How to watch tonight’s Cubs vs. Dodgers game live for free on Apple TV

Nypost · Apr 24, 2026 · 718 words · By Angela Tricarico

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It’s Friday night, so it’s time for another Friday Night Baseball doubleheader on Apple TV.

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What happened

It’s Friday night, so it’s time for another Friday Night Baseball doubleheader on Apple TV.

Why it matters

Tonight’s second game will be live from Los Angeles, where the Dodgers will begin a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.

Common ground

The Dodgers are coming off a weeklong road trip where they split a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies and narrowly avoided being swept by their division rival, the San Francisco Giants, with a 3-0 win yesterday.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Still, the Dodgers sit at first in the NL West?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 29 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Still, the Dodgers sit at first in the NL West.”

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Multiple Wikipedia entries confirm the Dodgers are members of the National League West Division, which supports the claim that they are in the division, although none explicitly state they are *currently* in first place. The general divisional placement is strongly verified.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 136th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 68th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 64th season playi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_seaso…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dodgers–Padres rivalry is a Major League Baseball (MLB) National League division rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers and Padres are both members of the Na…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodgers–Padres_rivalry

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers

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Claim 2: “The Cubs are coming into tonight’s game hot, riding a nine-game winning streak that included six victories against the Phillies and three against the Mets.”

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Two separate web search results report the Cubs are 'riding a nine-game winning streak that included six victories against the Phillies and three against the Mets.' This is reported by multiple search snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Chicago Cubs season is the 155th season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 151st in the National League, and the Cubs' 111th season at Wrigley Field. They are members of Major League Baseball…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Chicago_Cubs_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kyle Joseph Schwarber (born March 5, 1993) is an American professional baseball left fielder and designated hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously playe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Schwarber

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Mets–Phillies rivalry or Battle of the Broads is a Major League Baseball (MLB) rivalry between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. Both clubs are members of MLB's National League (NL) Eas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mets–Phillies_rivalry

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Claim 3: “Friday, May 1: Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:45 p.m. ET”

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Claim 4: “Friday, May 8: St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres, 9:45 p.m. ET”

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Claim 5: “Friday, June 19: St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City Royals, 8:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 6: “Friday, May 29: Minnesota Twins at Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:45 p.m. ET”

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Claim 7: “Friday, May 8: Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Guardians, 7:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 8: “Friday, June 26: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:45 p.m. ET”

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Claim 9: “Friday, May 29: Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 10: “Tonight’s second game will be live from Los Angeles, where the Dodgers will begin a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.”

SINGLE SOURCE

The web search results mention the Dodgers playing the Cubs in a series opener in Los Angeles, but this specific claim about the series structure and location is not corroborated by multiple independent sources. The evidence suggests a series is happening, but the claim is derived from a single context/source set.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2016 Chicago Cubs season was the 145th season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 141st season in the National League and the Cubs' 101st season at Wrigley Field. The Cubs were managed by Joe Maddo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Chicago_Cubs_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — MLB Tokyo Series 2025 was a two-game Major League Baseball (MLB) series between the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending 2024 World Series champions, and the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan, at the Tokyo D…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLB_Tokyo_Series_2025

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ronald Charles Cey (; born February 15, 1948), nicknamed "the Penguin," is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a third baseman from 1971 through 1987…
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Claim 11: “The Dodgers are coming off a weeklong road trip where they split a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies and narrowly avoided being swept by their division rival, the San Francisco Giants, with a 3-0 win yesterday.”

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One web search result directly states the Dodgers 'are coming off a weeklong road trip where they split a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies and narrowly avoided being swept by their division rival, the San Francisco Giants, with a 3-0 win yesterday.' This specific detail is reported in the search results, although the evidence is not from multiple *independent* news organizations confirming the entire sequence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers season is the 137th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 69th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 65th season playin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_seaso…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Connor Kok-Wy Joe (born August 16, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connor_Joe

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eric Orlando Young Sr. (born May 18, 1967) is an American former professional baseball second baseman and left fielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Young_Sr.

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Claim 12: “Friday, May 22: Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. ET”

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Claim 13: “Tonight’s (April 24) Cubs vs. Dodgers game is scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. PT / 10:15 p.m. ET.”

SINGLE SOURCE

The specific date (April 24) and times (7:15 p.m. PT / 10:15 p.m. ET) are stated together in one web search result. While the components (Cubs vs Dodgers, date, times) are present in the search results, the combination is attributed to a single context.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Chicago Cubs season was the 154th season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 150th in the National League, and the Cubs' 110th season at Wrigley Field. They are members of Major League Basebal…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Chicago_Cubs_season

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Claim 14: “Friday, June 5: Cleveland Guardians at Texas Rangers, 8:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 15: “Friday, May 22: Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles, 7:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 16: “Friday, June 12: Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds, 7:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 17: “Friday, May 15: New York Yankees at New York Mets, 7:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 18: “Friday, April 24: Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 19: “Friday, June 5: Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, 8:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 20: “Friday, April 24: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves, 7:15 p.m. ET”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries regarding a game scheduled for 'Friday, April 24: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves, 7:15 p.m. ET'.

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Claim 21: “Friday, May 1: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 9:45 p.m. ET”

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Claim 22: “Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to Apple TV directly through Prime Video. It costs the same monthly price and also includes a seven-day free trial, but allows you to stream Apple’s content inside the Prime Video app.”

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One web search result states that Amazon Prime members can subscribe to Apple TV through Prime Video with the specified terms. This specific combination of details is only found in one search result.

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web search NEUTRAL — Amazon Prime (styled as prime) is a paid subscription service of Amazon which is available in many countries and gives users access to additional services otherwise unavailable or available at a premi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Prime

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web search NEUTRAL — Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to Apple TV directly through Prime Video. It costs the same monthly price and also includes a seven-day free trial, but allows you to stream Apple’s content ins…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/24/sports/how-to-watch-cubs-vs-do…

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web search NEUTRAL — Enjoy your free 30-day trial of Prime. After, Prime is just $14.99 per month. Cancel anytime.Prime members can share certain benefits with another adult in their Amazon Household. Prime for Young Adul…
https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime

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Claim 23: “Friday, June 12: Atlanta Braves at New York Mets, 7:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 24: “Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial for users, so you’ll be able to watch two weeks of doubleheaders before $12.99/month payments kick in.”

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Two separate web search results confirm the structure: a 7-day free trial, followed by a monthly payment of $12.99/month.

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web search NEUTRAL — Accept Free Trial. 7 days free, then $12.99/month.Apple TV is the home of Apple Originals, featuring hundreds of exclusive shows and movies—from thrilling dramas and epic sci-fi to feel-good comedies—…
https://tv.apple.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — $12.99/month after free trial. Apple TV subscription does not include third-party branded subscription services or content available for rental or purchase in the Apple TV app.7-day free trial for new…
https://www.apple.com/apple-tv/

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web search NEUTRAL — Get Apple TV+ for Free at Verizon. Verizon clients save as much as $10 per 30 days once they add the Apple One plan (Apple Music, TV+, Arcade and iCloud+) to their Limitless Final package deal. Plans …
https://yacak.com/where-to-get-3-month-free-trials-promos/

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Claim 25: “Friday, May 15: Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers, 6:45 p.m. ET”

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Claim 26: “Friday, June 26: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres, 9:45 p.m. ET”

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Claim 27: “Jameson Taillon (1-1, 3.97 ERA) will start for the Cubs tonight, while Emmet Sheehan (2-0, 5.85 ERA) will be on the mound for the Dodgers.”

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Two separate web search results confirm the starting pitchers and their respective records/ERAs for both teams for the matchup.

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web search NEUTRAL — LINE: Dodgers -163, Cubs +137; over/under is 9 1/2 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Chicago Cubs to start a three-game series. Los Angeles has a 17-8 record overall and a 9-3 record…
https://www.foxsports.com/articles/mlb/dodgers-host-the-cubs…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jameson Taillon (1-1, 3.97 ERA) starts for us against Emmet Sheehan (2-0, 5.85 ERA). This is the series opener—can we keep the streak alive in LA?
https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/cubs-vs-dodgers-series-opene…

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web search NEUTRAL — Starting pitchers are Jameson Taillon for the Cubs, with a 3.97 ERA, and Emmet Sheehan for the Dodgers, with a 5.85 ERA.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/where-to-watch-chicago-…

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Claim 28: “Friday Night Baseball, Apple TV’s weekly doubleheaders, are returning for a fifth.”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm that 'Friday Night Baseball, Apple TV’s weekly doubleheaders' are returning for a fifth installment.

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Claim 29: “Friday, June 19: Minnesota Twins at Arizona Diamondbacks, 9:45 p.m. ET”

PENDING

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.