The first-place Blue Jays look to tighten their grip atop the AL East when they square off with the Rangers on "Friday Night Baseball."
Toronto seized control of first place with a four-game sweep of the Yankees at the beginning of July, and it hasn't looked back since. Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is playing like an MVP candidate, hitting .376 with a 1.131 OPS since the All-Star break.
But it's not just Guerrero. The Blue Jays have received significant contributions from up and down their lineup. Most recently, utility man Ernie Clement and outfielder Joey Loperfido have helped carry the offense in August.
The Rangers have legitimate playoff aspirations, even though losing six of their last seven games has cratered them to the .500 mark. Perhaps All-Star right-hander Jacob deGrom can help start a turnaround on Friday. deGrom has a 2.86 ERA in 23 starts this year, and he'll get the ball on Friday.
In May, the Blue Jays won a low-scoring three-game series in Arlington, with the two teams combining to score just seven runs.
The Sporting News has everything that you need to know about watching Blue Jays vs. Rangers, including TV and live stream information for "Friday Night Baseball."
What channel is Blue Jays vs. Rangers on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Blue Jays vs. Rangers will not air on live television in the U.S. or in Canada. Instead, viewers can stream the game with Apple TV+, which is the exclusive home for "Friday Night Baseball" during the 2025 season.
Apple TV+ offers viewers a seven-day free trial. Once the trial period ends, fans can purchase a subscription plan beginning at just $9.99.
Apple TV+ is accessible via the Apple TV+ app, which is available on most smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles.
Blue Jays vs. Rangers start time
- Date: Friday, Aug. 15
- Time: 7:07 p.m. ET
First pitch of Blue Jays vs. Rangers is set for 7:07 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 15.
The game will be played at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, as the two teams begin a three-game series.
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2025
Apple and MLB have released the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule for the rest of the season, which you can see below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 15 | Brewers at Reds | 6:40 p.m. |
| Rangers at Blue Jays | 7:07 p.m. | |
| Aug. 22 | Royals at Tigers | 7:10 p.m. |
| Mets at Braves | 7:15 p.m. | |
| Aug. 29 | Braves at Phillies | 6:45 p.m. |
| Orioles at Giants | 10:15 p.m. | |
| Sept. 5 | Nationals at Cubs | 2:20 p.m. |
| Brewers at Pirates | 6:40 p.m. | |
| Sept. 12 | Yankees at Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. |
| Angels at Mariners | 10:10 p.m. | |
| Sept. 19 | Blue Jays at Royals | 7:40 p.m. |
| Giants at Dodgers | 10:10 p.m. | |
| Sept. 26 | Tigers at Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. |
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