New York AG Pushes MLB To Let More Fans Watch Historic Yankees Game

NEW YORK, NY — With New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge one home run away from tying the American League single-season record of 61, the state's attorney general is pushing the MLB to broadcast Friday's possibly historic game on more than just a streaming platform.

The Yankees take on their rival the Boston Red Sox Friday at 7:05 p.m., but the game is only available for streaming on Apple TV+ — not its more usual broadcast options on the YES Network, Fox, or ESPN.

“History is in the making as Aaron Judge electrifies Yankees fans, and everyone who loves baseball," Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement on Friday. "To deny millions of New Yorkers, and fans around the nation, the opportunity to watch as Aaron Judge steps up to the plate, is wrong and unfair."

"New Yorkers paid their cable bills expecting to see live sports programming," she added. "Now they are being asked to pay extra if they want to watch this exciting home run chase, and potentially historic game."

For those fans who are able to stream on their devices, the game won't actually cost them anything. The Friday night MLB games on Apple TV+ are free for a limited time, but it does require an Apple ID account.

However, it will be tricky for those fans who don't have a Smart TV or a computer that is able to stream games.

You can watch the game — here.

For more of a breakdown on the drama surrounding Friday night's broadcast of Judge's pursuit of the historic single-season home run record set by Yankees icon Roger Maris 61 years ago, you can check out the New York Post.