Both the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves entered the 2025 season with legitimate championship aspirations. But when they meet on Friday night for the beginning of a three-game set at Truist Park in Atlanta, they'll both be desperate for a win to help stop the bleeding.
It's been that kind of year so far for both of these teams. The Red Sox have been undone by a beleaguered pitching staff and an offense that has suddenly gone ice-cold amid injuries to Triston Casas and Alex Bregman (and the front office forgetting that Roman Anthony exists and is currently employed by their organization). After a miserable sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers that featured two one-run losses, Boston now sits at 27-31, 9.5 games back of the New York Yankees in the AL East.
The Braves, too, are 9.5 games back in their division, and are no stranger to close losses themselves: Atlanta's last 11 losses have come by two runs or fewer. The offense hasn't been able to get clicking yet (though the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. has certainly helped), the bullpen has been a mess and the rotation just lost AJ Smith-Shawver to a season-ending elbow injury.
It's been about as frustrating a start as fans could have imagined, and only one team will be feeling a little better by the end of Friday night. How can you watch the game tonight? Here's everything to know.
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How to watch Braves-Red Sox on Apple TV
Friday night's game will air exclusively on Apple TV, one of 28 such Friday Night Baseball broadcasts this season. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET.
Be aware that Apple TV will carry the game even in local markets, so you'll need an Apple TV+ subscription to catch the action. Subscribers can then access the games through the Apple TV app. Look for "Friday Night Baseball" within the Apple TV+ section of the app. (You can also access it through MLB's At Bat app, which will redirect you to the Apple TV app.) A subscription will cost you $9.99 per month, although there is a seven-day free trial available to new customers.
MLB Apple TV schedule: Dates, matchups, and times
Note: Home team is bolded.
Matchup | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays | March 28 | 7:07 p.m. ET |
New York Mets vs. Houston Astros | March 28 | 8:10 p.m. ET |
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies | April 4 | 6:45 p.m. ET |
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers | April 4 | 8:05 p.m. ET |
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds | April 11 | 6:40 p.m. ET |
Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins | April 11 | 8:10 p.m. ET |
Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays | April 18 | 7:07 p.m. ET |
Minnesota Twins vs. Atlanta Braves | April 18 | 7:15 p.m. ET |
Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians | April 25 | 7:10 p.m. ET |
Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants | April 25 | 10:10 p.m. ET |
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | May 2 | 6:40 p.m. ET |
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers | May 2 | 8:10 p.m. ET |
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals | May 9 | 6:45 p.m. ET |
San Francisco Giants vs. Minnesota Twins | May 9 | 8:10 p.m. ET |
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers | May 16 | 8:05 p.m. ET |
Seattle Mariners vs. San Diego Padres | May 16 | 9:40 p.m. ET |
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets | May 23 | 7:10 p.m. ET |
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals | May 23 | 8:15 p.m. ET |
Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves | May 30 | 7:15 p.m. ET |
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | May 30 | 10:10 p.m. ET |
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds | June 6 | 7:10 p.m. ET |
Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers | June 6 | 7:10 p.m. ET |
Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles | June 13 | 7:05 p.m. ET |
San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks | June 13 | 9:40 p.m. ET |
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies | June 20 | 7:15 p.m. ET |
Kansas City Royals vs. San Diego Padres | June 20 | 9:40 p.m. ET |
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles | June 27 | 7:05 p.m. ET |
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cleveland Guardians | June 27 | 7:10 p.m. ET |