Just in time for America’s 250th birthday, the MLB is making some TV history to celebrate with the national pastime.
It’s Star Spangled Sunday, a.k.a. one day where all 30 teams will be in action and all 15 games will be broadcast exclusively by NBC on its broadcast and streaming outlets.
The fourth game of the day, scheduled for just after 1:30 p.m. ET, is the rubber match in the weekend series between the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees.
The Yankees snapped a seven-game losing skid with a 5-3 win over the Twins, before falling 11-4 in an afternoon tilt on the Fourth of July.
Twins vs. Yankees: what to know
- When: July 5, 1:35 p.m. ET
- Where: Yankee Stadium (Bronx, New York)
- Channel: Streaming exclusive
- Streaming: Peacock
Depsite being nationally broadcast, NBC worked with teams’ regional sports networks to use announcers from each club’s broadcast team; most games will include a play-by-play announcer or analyst from each squad’s usual team. Twins vs. Yankees will have Cory Provus on the call with Adam Ottavino and Anthony Recker.
Twins vs. Yankees start time
Today’s (July 5) Twins vs. Yankees game is scheduled to begin at 1:35 p.m. ET.
How to watch Twins vs. Yankees for free
Today’s Twins vs. Yankees game is airing on the Peacock streaming service.
Peacock currently offers two subscription types: Premium with ads and Premium Plus ad-free. Peacock Premium costs $10.99/month, while Premium Plus costs $16.99/month.
Peacock Premium Plus is also available to subscribe to via Prime Video with a seven-day free trial that you can’t get by subscribing directly on Peacock.
Twins vs. Yankees pitchers
Joe Ryan (5-5, 3.61 ERA) will start for the Twins. Ryan Weathers (3-6, 4.08 ERA) will be on the mound for the Yankees.
What is the MLB Star Spangled Sunday schedule?
- 12:30 p.m. Mets at Braves (NBC/Peacock)
- 1 p.m. Pirates at Nationals (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
- 1:05 p.m.: Orioles at Reds (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
- 1:35 p.m.: Twins at Yankees (Peacock/NBCSN)
- 2 p.m.: White Sox at Guardians (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
- 2:30 p.m.: Cardinals at Cubs (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
- 3 p.m.: Phillies at Royals (NBCSP; Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
- 3:30 p.m.: Rays at Astros (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
- 3:30 p.m.: Tigers at Rangers (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
- 4 p.m.: Giants at Rockies (NBCS BA; Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
- 4 p.m.: Brewers at D-backs (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
- 4:30 p.m.: Marlins at Athletics (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
- 5 p.m.: Blue Jays at Mariners (Sportsnet; Peacock/NBCSN)
- 7:20 p.m.: Padres at Dodgers (NBC/Peacock)
- 9:30 p.m.: Red Sox at Angels (NESN; Peacock/NBCSN)
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