The Mariners look to shake off a slow start when they host the Cubs in the second game of this week's 'Friday Night Baseball' doubleheader on Apple TV+.
Seattle (5-8) is still searching for its first series victory on the season. As a team, the Mariners have the third-worst batting average in MLB at .207, with the most strikeouts at 138.
Their stars have struggled, too. Outfielder Julio Rodriguez has a .196 average with a .470 OPS, while ace Luis Castillo is 0-3 with a 6.89 ERA through his first three starts.
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The Cubs (7-5) enter the middle stage of a nine-game West Coast swing, which got off to a rocky start against the Padres. San Diego won two of three, as Chicago coughed up an 8-0 lead in the opening game of the series.
Christopher Morel, Dansby Swanson, and Seiya Suzuki have gotten off to strong starts to lead the Cubs' offense, while the emergence of rookie Shota Imanaga on the mound (0.00 ERA in 10 IP) has helped mitigate the loss of ace Justin Steele to a hamstring injury
Here is everything that you need to know to watch Cubs vs. Mariners on Friday night.
What channel is Cubs vs. Mariners on today?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Friday night's game between the Cubs and Mariners will not be on national or local TV. Fans can instead stream the action on Apple TV+, the exclusive home of 'Friday Night Baseball' during the 2024 MLB season.
What time is Cubs vs. Mariners tonight?
- Date: Friday, April 12
- Time: 9:40 p.m. ET | 8:40 p.m. CT | 6:40 p.m. PT
First pitch between the Cubs and Mariners is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET on Friday, April 12. The game will be played T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington.
How to live stream Cubs vs. Mariners
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Apple TV+ offers a seven-day free trial, so viewers can try it out before they buy a subscription.
In addition, Apple TV+ can be installed on a number of devices, including smart TVs, Roku, Chromecast, and gaming consoles.
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
Apple TV+ costs $9.99 a month in the U.S., with a yearly subscription available for purchase at $99.99.
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2024
Apple TV+ has released its 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule through June, with the games to come listed below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| April 12 | Brewers at Orioles | 7:00 p.m. |
| April 12 | Cubs at Mariners | 9:30 p.m. |
| April 19 | Rangers at Braves | 7:00 p.m. |
| April 19 | Diamondbacks at Giants | 10:00 p.m. |
| April 26 | Cardinals at Mets | 7:00 p.m. |
| April 26 | Rays at White Sox | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 3 | Giants at Phillies | 6:30 p.m. |
| May 3 | Blue Jays at Nationals | 6:30 p.m. |
| May 10 | Diamondbacks at Orioles | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 10 | Royals at Angels | 9:30 p.m. |
| May 17 | Rays at Blue Jays | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 17 | Twins at Guardians | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 24 | Brewers at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 24 | Orioles at White Sox | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 31 | Tigers at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 31 | Angels at Mariners | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 7 | Twins at Pirates | 6:30 p.m. |
| June 7 | Dodgers at Yankees | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 14 | Rangers at Mariners | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 14 | Angels at Giants | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 21 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 6:30 p.m. |
| June 21 | Braves at Yankees | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 28 | Astros at Mets | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 28 | Padres at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |