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  • Apple TV Broadcasts Dodgers vs. Giants Live Using iPhone 18 Pro: How to Watch

    Apple TV Broadcasts Dodgers vs. Giants Live Using iPhone 18 Pro: How to Watch

    Key Highlights

    • Apple TV is broadcasting the San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers season finale using 14 iPhone 18 Pros deployed throughout Dodger Stadium, connected via a dedicated T-Mobile private 5G network.
    • The iPhone 18 Pro units are positioned in unprecedented vantage points—including inside the pitch clock, behind the home plate backstop, on foul poles, and deep in both bullpens—to capture angles traditional broadcast cameras cannot reach.
    • The live stream airs Friday, September 18 at 7:15 p.m. PT / 10:15 p.m. ET exclusively on Apple TV’s Friday Night Baseball, available across 60 countries with no regional blackout restrictions.

    Apple Turns MLB Showdown Into Live iPhone 18 Pro Tech Demo

    Apple is transforming tonight’s National League West rivalry game between the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers into a high-stakes showcase for the newly released iPhone 18 Pro. For the season finale of Friday Night Baseball, the company has embedded 14 iPhone 18 Pro units throughout Dodger Stadium, each feeding live video into the broadcast control room over a purpose-built private 5G network supplied by T-Mobile. The production marks a significant escalation from Apple’s 2024 trial at Fenway Park, where four iPhone 17 Pro devices were tested—one of which now resides in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

    Private 5G Network Solves Stadium Connectivity Challenge

    Streaming high-bitrate video from 14 smartphones while 50,000 fans saturate public cellular towers presented a formidable engineering obstacle. Apple’s solution: a dedicated private 5G network deployed inside Dodger Stadium in partnership with T-Mobile. Eight of the 14 iPhones transmit game action directly to the broadcast control room over this isolated wireless infrastructure, guaranteeing zero video lag, no dropped frames, and seamless switching between traditional broadcast cameras and the iPhone feeds. The remaining six units are hand-carried by camera operators roaming the stadium floor, functioning as “cinematic” cameras to capture pre-game batting practice, player walk-outs, dugout celebrations, and the electric atmosphere of a classic Dodgers-Giants showdown.

    Unprecedented Camera Placements Redefine Broadcast Angles

    The iPhone 18 Pro’s compact form factor enables camera positions that would be impossible for traditional broadcast rigs weighing dozens of pounds and requiring dedicated mounts or massive crane arms. Devices are concealed inside the pitch clock for a high-stress, front-row view of the pitcher’s countdown; mounted behind the home plate backstop to capture catcher reactions and 100 mph fastballs at terrifying proximity; affixed to both foul poles for definitive down-the-line fair-or-foul perspectives; and stationed deep inside both bullpens to track warm-up pitches and late-inning reliever routines. The broadcast will leverage the iPhone 18 Pro’s new 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, allowing lenses to auto-adjust as natural twilight over Los Angeles transitions into Dodger Stadium’s bright artificial floodlights.

    Why This Matters

    This production represents a watershed moment in sports broadcasting and mobile technology convergence. By treating a prime-time MLB game as a live-action demo reel for the iPhone 18 Pro’s launch day, Apple is demonstrating that smartphone-grade hardware—when paired with dedicated private 5G infrastructure—can meet the reliability and quality demands of professional live sports production. The elimination of regional blackout restrictions across 60 countries also signals Apple’s continued push to redefine sports streaming accessibility. For the broadcast industry, the experiment tests whether pocketsized devices can supplement or eventually replace certain specialized camera positions, potentially reducing the logistical footprint and cost of live event coverage. For consumers, it offers a real-world stress test of the iPhone 18 Pro’s video capabilities under the most demanding conditions: low light, high motion, and mission-critical reliability.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I watch the Giants vs. Dodgers game on Apple TV?
    The game streams live exclusively on Apple TV’s Friday Night Baseball on Friday, September 18 at 7:15 p.m. PT / 10:15 p.m. ET. Anyone with an Apple TV subscription across 60 countries and regions can watch, completely free of regional blackout restrictions.
    What makes this broadcast different from a traditional MLB telecast?
    Apple is using 14 iPhone 18 Pro smartphones as live broadcast cameras placed in positions traditional cameras cannot access—including inside the pitch clock, behind home plate, on foul poles, and in both bullpens—all connected via a dedicated private 5G network from T-Mobile to ensure zero lag and seamless switching.
    Is this the first time Apple has used iPhones for a live MLB broadcast?
    No. Last year, Apple tested four iPhone 17 Pro units at Fenway Park during a Friday Night Baseball game. One of those devices is now in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Tonight’s deployment scales the experiment to 14 iPhone 18 Pros with a dedicated private 5G network.
  • Dodgers rout Reds 14-1 (Sept. 9, 2026)

    Dodgers rout Reds 14-1 (Sept. 9, 2026)

    Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a dominant performance Wednesday night, striking out 10 batters while allowing just three hits over seven innings to lead Los Angeles to a 14-1 rout of the Cincinnati Reds. The victory extended the Dodgers’ winning streak to a season-high seven games and completed a series sweep at Dodger Stadium.

