How to Watch Guardians vs. Rangers Opener for Free on Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball

The Cleveland Guardians are hitting the road for a matchup with the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Friday night. The game kicks off a three-game series and is set to start at 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT) as part of “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+ with a free trial available.

To catch all the MLB action, tune in to Apple TV+ for live streams of the Guardians vs. Rangers game. Apple TV+ offers a free trial, and after that, a subscription costs $12.99 per month. This year, Apple TV+ will air a total of 50 Major League Baseball games, with two games every Friday night for 25 weeks.

The Cleveland Guardians, coming off a close 2-1 loss to the New York Yankees, are looking to rebound in Arlington. With a record of 36-28, they currently lead the American League Central Division by two games. On the other side, the Texas Rangers are in contention in the AL West, trailing the first-place Seattle Mariners by 2.5 games with a record of 30-32.

The Rangers recently had a five-game winning streak before their series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. They will be starting Kumar Rocker (2-5, 3.54 ERA) on the mound against the Guardians’ Parker Messick (6-1, 2.21 ERA) for Friday’s game. Messick has been strong this season, allowing two runs or less in the majority of his starts.

Tune in to Apple TV+ at 8:15 p.m. ET to catch the Guardians vs. Rangers game. Remember, you can start with a free trial before deciding on a subscription for $12.99 per month. Enjoy the game and the excitement of Major League Baseball!