Baseball National TV Spotlight Fourth of July Weekend

Baseball enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting weekend of baseball action as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday! July 4 weekend will be jam-packed with national broadcasts, giving fans plenty of opportunities to catch their favorite teams in action.

Let’s break down the schedule for the weekend (all times are Eastern Time).

Friday: “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV will feature two games with potential postseason implications. The red-hot Junior Caminero and the Rays face off against AL MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez and the Astros at 8:15 p.m. Following that, the NL Central-leading Brewers take on the Wild Card-hopeful D-backs at 9:45 p.m. Remember, you’ll need an Apple TV subscription to watch these games.

Saturday: Tune in to FOX at 7:30 p.m. for the All-Star Game Selection Show, where you’ll find out which reserves and pitchers will be joining the Midsummer Classic. Then at 8 p.m., catch “Baseball Night in America” featuring either Cardinals-Cubs or Mets-Braves, depending on your location. Keep an eye on these exciting matchups as these teams battle for postseason contention and divisional bragging rights.

Sunday: NBC is pulling out all the stops with “Star-Spangled Sunday,” broadcasting every game on July 5 across their platforms (NBC, Peacock, NBCSN). The action kicks off at 12:30 p.m. with Mets-Braves on NBC and Peacock, followed by a full day of games to enjoy. No need to worry about blackouts here! Just keep in mind that a Peacock subscription is necessary to catch most of the games on that platform.

Get ready to celebrate America’s birthday with a weekend full of baseball entertainment. Don’t miss out on the fun!