    Dodgers Offense Explodes for 14 Runs

    The Dodgers’ lineup provided massive run support, with Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, and Kiké Hernández each launching two-run home runs. Los Angeles broke the game open with a six-run fourth inning — its highest-scoring frame since a nine-run outburst against San Diego on June 27, also in a Yamamoto start. All nine Dodgers starters reached base, marking the team’s 11th consecutive home win over Cincinnati.

    Betts continued his hot September, going 3-for-5 with two RBI, three runs scored, and a walk to raise his average to .249. It was his fifth multi-hit game in the first eight games of the month. Kyle Tucker added a solo homer in the eighth inning off Reds position player Jose Trevino.

    Magic Number Drops to Six

    With the sweep, Los Angeles reduced its magic number to six for clinching a 13th National League West title in 14 seasons. The Dodgers achieved the milestone without injured superstars Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman in the lineup.

    Yamamoto Sets Career High in Wins

    Yamamoto (13-8) retired 17 of his first 20 batters en route to his 13th win of the season, a new career best. His 10 strikeouts matched a season high. The right-hander received 13 runs of support — his most since July 19.

    De La Cruz Powers Reds’ Lone Run

    Cincinnati’s only run came on a 403-foot home run to center field by Elly De La Cruz on the first pitch he saw from Yamamoto in the fourth inning. The blast extended De La Cruz’s home run streak to a career-high five consecutive games; he also homered on the first pitch from Detroit’s Tarik Skubal on Tuesday. NL Rookie of the Year candidate Sal Stewart singled twice off Yamamoto, and JJ Bleday drew a walk.

    Key Fourth Inning Sequence

    The Dodgers’ decisive fourth inning featured an RBI double by Alex Freeland, a two-run double by Hernández that was followed by a run-scoring wild pitch from reliever Luis Mey, and a two-run single by Teoscar Hernández that glanced off De La Cruz’s glove to make it 9-1. Betts’ two-run homer off Reds starter Rhett Lowder (6-10) had earlier staked Los Angeles to a 3-0 lead.

    Upcoming Schedule

    Reds: Following an off-day Thursday, left-hander Andrew Abbott (6-10, 4.43 ERA) will start Friday’s series opener at Milwaukee against Brewers lefty Kyle Harrison (10-4, 3.66).

    Dodgers: Los Angeles had not announced a starter for Friday’s series opener at Miami as of Wednesday night.

  • Elly De La Cruz Homers in 5th Straight Game

    Elly De La Cruz Homers in 5th Straight Game

    Elly De La Cruz Extends Home Run Streak to Five Games Against Dodgers

    LOS ANGELES — Even against one of baseball’s elite pitchers, Elly De La Cruz continued his historic power surge. The Cincinnati Reds shortstop launched a first-pitch, 97.4 mph fastball from Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto over the center-field wall in the fourth inning Wednesday night, a Statcast-projected 403-foot solo shot that extended his home run streak to a career-best five consecutive games.

    Record-Setting Pace for Switch-Hitter

    The blast marked De La Cruz’s 26th home run of the season, establishing a new career high and breaking his own single-season franchise record of 25 set in 2024 for the most homers by a switch-hitter in Reds history. The five-game streak stands as the longest of his career and the longest ever by a switch-hitter for the club. It also ties him for the second-longest streak overall in franchise history, leaving him just two games shy of Joey Votto’s record of seven straight games with a home run, set in July 2021.

    Lone Bright Spot in Lopsided Loss

    While the Dodgers answered with a six-run fourth inning to blow open a 14-1 victory, De La Cruz’s solo shot provided Cincinnati’s only run. Taking an elite starter deep on the first pitch of an at-bat is remarkable on its own — the homer was just the 19th allowed by Yamamoto this season — and underscores why the 24-year-old remains the engine of the Reds’ offense.

    “Well, it’s fun to watch,” manager Terry Francona said of De La Cruz’s recent tear. “I mean, on a night that there wasn’t a lot of fun stuff to watch, it’s pretty impressive.”

