Tigers vs. Red Sox: What Channel Are They on Tonight?

Ready to catch some Friday Night Baseball action on Apple TV? The lineup for April 17, 2026, features the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Detroit Tigers facing off against the Boston Red Sox. You can catch both games exclusively on the Apple TV app.

If you’re wondering what time these games start, the Rays vs. Pirates game kicks off at 6:45 p.m. Eastern, followed by the Tigers vs. Red Sox game at 7:15 p.m. Eastern. Here are the pitching matchups for each game: Nick Martinez will be on the mound for the Rays, facing off against Bubba Chandler of the Pirates. Meanwhile, Casey Mize will take the mound for the Tigers, going up against Ranger Suarez of the Red Sox.

To watch Friday Night Baseball, simply tune in to the Apple TV app on your Apple devices, smart TVs, gaming consoles, or Roku and Amazon Fire TV. You can also catch the action at tv.apple.com. If you’re not yet a subscriber, you can start a seven-day free trial before the $12.99 monthly fee kicks in.

Looking ahead, here’s a sneak peek at the upcoming Apple TV+ baseball schedule for 2026:

– Friday, April 24: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves (7:15 p.m. Eastern) and Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:15 p.m. Eastern)
– Friday, May 1: Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates (6:45 p.m. Eastern) and Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners (9:45 p.m. Eastern)
– And many more exciting matchups to come throughout the season!

Don’t miss out on the thrilling baseball action on Apple TV – grab your popcorn, settle in, and enjoy the game!