There aren't many better traditions in baseball than a Friday day game in the summer at Wrigley Field.
The Blue Jays and Cubs clash Friday afternoon from the Friendly Confines exclusively on Apple TV+, the home of 'Friday Night Baseball.'
Chicago is still trying to claw its way back into the NL wild card race, hoping its offense can round into form. First baseman Michael Busch (.806 OPS with 16 HR) and outfielder Seiya Suzuki (.814 OPS with 16 HR) have anchored the unit of late.
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For Toronto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains an extraordinary bright spot. The star first baseman is white-hot: Since May 1, he's hitting.351 with a 1.030 OPS, re-establishing himself as one of the best hitters in baseball. Since the All-Star Break, Guerrero has smashed ten home runs.
Veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks will look to tame Guerrero and the Blue Jays' lineup, while young hurler Yariel Rodriguez gets the ball for Toronto.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know in order to watch Blue Jays vs. Cubs on Apple TV+ Friday afternoon.
What channel is Blue Jays vs. Cubs on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Blue Jays vs. Cubs will not air on local or national TV; viewers can instead stream the game on Apple TV+, the exclusive home of 'Friday Night Baseball' throughout the 2024 MLB season.
Viewers can take advantage of Apple TV+'s seven-day free trial, which lets them try before they buy.
Apple TV+ is easily installed on devices such as Roku, smart TVs, and Amazon Fire TV sticks.
There are two available subscription plans: A monthly plan for $9.99 a month, and a yearly plan for a total of $99.99
What time is Blue Jays vs. Cubs today?
- Date: Friday, August 16
- Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
Blue Jays vs. Cubs will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Friday, August 16. The game will be played at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Blue Jays vs. Cubs radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 175
Listen to Blue Jays vs. Cubs live on SiriusXM channel 175.
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Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2024
Apple TV+ has released its schedule through the last week of the regular season, as shown below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| August 16 | Blue Jays at Cubs | 2:20 p.m. |
| August 16 | Mariners at Pirates | 6:30 p.m. |
| August 23 | Cardinals at Twins | 8 p.m. |
| August 23 | Reds at Pirates | 6:30 p.m. |
| August 30 | Mariners at Angels | 9:30 p.m. |
| August 30 | Padres at Rays | 6:30 p.m. |
| September 6 | Twins at Royals | 8 p.m. |
| September 6 | Giants at Padres | 9:30 p.m. |
| September 13 | Dodgers at Braves | 7 p.m. |
| September 13 | Red Sox at Yankees | 7 p.m. |
| September 20 | Tigers at Orioles | 7 p.m. |
| September 20 | Phillies at Mets | 7 p.m. |