The Rays head to Chicago to take on the White Sox on Friday night, beginning a three-game series with an exclusive broadcast on Apple TV+.
Tampa Bay (13-13) sits at .500 even amid a deluge of injuries and little production from its two stars, Yandy Diaz and Randy Arozarena. Arozarena enters play on Friday hitting just .158; in Wednesday's 7-5 victory over the Tigers, he hit his first home run in the month of April. Diaz, the 2023 American League batting champion at .330, is hitting just .236.
The Rays will hand the ball to their ace, Zach Eflin, who caries a 12.1-inning scoreless streak into his outing.
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The White Sox are enduring a disastrous start to 2024, bringing a 3-22 record into the series.
Their offense, thin to begin with, is missing Luis Robert Jr. and Yoan Moncada; the production elsewhere is virtually non-existent. Chicago set an MLB record this past Monday, becoming the first team to get shut out eight times in its first 22 games of a season.
Chris Flexen (0-3, 6.41 ERA) will oppose Eflin on the mound.
Here is everything that you need to know about Rays vs. White Sox on Friday night.
What channel is Rays vs. White Sox on tonight?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Friday night's game between the Rays and White Sox will not air on local or national TV. Instead, viewers can stream the game using Apple TV+, the exclusive home of 'Friday Night Baseball' this season.
What time is Rays vs. White Sox on tonight?
- Date: Friday, April 26
- Time: 7:40 p.m. ET | 6:40 p.m. CT
First pitch between the Rays and White Sox is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET on Friday, April 26. The game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.
Rays vs. White Sox live stream
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Apple TV+ offers a seven-day free trial. That way, fans can try the service before buying a subscription.
Apple TV+ is also readily available to download on devices such as smart TVs, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV sticks.
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
Viewers have two subscription options for Apple TV+. They can purchase a monthly subscription in the U.S. for $9.99, or a yearly subscription for $99.99.
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2024
Apple TV+ has released its 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule through June, as seen below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |