The American League's single-season home run record is up for grabs on Friday.
Some Yankee fans are concerned that they will not be able to watch the game on the YES Network because of Apple TV+, which is a streaming service.
On Friday, before the game was set to start, Yankee fans railing against Apple found an ally in New York Attorney General Letitia James, who called on Apple to allow the game to be broadcasted on YES Network.
People in New York paid their cable bills expecting to watch sports. Now they are being asked to pay extra if they want to watch this exciting home run chase, and potentially historic game, which is why I am calling on Apple and the MLB to reach a fair accommodation with the YES Network.
Anyone who signs up for an Apple account will be able to watch the Friday Night Baseball broadcast for free. The $5 per month fee for Apple TV+ isn't necessary for users to get baseball. Baseball games were free for a limited time, but Apple hasn't started charging.
Users don't need an Apple device to watch Apple TV+ on non-Apple platforms. It's possible to watch them on a computer with a web browser.
James said that there is a way to watch the game without paying more, but that it requires an Apple ID, a smart TV or streaming device, or a cellular service.
Tension is bubbling up as high-profile sports broadcasts move from linear TV to streaming services. Major League Baseball and the Yankees posted guides on how to watch the game on their websites in order to clear up the confusion.
Apple enlisted comedian Jon Stewart to tell viewers that there is no paywall on Friday. He joked that he tried to get the game to be free.
Stewart joked in the video that Apple is very technically proficient and that all you need is the app.
The representative didn't have a comment.
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