Opening Day marks a new era for the longstanding relationship between MLB and ESPN. Though ESPN is no longer the home for “Sunday Night Baseball” (now on NBC) or the Home Run Derby (now on Netflix), the sports broadcasting network is actually bringing fans more baseball than ever.

The 2026 MLB season is here, and with it comes a weekly slate of "Friday Night Baseball" games set to stream exclusively on Apple TV. From March through September, Apple TV will be the place to turn on Friday nights (and occasional afternoons) for national broadcasts,

The Yankees continue their home series against the Athletics on Wednesday as New York looks to stay hot early in the 2026 season. MORE: Popular ‘fried chicken’ Yankees dessert is major hit with MLB fans How to Watch Yankees

Baseball is overflowing with young, entertaining, talented players. Now there's a new place for young fans to learn about their favorites as well as the sport they love through entertaining, engaging content.

Getting MLB.TV through the new ESPN app is easier than it sounds. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to sign up, link accounts and start watching in 2026.

Boston Red Sox (4-8, fifth in the AL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (7-5, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Friday, 8:15 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Connelly Early (0