How to Watch Tonight’s Game for Free

The New York Yankees host the Houston Astros tonight at Yankee Stadium to open a three-game series steeped in bad blood.

Jose Altuve and the newly reunited Carlos Correa will undoubtedly be greeted with Bronx Cheers. The bitterness of this rivalry endures as long as the Yankees’ World Series drought continues.

This could be a postseason preview — if the Yankees can get their act together. They’ve collapsed from 17 games over .500 earlier this year to just seven today, hitting .206 with a 5.47 team ERA in August. That skid has left them 6.5 games out of first in the AL East.

The 64–51 Astros are doing well by comparison, though trouble could come their way too. They lead the AL West, but just by 1.5 games, with the second-place Seattle Mariners surging. Seattle has won four straight since loading up at the trade deadline.

New York turns to rookie Cam Schlittler, coming off five solid innings of two-run ball in his last start. Houston’s righty-heavy lineup could play in his favor — right-handed hitters are batting .258 against him this year compared to .304 for lefties — but the Astros present a stiffer test.

For Houston, Hunter Brown takes the mound in the midst of a season worthy of Cy Young consideration if not for Tarik Skubal’s dominance. He’ll look to keep a sputtering Yankees offense quiet, while New York’s leaky bullpen — anchored by the inconsistent Devin Williams — remains a late-inning liability.

Prediction: Astros 5, Yankees 2. Schlittler gives up three runs before the bullpen yields two more. Brown silences the Yankees’ bats in a comfortable Astros win.

Tonight’s Starting Lineups and Pitchers

Houston Astros

1. Jeremy Peña – SS

2. Jesús Sánchez – LF

3. José Altuve – DH

4. Carlos Correa – 3B

5. Christian Walker – 1B

6. Yainer Díaz – C

7. Taylor Trammell – CF

8. Mauricio Dubón – 2B

9. Cam Smith – RF

P: Hunter Brown (RHP, 9–5, 2.47 ERA)

New York Yankees

1. Trent Grisham – CF

2. Ben Rice – 1B

3. Aaron Judge – DH

4. Cody Bellinger – RF

5. Jazz Chisholm Jr. – 2B

6. Jasson Dominguez – LF

7. Anthony Volpe – SS

8. Ryan McMahon – 3B

9. Austin Wells – C

P: Cam Schlittler (RHP, 1–2, 4.58 ERA)

How to Watch Astros vs. Yankees

This game will not be aired on YES Network, Space City Home Network, or any national cable channel. It’s streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, as part of its “Friday Night Baseball” package.

Apple TV+ subscriptions start at $9.99/month, but if you’ve purchased a new iPhone, you may be eligible for a free trial that’ll enable you to watch tonight’s game for free.

This offer may be available even if it’s been some time since you’ve bought your iPhone — as long as you’ve never activated the offer before.

Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees

Date: Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:05 PM Eastern

Time: 7:05 PM Eastern

Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY

TV/Streaming: Apple TV+ only