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

Nypost · May 29, 2026 · 601 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 Philadelphia Phillies.

Common ground

The Dodgers, who spent a lot of May on the road, returned home earlier this week for a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies, which they swept.

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Claim 1: “Friday, June 19 - St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City Royals, 8:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 2: “Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.”

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Claim 3: “When: May 29, 7:15 p.m. PT / 10:15 p.m. ET.”

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Three independent web search results confirm the game time was 7:15 p.m. PT / 10:15 p.m. ET on May 29, 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2026 · Date: Friday, May 29 ; Time: 10:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. PT ; Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA ; TV Channels: Apple TV ; Live Stream: ESPN+, MLB ...
https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/where-to-watch-philadel…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2026 · Phillies vs. Dodgers start time (May 29). Tonight's (May 29) Cubs vs. Dodgers game is scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. PT / 10:15 p.m. ET.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/29/sports/how-to-watch-phillies-v…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2026 · ... Phillies for Game 1 of a three-game weekend series starting Friday, May 29 at 10:15 p.m. ET/7:15 p.m. PT. Here's how to watch the streaming ...
https://www.syracuse.com/tv/2026/05/how-to-watch-the-dodgers…

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Claim 4: “Friday, June 26 - Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:45 p.m. ET”

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Claim 5: “Tonight’s Friday Night Baseball is exclusive to Apple TV”

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Web search results for the specific game on May 29 list Apple TV as the channel, and other sources confirm that 'Friday Night Baseball' is broadcast exclusively on Apple TV.

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web search NEUTRAL — This Friday Night Baseball game is scheduled to start at 9:45 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast exclusively on Apple TV. Every week throughout the season Apple TV will have two games exclusively on Frida…
https://www.masslive.com/tv/2026/05/how-to-watch-royals-vs-m…

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web search NEUTRAL — The action was available exclusively on Apple TV as part of the fifth year of its "Friday Night Baseball" doubleheader coverage, giving fans a front-row seat to a matchup packed with storylines and in…
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Claim 6: “Tonight’s second game will be live from Los Angeles, where the Dodgers will begin a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that the Philadelphia Phillies began a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles on May 29, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 88th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 20th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 16th season playin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 119th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 51st season in Los Angeles, California, and their 47th season playi…
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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…
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Claim 7: “Friday, June 12 - Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds, 7:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 8: “Zack Wheeler (4-0, 1.67 ERA) will start for the Phillies; Justin Wrobleski (6-2, 3.07 ERA) will be on the mound for the Dodgers.”

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Claim 9: “Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial for users... $12.99/month payments kick in.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Apple TV's specific trial period or monthly pricing.

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Claim 10: “This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com.”

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Claim 11: “Friday, June 19 - Minnesota Twins at Arizona Diamondbacks, 9:45 p.m. ET”

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Claim 12: “Friday, May 29 - Minnesota Twins at Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:45 p.m. ET”

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Claim 13: “The Phillies are also coming into today’s game having won three in a row after sweeping their series against the San Diego Padres.”

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While there is evidence of the Phillies playing in 2026, the provided search results do not contain information regarding a series against the San Diego Padres immediately preceding May 29, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrew James Rudolph "Drew" Carpenter (born May 18, 1985), is an American former professional baseball pitcher. A graduate of Long Beach State University, Carpenter has played in Major League Baseball…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anthony Keith Gwynn Jr. (born October 4, 1982) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. Gwynn played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Los Ange…
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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: “Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to Apple TV directly through Prime Video.”

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to Apple TV directly through Prime Video.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/sports/how-to-watch-yankees-vs…

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Claim 16: “The series was marked by the return of Kiké Hernández, who made his season debut on Monday”

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Multiple sources confirm Kiké Hernández made his season debut on Monday, May 26, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 135th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 67th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 63rd season playi…
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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…
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Claim 17: “Friday, June 26 - Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres, 9:45 p.m. ET”

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Claim 18: “Hernández’s return to the injured list following an oblique strain in Tuesday’s 15-6 victory.”

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Multiple sources confirm Kiké Hernández returned to the injured list with an oblique strain following a 15-6 victory on Tuesday, May 27, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Enrique José Hernández González Jr. (born August 24, 1991), nicknamed Kike ( KEE-kay), is a Puerto Rican professional baseball utility player for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB)…
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Claim 19: “The Dodgers... returned home earlier this week for a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies, which they swept.”

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Two independent web sources confirm the Dodgers swept a series against the Rockies, with one specifically mentioning the sweep was completed on May 27, 2026.

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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 …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mark Richard Walter (born May 22, 1960) is an American businessman, philanthropist, and the chief executive officer of Guggenheim Partners, a privately held global financial services firm with more th…
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Claim 20: “Where: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, California)”

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Multiple sources confirm the game took place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2026 ... LOS ANGELES -- — Justin Wrobleski took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers got home runs from Freddie Freeman, ...
https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401815549

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web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2026 ... Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. ... UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium•Los Angeles, CA. Follow the Game. Watch.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2026 ... FINAL: The Dodgers beat the Phillies 4-2. Shohei Ohtani, Freddie, Muncy and Will Smith hit homers, Wrobo struck out 9 over 7 innings and Tanner ...
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Claim 21: “Friday Night Baseball, Apple TV’s weekly doubleheaders, are returning for a fifth season.”

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Claim 22: “Friday, June 12 - Atlanta Braves at New York Mets, 7:15 p.m. ET”

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Claim 23: “Friday, June 5 - Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, 8:15 p.m. ET”

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