    Milestones Continue to Accumulate

    The solo shot added another entry to De La Cruz’s growing list of franchise milestones. Beyond the home run streak, Wednesday’s blast marked his 223rd career extra-base hit, surpassing Dmitri Young for third-most by a switch-hitter in Reds history behind only Pete Rose (868) and Ron Oester (265).

    This performance follows a Tuesday night showcase that highlighted De La Cruz’s elite combination of power and arm strength. In addition to a 444-foot home run off Tarik Skubal — the longest hit at Dodger Stadium in 2026 — De La Cruz threw out Teoscar Hernández at the plate with a 102 mph relay strike, demonstrating how his game-breaking ability alters outcomes on both sides of the ball.

  • Elly De La Cruz hits a homer, throws out a runner at home in Reds’ loss

    Elly De La Cruz hits a homer, throws out a runner at home in Reds’ loss

    Elly De La Cruz Powers Reds With Historic Home Run, Record-Setting Throw in Loss to Dodgers

    LOS ANGELES — Elly De La Cruz delivered a two-way showcase of elite power and arm strength Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, though his heroics weren’t enough to prevent the Cincinnati Reds from falling 3-2 to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

    De La Cruz Launches Longest Home Run of 2026 Season at Dodger Stadium

    In the top of the third inning, De La Cruz turned on a first-pitch, 87.5 mph changeup from Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal, sending a Statcast-projected 444-foot blast into left-center field. The two-run homer tied the game and marked the longest home run hit at Dodger Stadium during the 2026 season, surpassing a July 12 shot by Shohei Ohtani by seven feet.

    The round-tripper matched De La Cruz’s single-season career high with his 25th home run and extended his home run streak to four consecutive games. As he rounded third base, the 24-year-old shortstop pointed toward the seats behind home plate, acknowledging his brother in the stands.

    “I thought it was a good pitch to hit,” De La Cruz said of the blast. “We always want to come out with a win, but it feels good to do the job.”

    Record-Breaking 102 mph Throw Guns Down Hernández at the Plate

    De La Cruz wasn’t finished making an impact in the third inning. In the bottom half, Teoscar Hernández lined a ball to center field that skipped to the outfield gate. Third-base coach Dino Ebel waved Hernández home, but De La Cruz gathered the relay from left fielder JJ Bleday, turned, and uncorked a strike to catcher Jose Trevino that nailed Hernández at the plate.

    The throw registered 102.0 mph per Statcast, establishing the fastest assist by an infielder since tracking began in 2015. It surpassed De La Cruz’s own previous record of 99.8 mph, which he had achieved twice.

    “That was one of the better throws you’ll ever see, I mean, ever,” manager Terry Francona said. “I know I turn on the old things and you see Dave Parker or somebody making throws or Clemente; they might be showing that one 1789029340.”

    “Every time he throws a ball, it’s an absolute rocket,” starting pitcher Nick Lodolo added. “It was a great throw, and it was a great pick by Trevi to stay with that and make the tag. A lot of credit to both guys there.”

    De La Cruz himself downplayed the velocity.

    “I thought it was like 98, 99 [mph],” De La Cruz said. “I didn’t know; it was not hard.”

    Lodolo Battles Command Issues in Hometown Start

    While De La Cruz generated the night’s highlight-reel moments, Lodolo worked through a challenging outing in front of his Southern California crowd. The left-hander lasted 4 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs on five hits with six strikeouts across 97 pitches.

    Lodolo surrendered a solo home run to Will Smith in the first inning. His command wavered in the second, when a pair of walks and a hit-by-pitch forced home a run, though he escaped further damage. Francona noted improvement as the game progressed before a two-out single by Hernández in the fifth ended Lodolo’s night.

    “I thought early he wasn’t commanding,” Francona said. “As he got into the third, fourth, fifth, I actually thought he was better, and I was kind of fighting it [leaving him in] because I know Hernández wasn’t a great matchup, but I really wanted him to get through that fifth. I thought it would have been really good for him, [but then] he reached out and poked a 3-1 changeup into right.”

    Lodolo acknowledged the early struggles defined his outing.

    “Too many free passes on my part,” Lodolo admitted. “That’s what led to the runs outside of the good hit by Smith in the first. Overall, got to limit the free passes. My stuff is great, just gotta limit that and make them work a little bit more.”

    Reds Seek to Avoid Sweep in Series Finale

    The loss snapped a strong stretch for Cincinnati, which had entered the week having won three consecutive series against the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers. The Reds will attempt to avoid a sweep and salvage Wednesday night’s finale against the Dodgers.