Apple TV+ is back for a second season of baseball coverage and will continue its Friday Night Baseball slate with the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field Friday afternoon.
Righthander Jack Flaherty (7-5, 4.29), will get the start for the visiting Cardinals. It will be lefty Justin Steele (9-3, 2.96) one of the Cubs’ best starters and a recent All-Star selection, going for the home team.
The game is not available on your local cable provider or MLB.TV. Instead, Orioles-Twins will be streamed exclusively on Apple TV+ as part of a Friday Night Baseball doubleheader.
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Unlike last season, a subscription is required to watch games on Apple TV+ this year.
How to watch the Cardinals vs. Cubs game: Here’s how you can watch the game.
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+ if you sign up before July 7.
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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 2:20 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+ if you sign up before July 7.
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More from the Associated Press:
Cardinals aim to keep win streak alive against the Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals will try to extend a six-game win streak with a victory over the Chicago Cubs.
St. Louis Cardinals (44-53, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (45-51, third in the NL Central)
Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jack Flaherty (7-5, 4.29 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 96 strikeouts); Cubs: Justin Steele (9-3, 2.96 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 87 strikeouts)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -125, Cardinals +106
BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals seek to build upon a six-game win streak with a victory against the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago is 45-51 overall and 24-26 at home. Cubs hitters are batting a collective .250, which ranks ninth in the NL.
St. Louis has a 44-53 record overall and a 22-27 record on the road. The Cardinals are 9-19 in games decided by one run.
Friday’s game is the seventh time these teams match up this season. The Cardinals have a 4-2 advantage in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has 15 doubles, four triples, six home runs and 54 RBI for the Cubs. Cody Bellinger is 14-for-37 with a double, four home runs and seven RBI over the last 10 games.
Nolan Arenado has 19 doubles, two triples and 21 home runs for the Cardinals. Willson Contreras is 14-for-31 with five doubles, three home runs and seven RBI over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 5-5, .267 batting average, 5.26 ERA, outscored opponents by 10 runs
Cardinals: 8-2, .291 batting average, 3.13 ERA, outscored opponents by 20 runs
INJURIES: Cubs: Dansby Swanson: 10-Day IL (heel), Nick Madrigal: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Brad Boxberger: 60-Day IL (forearm), Brandon Hughes: 60-Day IL (knee), Adrian Sampson: 60-Day IL (knee), Nick Burdi: 60-Day IL (appendicitis), Codi Heuer: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ethan Roberts: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Cardinals: Tommy Edman: 10-Day IL (wrist), Adam Wainwright: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Drew VerHagen: 15-Day IL (hip), Jake Woodford: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Helsley: 15-Day IL (forearm), Packy Naughton: 60-Day IL (forearm), Wilking Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (shoulder).
