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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.
  • How to Watch San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

    How to Watch San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

    Giants Host Cardinals in Series Finale at Oracle Park

    The San Francisco Giants wrap up a three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals tonight at Oracle Park. First pitch is scheduled for the Bay Area showdown featuring two clubs heading in opposite directions this season.

    Probable Pitchers: Roupp vs. Mathews

    Right-hander Landen Roupp takes the mound for San Francisco. The 26-year-old enters the start with a 4.17 ERA and 3.70 FIP across 144.2 innings, striking out 137 batters while walking 68. In his most recent outing last Wednesday, Roupp delivered five innings of one-run ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing two hits with four strikeouts and two walks in a 5-4 Giants victory.

    Opposing him is Cardinals left-hander Quinn Mathews. The rookie southpaw carries a 4.38 ERA and an impressive 3.26 FIP through 24.2 innings in his debut season. Mathews has posted 24 strikeouts against 12 walks. His last start came Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he surrendered one run on four hits with four strikeouts and four walks over five innings in a 3-2 St. Louis loss.

    Team Records and Standings

    • San Francisco Giants: 60-85 (4th in NL West)
    • St. Louis Cardinals: 72-73 (3rd in NL Central)

    The Cardinals hold a slim lead in the season series and remain on the fringe of the National League Wild Card picture, while the Giants are playing out the string in a lost campaign.

    How to Watch and Listen

    TV: NBC Sports Bay Area (regional broadcast)
    Radio: KNBR 680 AM / 104.5 FM, KSFN 1510 AM

    Coverage begins with pregame analysis ahead of the scheduled start time at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California.

  • Monday Stat Party: Rookie Monster Performance

    Monday Stat Party: Rookie Monster Performance

    Monday Stat Party: Mets Weekly Statistical Review Highlights Historic Feats

    Welcome back to Monday Stat Party, a weekly series showcasing the most curious and nostalgia-inducing statistical developments from the past week of New York Mets baseball. Each entry is united by a sense of intrigue and an unbridled love for the game’s anomalies. Without further ado, let the stat party begin.

    Monday: Robert Stock Joins Exclusive Managerial Win Club

    Robert Stock became the fourth pitcher in MLB history to go seven or more calendar years between wins, with each victory coming under the same manager. Stock’s previous win occurred on April 5, 2019, as a member of Andy Green’s San Diego Padres. source: Sarah Langs on X

    Tuesday: Lindor Reaches Milestone; Manaea Matches Career High

    Francisco Lindor reached 15 home runs for the tenth time in his career. At the time, Lindor became the second primary shortstop to reach 15+ homers in 10+ seasons, joining Cal Ripken Jr. (13 seasons of 15+ homers). By Sunday, Corey Seager joined Ripken and Lindor on that list by hitting his 15th home run of the year, giving him 10 seasons of 15+ homers as well.

    Lindor has recorded 15+ homers in 10 of the last 11 seasons, missing only the shortened 2020 campaign. Currently, he is one of only seven players with 15+ home runs in 10+ seasons since 2016, joining Eugenio Suárez, Manny Machado, Bryce Harper, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Seager.

    Sean Manaea allowed 11 hits, marking his most as a Met and tying a career high originally set on July 27, 2016, at Globe Life Park in Arlington, and matched on September 12, 2017, at Fenway Park.

    Wednesday: Mets Set Franchise Record for Pitchers Earning Wins

    Dedniel Núñez became the 23rd different Mets pitcher to earn a win this season, establishing a new franchise record. The previous mark was set two years ago in 2024, when the Mets had 22 different pitchers earn a win. Remarkably, only four pitchers earned a win for the Mets in both 2024 and 2026: Sean Manaea, David Peterson, Brooks Raley, and fittingly, Núñez.

    For just the tenth time this season, Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Bo Bichette each recorded a hit in the same game.

    Soto’s 111.8-mph home run was the Mets’ second-hardest-hit long ball of the season, trailing only Luis Robert Jr.’s 112.2-mph solo shot in Milwaukee on July 21.

    Friday: Rookie Duo Makes History; McLean Dominates Strikeout and Quality Start Leaderboards

    With Carson Benge’s 20th stolen base of the season, Benge and A.J. Ewing became the fifth pair of rookie teammates to steal 20+ bases in the Wild Card era (since 1995), joining:

    • Carlos Beltrán and Carlos Febles (1999 Royals)
    • Dairon Blanco and Maikel Garcia (2023 Royals)
    • Brenton Doyle and Nolan Jones (2023 Rockies)
    • Chandler Simpson and Jake Mangum (2025 Rays)

    They are the first New York teammates to accomplish the feat since a pair of Brooklyn Dodgers (Bill Davidson and Jake Daubert) and New York Giants (Josh Devore and Fred Snodgrass) did it in 1910.

    Nolan McLean’s punchout of Christian Koss on his final pitch of the night marked his 179th strikeout of the season, moving him past Jerry Koosman and into third place on the Mets’ all-time rookie strikeout leaderboard. He now trails only Dwight Gooden (276) and Kodai Senga (202).

