Party like it's 1998.
The Padres and Yankees have met a number of times since the Bombers swept the Dads in the World Series 25 years ago, but the next time the two franchises hope to meet after this weekend will be in the Fall Classic once again. There is, though, a long road to get there, and the teams find themselves on much different footing.
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The Yankees are starting to get hot after an inauspicious start to the season. With reinforcements on the horizon, the American League East isn't as out of reach as it previously seemed, especially if Giancarlo Stanton returns to the lineup sooner, rather than later.
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The Padres are underachieving in 2023. At 23-27 entering Memorial Day weekend, they are well behind last year's pace, when they were 29-16 entering the unofficial first mile marker of the season. If they have a turnaround in their bones, then it might come on the back of Juan Soto, who already has nine homers this season — he had six for the Padres in 52 games after his trade to San Diego in 2022.
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A couple of coastal sluggers face off under the bright lights of Broadway (or the Bronx. Whatever.) Here's how to watch Yankees vs. Padres on Apple TV+, including first pitch and live stream information.
What channel is Yankees vs. Padres on tonight?
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Fans looking for some Friday baseball can log in to Apple TV+, the exclusive home of "Friday Night Baseball" for the 2023 MLB season.
What time is Yankees vs. Padres on tonight?
- First pitch: 7:05 p.m. ET (4:05 p.m. PT)
First pitch for Yankees vs. Padres is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (4:05 p.m. PT). AppleTV's pregame show, "Countdown to First Pitch," airs 15 minutes prior to first pitch.
It won't be the only game airing on the streaming service in that window: The White Sox and Tigers will start a weekend AL Central at 6:40 p.m. ET.
How to live stream Yankees vs. Padres
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is the exclusive streaming service for "Friday Night Baseball." It's available on most smart devices, including:
- Smart TVs
- Smart phones
- Roku
- Amazon Fire Stick
- Google Chromecast
- Video game consoles
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
Apple TV+ costs $6.99 a month in the U.S. Yearly subscriptions start at $69. In Canada, a monthly subscription is $8.99 CAD.
Apple offers a seven-day free trial for new sign-ups, but you will need a subscription to watch MLB's "Friday Night Baseball" once the free trial has expired.
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' 2023 schedule
| Date | Game | First pitch (ET) |
| Friday, May 26 | San Diego Padres vs. New York Yankees | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, May 26 | Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers | 6:30 p.m. |
| Friday, June 2 | Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds | 5 p.m. |
| Friday, June 2 | Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins | 8 p.m. |
| Friday, June 9 | Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, June 9 | Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels | 9:30 p.m. |
| Friday, June 16 | Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers | 8 p.m. |
| Friday, June 16 | Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners | 10 p.m. |
| Friday, June 23 | Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins | 6:30 p.m. |
| Friday, June 23 | New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, June 30 | Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, June 30 | Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Angels | 9:30 p.m. |