by Baseball is still our nation’s pastime, but these days watching America’s national sport is a whole new ball game — and not just because of the rule changes in the 2023 MLB season. With games spread across cable, streaming, and regional sports networks, plus local restrictions and blackouts added to the mix, catching up with your favorite team can be a hit or miss unless you’re willing to pay for a pricey cable package (and even then, you might end up of blackouts).
But don’t worry, we’re stepping up to the plate. Here’s every MLB game you can stream this week without paying for cable, your local RSN or MLB network, including Baseball on Sunday night.
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Watch MLB games on TBS, ESPN, ESPN+, Fox and more
Hulu + Live TV
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Stream one out-of-market game every day this season (blackout restrictions apply)
ESPN+
This week is packed with games that you can watch without having to find your regional sports network or pay for an expensive baseball package. Starting with the Phillies vs. Tuesday’s Mets game on TBS and ending with Baseball on Sunday night Yankees vs. Dodgers game over on ESPN. Plus, you can stream two of them Baseball on Friday night games on Apple TV+, and don’t forget it MLB Sunday Leadoff on Peacock.
Want to make sure you’re well prepared for this MLB week? Here’s how to watch or stream MLB without cable this weekend.
How to watch MLB on TBS
Date: May 30, 2023
Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
Game: Phillies vs. Mets
TV: TBS
MLB on TBS broadcasts baseball games Tuesday evenings. Next Tuesday’s game is the Philadelphia Phillies at the New York Mets. Don’t regularly tune in to TBS or not sure if you have that channel? Here’s our recommendation for watching MLB on TBS:
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Starting at just $20 for your first month, Sling TV’s Orange tier offers TBS, ESPN, and 29 other channels. A Sling subscription also includes 50 hours of free DVR storage, so if you’re worried about missing out on some of the MLB action, you can always record your games.
$20 at Sling
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Alternative way to watch ‘MLB on TBS’
Hulu + Live TV
How to watch Baseball on Friday night on Apple TV+
Date: June 2, 2023
Time: 5:10 PM ET, 8:10 PM ET
Games: Brewers vs. Reds, Guardians vs. twins
Stream: Apple TV+
This forthcoming Baseball on Friday night will the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds at 5:10 PM and the Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins at 8:10 p.m Baseball on Friday night streams exclusively on Apple TV+, and while last year’s games were open to non-subscribers, this season’s FNB is a paid subscriber only event.
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“Friday Night Baseball” offers two games each week, now exclusively on Apple TV+. Subscribers to Apple’s streaming platform can watch major baseball games every Friday, with no local broadcast restrictions, plus access to a 24/7 live stream featuring MLB game replays, news and analysis, highlights and classic games, and “MLB Big Inning,” a live show with highlights and look-ins airing every weeknight during the 2023 regular season. In addition to baseball, Apple TV+ offers a host of original shows, including “Ted Lasso,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo,” plus movies like “Ghosted ‘, ‘CODA’, ‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ and more . A subscription to Apple TV+ costs $7 per month. The platform offers new users a one-week free trial and three months of free Apple TV+ with the purchase of a qualifying Apple device.
$7 with Apple TV+
How to watch Baseball night in America (AKA MLB on Fox)
Date: June 3, 2023
Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
Games: Guardians vs. Twins, Yankees vs. Dodgers
TV: Fox
Baseball night in America (Fox’s Saturday night MLB schedule) features two games this week: the Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees vs. the L.A. Dodgers.
If you already have Fox through your cable package, digital satellite or live TV subscription, then you should watch baseball on Fox this weekend (subject to any regional restrictions). If you don’t have access to Fox, here’s our recommendation for where to stream the sports-intensive channel:
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For $70 a month, Hulu’s live TV bundle (with ads) gets you access to Fox (be sure to check your zip code to confirm eligibility) along with 84 other live and on-demand channels, including TBS and ESPN. Plus, with this bundle, you get a subscription to ESPN+, Disney+, and of course, access to Hulu’s general content library. Hulu’s live TV plans also include unlimited DVR storage, a hardware-free installation process, and easy online cancellation.
$70 at Hulu
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How to watch MLB Sunday Leadoff on Peacock
Date: June 4, 2023
Time: 11:35 a.m. ET
Game: Cardinals vs. Pirates
Stream: Peacock
The peacock exclusive MLB Sunday Leadoff will feature 19 weekend games this season. This Sunday it’s the St. Louis Cardinals vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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A $5 a month Peacock subscription is all you need to watch “MLB Sunday Leadoff” every weekend. In addition to access to Peacock’s exclusive MLB event, the streaming platform is the easiest way to stream most live sports events and events broadcast on NBC. You also get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms like ‘Parks and Recreation’ and ‘The Office’ and even recent theatrical releases like ‘Cocaine Bear’ and ‘M3GAN’. For $10 a month, you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription that includes live access to your local NBC channel (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles for offline viewing.
$5 at Peacock
How to watch Baseball on Sunday night on ESPN
Date: June 4, 2023
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Game: Yankees vs. Dodgers
TV: ESPN
ESPNs Baseball on Sunday night offers a game to the national public almost weekly. This week’s game is the New York Yankees vs. the L.A. Dodgers. If you don’t have access to ESPN through a cable package, we recommend the following:
How to watch MLB on ESPN
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For $70 a month, Hulu’s live TV bundle (with ads) gets you access to ESPN and ESPN2, along with 83 other live and on-demand channels, including TBS and Fox (in select markets). Plus, with this bundle, you get a subscription to ESPN+, Disney+, and of course, access to Hulu’s general content library. Hulu’s live TV plans also include unlimited DVR storage, a hardware-free installation process, and easy online cancellation.
$70 at Hulu
How to watch MLB on ESPN+
ESPN+ will stream one out-of-market game each day this season (blackout restrictions apply).
(Photo: ESPN+)
Stream one out-of-market game every day this season (blackout restrictions apply)
ESPN+
This season, ESPN+ will be streaming a live baseball game every day. So if you don’t want to pay for a pricey cable or streaming package to watch baseball, this is a budget-friendly alternative. An ESPN+ subscription gives you access to exclusive ESPN+ content, including live events such as UFC Fight Night and F1 races, fantasy sports tools, and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ via an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on ESPN.com.
$10 at ESPN
