Baz: 60-Day IL (elbow)
