Rays–Pirates Opener Streams Exclusively on Apple TV as Martinez Faces Chandler
The streaming-only window underscores MLB’s move toward national digital broadcasts over local TV.
Overview
- The Pirates host the Rays at PNC Park on Friday to open a three-game interleague series.
- The game streams exclusively on Apple TV’s Friday Night Baseball with no traditional TV broadcast.
- Fans can watch in the Apple TV app or at tv.apple.com with a seven-day free trial before a $12.99 monthly fee.
- Tampa Bay starts Nick Martinez, who owns a 2.16 ERA and 0.96 WHIP through three starts.
- Pittsburgh counters with Bubba Chandler as Brandon Lowe’s seven home runs pace the Pirates’ offense.