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Who plays on 'Sunday Night Baseball' tonight? Teams, time, TV schedule for ESPN prime-time MLB game

05-12-2024
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Two division rivals meet when the Braves and Mets square off on this week's iteration of 'Sunday Night Baseball.'

Atlanta entered the year with seismic expectations, on the heels of two domineering regular seasons and two early postseason exits. And while things haven't quite gone according to plan — ace Spencer Strider is out for the year, and the core group of hitters has struggled — the Braves nonetheless are performing like one of the best teams in MLB. 

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The Mets managed to put a disastrous 0-5 start in the rearview mirror, instead shaping into a competitive, middle-of-the-pack team. Their pitching has been fantastic, thanks in large part to a bullpen led by Edwin Diaz and the revelation of Reed Garrett, while they wait for their most prominent position players to hit their stride. 

This marks the second series between the Braves and Mets this season. In early April, New York took two out of three from the Braves in Atlanta, winning one of the games by a whopping 16-4 rout. 

Sunday's pitching matchup pits young right-hander Bryce Elder (5.28 ERA) against hard-throwing right-hander Luis Severino (2.93 ERA). 

Here is everything that you need to know in order to tune into Mets vs. Braves on 'Sunday Night Baseball.'

Who plays on 'Sunday Night Baseball' tonight?

  • Matchup: Mets vs. Braves
  • Location: Citi Field, Queens, New York

The Mets and Braves finish up their three-game series from Citi Field in Queens, New York. 

What time is 'Sunday Night Baseball' tonight?

  • Date: Sunday, May 12
  • Time: 7:10 p.m. ET

Mets vs. Braves will begin at around 7:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 12. The game will be played at Citi Field in Queens, New York. 

What channel is 'Sunday Night Baseball' on tonight?

  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live stream: Fubo 

Mets vs. Braves will air nationally on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial. 

If Mets vs. Braves is not available to watch live in your location, or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming service from any device, anywhere in the world.

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'Sunday Night Baseball' schedule 2024

ESPN has released a portion of its 'Sunday Night Baseball' slate for the 2024 MLB season. The known 'Sunday Night Baseball' matchups still to come are included below. 

Date Opponent/Result Time (ET)
May 12 Braves vs. Mets 7 p.m.
May 19 Padres vs. Braves 7 p.m.
May 26 Cubs vs. Cardinals 7 p.m.
June 9 Dodgers vs. Yankees 7 p.m.
June 16 Yankees vs. Red Sox 7 p.m.
August 18 Yankees vs. Tigers (Little League Classic) 7 p.m.