The Yankees' season appears to be inching toward an early end, as they face a mounting deficit in the American League wild card race with no signs of a turnaround in sight. The Red Sox would like to avoid the same fate.
Boston is battling alongside the Mariners for the wild card spot currently occupied by the Blue Jays, and it's going to take a strong push over the final six weeks for the Red Sox to avoid a second consecutive postseason spent at home.
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry has undoubtedly lost some of its flair over the years, but as both teams head to the Bronx with a sense of desperation, there is at least something on the line Friday night.
The Red Sox took care of business against the Yankees in June, taking two out of three games in New York before sweeping a series at Fenway Park just a week later. It won't look like much of a rivalry if the Red Sox improve their one-sided record against the Yankees on the season.
MORE: Watch 'Friday Night Baseball' tonight on Apple TV+ (free trial)
Here's what you need to know to watch the Yankees host the Red Sox on Friday night.
What channel is Red Sox vs. Yankees on tonight?
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Friday night's game between the Red Sox and Yankees will be broadcast on Apple TV+, the exclusive home of "Friday Night Baseball" for the 2023 MLB season.
What time is Red Sox vs. Yankees tonight?
- First pitch: 7:05 p.m. ET
Red Sox vs. Yankees is set to start at 7:05 p.m. ET from Yankee Stadium in New York on Friday.
Apple TV+ will have pregame coverage throughout the day with curated articles for each team and MLB. Fans can watch the "Countdown to First Pitch" pregame show 15 minutes prior to the start of the game.
Apple TV+ will broadcast another game on Friday night: Blue Jays vs. Reds at 6:40 p.m. ET.
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How to live stream Red Sox vs. Yankees
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Red Sox vs. Yankees will be available exclusively through Apple TV+, but there are still different ways to stream the game. Apple TV+ is available to stream on your phone, tablet, computer and smart TV, as well as streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV stick.
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How much does Apple TV+ cost?
The service starts at $6.99 a month in the U.S. Yearly subscriptions begin at $69. In Canada, a monthly subscription is $8.99 CAD.
Last season, the service was free for those trying to watch "Friday Night Baseball," but that is no longer an option. Apple does offer a seven-day free trial for new sign-ups, but you will need a subscription to watch MLB's "Friday Night Baseball" games beyond that.
The service is also home to the hit show "Ted Lasso," among other original series. It also operates MLS Season Pass, which allows fans to watch every MLS game without blackout restrictions, for an additional fee.
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' 2023 schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Friday, Aug. 18 | Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cincinnati Reds | 6:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Aug. 18 | Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Aug. 25 | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Boston Red Sox | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Aug. 25 | Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners | 10 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 1 | Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 1 | Seattle Mariners vs. New York Mets | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 8 | St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds | 6:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 8 | San Diego Padres vs. Houston Astros | 8 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 15 | Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 15 | Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals | 8 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 22 | New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 22 | San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | 10 p.m. |
