The Phillies and Yankees open a weekend series Friday night in Philadelphia, and it’s the kind of marquee matchup that delivers on the hype.
Both teams sit second in their respective divisions but hold comfortable playoff positions a week into the second half. That’s where the similarities end, though – each club has stumbled against the Dodgers since the All-Star break, a reminder that there’s plenty of work ahead if either wants to knock off the defending champs come October.
The Phillies need to build some momentum after dropping series to both the Dodgers and Mets since the break. They’ll hand the ball to Jesus Luzardo (9-4, 3.43 ERA) for the opener.
New York counters with Will Warren (7-4, 4.03) as they continue shuffling their rotation following a rain-soaked start to the second half.
How to Watch Phillies vs Yankees
Phillies vs. Yankees won’t air on traditional television Friday. The game streams live as part of Apple TV’s “Friday Night Baseball” package.
New subscribers get their first week of Apple TV for free. After that, it’s $12.99 per month.
You can watch “Friday Night Baseball” with the Apple TV app, which works on select smart TVs, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles.
Game Time and Details
- Date: Friday, July 24
- Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
Upcoming Friday Night Baseball Schedule
Apple and MLB have released the “Friday Night Baseball” schedule through the end of August. Here’s what’s coming up:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| July 24 | Yankees at Phillies | 6:45 p.m. |
| Blue Jays at Red Sox | 7:15 p.m. | |
| July 31 | Rangers at Astros | 8:15 p.m. |
| Giants at Padres | 9:45 p.m. | |
| Aug. 7 | Orioles at Rangers | 8:15 p.m. |
| Rays at Mariners | 9:45 p.m. | |
| Aug. 14 | Cardinals at Cubs | 2:15 p.m. |
| Yankees at Blue Jays | 7:15 p.m. | |
| Aug. 21 | Rays at Orioles | 7:15 p.m. |
| Angels at Rangers | 8:15 p.m. | |
| Aug. 28 | Red Sox at Yankees | 7:15 p.m. |
| Mariners at Blue Jays | 7:15 p.m. |
The way I see it, this weekend series could set the tone for how both teams approach the stretch run. The Phillies have been inconsistent since the break, while the Yankees are still sorting through rotation issues. Friday’s matchup should give us a good read on where both clubs stand as we head toward September.
