Baseball is still our country’s pastime, but these days, watching America’s national sport is a whole new ballgame — and not just because of the rule changes coming in the 2023 MLB season. As the games are split across cable, streaming, and regional sports networks and add in local restrictions and outages, unless you’re willing to shell out for an expensive cable package (and even then) it can be a godsend to keep up with your favorite football team. , you could be affected by blackouts).
But don’t worry, we take responsibility. Here’s every MLB game you can stream this week without paying for cable, your local RSN, or MLB network, including Tuesday’s Astros vs. Cubs game.
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Watch MLB games on TBS, ESPN, Fox and more
Hulu + Live TV
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Stream one unavailable game each day this season (lockdown restrictions apply).
ESPN+
This week is packed with games you can watch without having to locate your local sports channel or pay for an expensive baseball package. Beginning with the Cubs vs. Astros game on TBS this Tuesday and ending with Sunday night baseball Guardians vs. Mets game over on ESPN. Also, you can stream two of them Friday night baseball Play on Apple TV+, and don’t forget it MLB Sunday opener on Peacock.
Want to make sure you’re well prepared for this MLB week? Here’s how you can watch or stream MLB wirelessly this weekend.
How to watch MLB on ESPN+
ESPN+ will stream one unavailable game each day this season (lockdown restrictions apply).
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Stream one unavailable game each day this season (lockdown restrictions apply).
ESPN+
ESPN+ will broadcast a live baseball game every day this season. So if you don’t want to pay for an expensive cable or streaming package to watch baseball, this is a budget-friendly alternative. With an ESPN+ subscription, you get access to exclusive ESPN+ content, including live events like UFC Fight Night and F1 races, fantasy sports tools, and premium ESPN+ merchandise. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on ESPN.com.
$10 at ESPN
How to watch MLB on TBS
Date: May 16, 2023
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game: Cubs vs Astros
TV: TBS
MLB on TBS broadcasts baseball games Tuesday evening. Next week’s game is the Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros. Don’t tune into TBS regularly or not sure if you have this channel? Here’s our pick for how to watch MLB on TBS:
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Starting at just $20 for the first month, Sling TV’s Orange tier offers TBS, ESPN, and 29 more 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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Alternate way to watch MLB on TBS
Hulu + Live TV
This is how you watch Friday night baseball on Apple TV+
Date: May 19, 2023
Time: 7:07 p.m. ET
Games: Orioles vs Blue Jays, Mariners vs Braves
Streaming: AppleTV+
This is imminent Friday night baseball the Baltimore Orioles will take on the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners will take on the Atlanta Braves. Friday Night Baseball streams exclusively on Apple TV+, and while last year’s games were also open to non-subscribers, this season’s FNB is an event only for paid subscribers.
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Friday Night Baseball features two games each week, now exclusively on Apple TV+. Subscribers to the Apple streaming platform can watch baseball games in the marquee every Friday with no local broadcast restrictions, and also have access to a 24/7 live stream of MLB game replays, news and analysis, highlights and classic games, and MLB Big Inning Live show featuring highlights and look-ins airing every week during the 2023 regular season. In addition to baseball, Apple TV+ offers tons of original shows, including Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, and Silo, as well as movies like Ghosted, CODA, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, and more. An Apple TV+ subscription costs $7 per month. The platform offers new users a one-week free trial period and three months of free Apple TV+ with the purchase of an eligible Apple device.
$7 at Apple TV+
This is how you watch Baseball night in America (AKA MLB on Fox)
Date: May 20, 2023
Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
Games: Dodgers vs. Cardinals, Braves vs. Mariners
TV: Fox
Baseball night in America (Fox’s Saturday night MLB schedule) includes two games this week: the LA Dodgers vs. the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves vs. the Seattle Mariners. If you already have Fox through your cable package, digital satellite or live TV subscription, you should be ready to watch baseball on Fox this weekend (subject to regional restrictions). If you don’t have access to Fox, here’s our recommendation on where to stream the sports-heavy channel:
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For $70 a month, Hulu’s Live TV package (with ads) gives you access to Fox (be sure to check your zip code to confirm eligibility) plus 84 other live and on-demand channels, including TBS and ESPN. Additionally, this bundle gets you a subscription to ESPN+, Disney+, and of course, access to Hulu’s general content library. Hulu’s live TV plans also come with unlimited DVR storage, a hardware-free setup process, and easy online cancellation.
$70 at Hulu
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This is how you watch MLB Sunday opener on Peacock
Date: May 21, 2023
Time: 11:35 a.m. ET
Game: Yankees versus Reds
Streaming: peacock
The peacock exclusive MLB Sunday opener will feature 19 weekend games this season. This Sunday it’s time: the New York Yankees against the Cincinnati Reds.
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To watch MLB Sunday Leadoff every weekend, all you need is a monthly Peacock subscription for $5. In addition to access to the exclusive Peacock MLB event, the streaming platform is the easiest way to stream most live sports and events that air on NBC. You also get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including popular sitcoms like Parks and Recreation and The Office, and even current 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 on specific sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
$5 at Peacock
This is how you watch Sunday night baseball on ESPN
Date: May 21, 2023
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Game: Guardians vs. Mets
TV: ESPN
ESPN’s Sunday night baseball offers a game for the national audience almost every week. This week’s matchup is the Cleveland Guardians vs. the New York Mets. 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 package (with ads) gives you access to ESPN, as well as 84 other live and on-demand channels, including TBS and Fox (in select markets). Additionally, this bundle gets you a subscription to ESPN+, Disney+, and of course, access to Hulu’s general content library. Hulu’s live TV plans also come with unlimited DVR storage, a hardware-free setup process, and easy online cancellation.
$70 at Hulu
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