The Phillies also have one game scheduled to stream exclusively on the Roku Channel — their Aug. 17 matchup against the Washington Nationals. Unlike Apple TV+, which runs $9.99 a month, the Roku Channel is free to stream (and you can watch the Eagles’ Super Bowl documentary from NFL Films while you’re there).

As the New York Yankees explore potential trade deadline acquisitions to help pull them out of a recent rough patch, top prospect George Lombard Jr. is unlikely to be included in any deals they might make.

Taijuan Walker is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Will Warren for New York. The Phillies just concluded a six-game homestand that saw them lose two of three to the Angels and win two of three against the Red Sox. All-Star Kyle Schwarber leads a Philadelphia attack with four home runs since the All-Star Break.

The Yankees and Phillies meet for the first and only time this season. Here's how to watch Friday night's series opener on Apple TV+.

The New York Yankees have fielded trade calls about their young slugger as they've reportedly refused to move some others.

The hottest third baseman who probably will be traded is Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez, who is second in the NL with 36 homers and first with 86 RBI. A bunch of contenders reportedly plan on making a run at the veteran, who would be a rental because he’ll be on the free agent market come December.

Bo Bichette hit a go-ahead, two-run double in a four-run fifth, Kevin Gausman worked seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 4-1, extending their home winning streak to a franchise-record 11 games.

The Philadelphia Phillies (58-44) and the New York Yankees (56-46) open a 3-game interleague series Friday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Phillies vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.