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What channel is Guardians vs. Rays on tonight? Time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB Friday Night Baseball game

2024-07-12
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Peter Aiken/USA TODAY NETWORK and Jerome Miron/USA TODAY NETWORK

Jose Ramirez and the Guardians travel to St. Pete to take on the Rays Friday night. 

Ramirez, recently named to his sixth All-Star team, is putting together another stellar season. The powerful third baseman leads Cleveland with 23 home runs and 77 RBIs. Ramirez is also one of eight players slated to compete in this year's Home Run Derby next week in Arlington, Texas. 

The Guardians' strong lineup also boasts outfielder Steven Kwan (.361 AVG, .943 OPS) and first baseman Josh Naylor (22 HR). 

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For the Rays, first baseman Yandy Diaz — who began his career with Cleveland — has bounced back after a slow start to the year. The veteran recently set a new Rays franchise record by recording a hit in 20 consecutive games, topping the 19-game mark established by shortstop Jason Bartlett in 2009. 

Tampa Bay is slated to send its young phenom, Taj Bradley, to the mound on Friday. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 3.23 ERA with 77 strikeouts through 11 starts. 

Here is everything that you need to know about Guardians vs. Rays on Apple TV+ Friday night. 

What channel is Guardians vs. Rays on tonight? 

Guardians vs. Rays 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. 

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Apple TV+ offers a seven-day free trial, allowing viewers to try before they buy. 

You can install Apple TV+ on many devices, including smart TVs, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV sticks. 

Apple TV+ offers a monthly plan for $9.99 a month, as well as a yearly subscription for $99.99. 

What time is Guardians vs. Rays on tonight?

  • Date: Friday, July 12
  • Time: 6:50 p.m. ET

First pitch between the Rays and Guardians is scheduled for 6:50 p.m. ET on Friday, July 12. The game will be played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Guardians vs. Rays radio station

  • Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 177 (Rays broadcast)

Listen to Guardians vs. Rays live on SiriusXM channel 177, which will air the Tampa Bay broadcast.

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Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2024

Apple TV+ has released its schedule through the end of August, as shown below.

Date Game Time (ET)
July 12 Guardians at Rays 6:30 p.m.
July 12 Cubs at Cardinals 8 p.m.
July 19 Tigers at Blue Jays 7 p.m.
July 19 Padres at Guardians 7 p.m.
July 26 Dodgers at Astros 8 p.m.
July 28 Rangers at Blue Jays 7 p.m.
August 2 Royals at Tigers 6:30 p.m.
August 2 Brewers at Nationals 6:30 p.m.
August 9 Guardians at Twins 8 p.m.
August 9 Reds at Brewers 8 p.m.
August 16 Blue Jays at Cubs 2 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.