    McLean recorded his 18th quality start this season, tied with Chris Sale for fifth-most in the Majors behind Sandy Alcantara (21), Cristopher Sánchez (20), Michael Wacha (19), and Yoshinobu Yamamoto (19). McLean is one of only three pitchers since 2015 to reach 18 quality starts in their rookie season, joining Michael Soroka (18 in 2019) and Shota Imanaga (19 in 2024). McLean also recorded his 19th start of six or more innings pitched this season, tied for the second-most by a Met in a season since 2020, trailing only Chris Bassitt (23 in 2022).

    Over his last 12 starts, McLean has posted a 1.87 ERA. He is the eighth Met since 2000 to record a 12-game single-season span with an ERA below 1.90 while averaging six or more innings per outing, joining Mike Hampton, Johan Santana, R.A. Dickey, Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Zack Wheeler, and Max Scherzer.

    Francisco Alvarez recorded his seventh multi-homer game as a catcher, tied with Gary Carter for second-most before turning 25 years old. Only Johnny Bench (8) had more such games. source: Sarah Langs on X

    Alvarez became the first home or visiting player to hit multiple home runs with an exit velocity of 107 mph or higher in a game at Citi Field since Pete Alonso’s franchise-record-setting night against the Braves on August 12, 2025.

    Rafael Devers became the 35th player to record three extra-base hits and five RBI in a game against the Mets. Fittingly, the first ever to do it was another Giant, as Willie McCovey clubbed three homers and drove in five at Candlestick Park on September 22, 1963.

    The Mets hit five home runs against the Giants, marking their most in a game in franchise history against San Francisco. The Mets had hit four home runs against the Giants seven times, most recently on July 20, 2019, at Oracle Park (Dom Smith, Jeff McNeil, Todd Frazier, and Pete Alonso).

    The Mets scored 10+ runs for the 15th time this season, tied with 2006, 2007, and 2022 for the fifth-most such games in a season in franchise history. The only seasons with more double-digit scoring games were 2000 (24), 1999 (20), 1997 (18), and 1990 (17).

    The Mets scored 10+ runs on fewer than 10 hits for the second time this season, after having done so on May 31 against the Marlins at Citi Field. It is only the third season in franchise history where they’ve had multiple games of scoring double-digit runs on fewer than double-digit hits, joining 1976 (2 such games) and 1987 (3 such games).

    The Mets recorded 13 batted balls at 100 mph or higher, tied for their most in a game this season (matching their total set on July 27 against the Braves at Citi Field).

    Saturday: Devers and Koss Power Historic Offensive Display Against Mets Pitching

    Rafael Devers became the 14th player with five extra-base hits over two consecutive games against the Mets, and the second this season after Bryce Harper did it on June 20-21 at Citizens Bank Park (a stretch which included his first career cycle). The only other Giant to do it was Hunter Pence from August 3-4, 2014, at Citi Field.

    With two home runs off Zac Thornton, Christian Koss became just the third No. 9 hitter with multiple homers in a game off the same Mets pitcher, joining the Phillies’ Larry Christenson (September 5, 1976, off Mickey Lolich) and the Braves’ Derek Lilliquist (May 1, 1990, off Ron Darling). Koss is just the ninth No. 9 hitter with a multi-homer game against the Mets, but the second this season after Dansby Swanson went deep twice at Wrigley Field on June 24. It is the first time in Mets history they’ve yielded multiple multi-homer games to No. 9 batters in the same season. credit: SNY broadcast

    Devers and Koss each hit a pair of homers, marking the 17th time in franchise history that the Mets allowed multiple home runs to multiple players in the same game, and the first since July 14, 2024, when Ezequiel Tovar went deep twice and Michael Toglia went deep three times for the Rockies at Citi Field. The Giants had done it against the Mets once before, when Orlando Cepeda and Ed Bailey each homered twice at the Polo Grounds on May 4, 1963. Only once have three teammates recorded multi-homer games together against the Mets — on September 8, 1998, when the Phillies’ Kevin Sefcik, Rico Brogna, and Bobby Estalella did it at Veterans Stadium.

    Sunday: Benge Climbs Rookie Hits List; Lavender and Scott Shine; Mets Secure Dramatic Win

    Carson Benge’s seventh-inning double marked his 143rd hit of the season, moving him past Jay Payton and into fourth place on the Mets’ rookie hits leaderboard behind Pete Alonso (155 in 2019), Ty Wigginton (146 in 2003), and Ron Hunt (145 in 1963).

    Nate Lavender recorded a 13th straight scoreless appearance to begin his career, marking the second-most for a Mets pitcher behind Joe Smith (17 in 2007).

    Christian Scott notched his 159th strikeout in his 30th career game, tying Nolan Ryan and Zack Wheeler for the eighth-most strikeouts by a Mets pitcher through their first 30 games, behind: Dwight Gooden (267), Matt Harvey (227), Noah Syndergaard (215), Kodai Senga (211), Nolan McLean (205), Jacob deGrom (187), and Steven Matz (169).

    Bo Bichette hit his first three-run home run since Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, when he gave the Blue Jays a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning with an iconic shot off Shohei Ohtani.

    The Mets won while only scoring runs in the eighth inning for the first time since April 14, 2024, against the Royals at Citi Field. The Mets won after scoring four or more runs in the eighth inning despite being held scoreless over the first seven innings for the first time since their fateful Game 161 in Atlanta on September 30, 2024.

    The Mets earned their fifth win over the Giants this season, tied for their most against the Giants in a single season since they went 7-2 against San Francisco in 1999.

    Miscellaneous Mets Stat of the Week: Walk-Off Grand Slam History

    Since 1910, only six National League teams are known to have hit multiple walk-off grand slams in a season:

    • 1962 Braves (Henry Aaron, Tommie Aaron)
    • 1963 Mets (Tim Harkness, Jim Hickman)
    • 1980 Cubs (Barry Foote, Cliff Johnson)
    • 1983 Phillies (Bo Díaz, Ozzie Virgil)
    • 2001 Braves (Javy López, Brian Jordan)
    • 2018 Cubs (Jason Heyward, David Bote)

    Both of the 2001 Braves’ walk-off grand slams came against the Mets, making them one of only three teams since 1910 to hit two walk-off grand slams against the same team in the same season, along with the 1998 Red Sox (who did it facing Seattle) and the 1963 Mets (who themselves pulled it off against the Cubs).

  • Yunior Marte Named San Francisco Giants Starting Pitcher

    Yunior Marte Named San Francisco Giants Starting Pitcher

    Marte allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings in his major-league debut, earning a no-decision against the Diamondbacks in Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader.

    He threw 48 of 76 pitches for strikes and fell one out short of pitching the required innings for a win. Despite that, Marte’s debut was encouraging and could give him a chance to remain in the Giants’ rotation for the rest of the season.

    San Francisco entered the doubleheader with two rotation openings because of recent pitching injuries. However, the 22-year-old has already logged 112.1 innings this season, up from 102 innings last year, so the Giants may impose a modest workload restriction if he stays in the majors.

    Source: www.espn.com

  • Diamondbacks Select Derek Law’s Contract

    Diamondbacks Select Derek Law’s Contract

    The Arizona Diamondbacks have selected right-hander Derek Law’s contract from Triple-A Reno, adding a veteran reliever to their bullpen for the stretch run.

    Left-hander Mitch Bratt was also recalled from Reno to serve as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants. In the corresponding move for Law, left-hander Kohl Drake was optioned to Reno. Arizona did not need to make a 40-man roster move because the team had only 39 players on its 40-man roster.

    Derek Law returns to the major leagues

    Law has pitched in the majors for six different clubs during his eight seasons in the Show. He will add Arizona to that list once he makes his Diamondbacks debut.

    The right-hander has not pitched in the majors since September 2024. He missed all of last season because of arm problems that ultimately led to flexor tendon surgery in July 2025.

    Law returned to game action with two Rookie League appearances in May, but another setback kept him sidelined until August 12. He then began a five-game rehabilitation stint with Triple-A Reno.

    Across 6 1/3 innings for Reno, Law allowed five hits while issuing no walks and giving up no runs. That performance convinced the Diamondbacks they had seen enough to promote the veteran to the major-league bullpen.

    Diamondbacks add bullpen depth

    It remains to be seen what Law can provide after such a lengthy layoff, but he owns a strong track record as a major-league reliever. He has a 3.69 ERA across 346 career innings.

    Law has never been a high-strikeout pitcher. Instead, he has succeeded by limiting hard contact, posting a 37.1% career hard-hit rate. His most recent MLB season was also one of his best: Law recorded a 2.60 ERA and a 48.5% ground-ball rate across 90 innings for the Washington Nationals in 2024 while producing elite chase and barrel rates.

    Arizona would gladly accept a similar performance as it looks to strengthen its bullpen for the postseason push. The Diamondbacks entered today’s action a half-game behind the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild-card spot, while their 4.44 bullpen ERA since the All-Star break ranked 23rd among MLB’s 30 teams.

    Source: www.mlbtraderumors.com

  • Giants Select Seth Lonsway in MLB Draft; Latest Trade Rumors

    Giants Select Seth Lonsway in MLB Draft; Latest Trade Rumors

    The San Francisco Giants announced three roster moves ahead of today’s doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Matt Wilkinson will start Game 1 after being called up from Triple-A Sacramento and will serve as the official 27th man for the twin bill.

    The Giants also optioned right-hander Spencer Bivens to Sacramento and selected the contract of left-hander Seth Lonsway. No additional move was needed to add Lonsway because San Francisco had an open spot on its 40-man roster.

    Seth Lonsway set for MLB debut

    Lonsway will make his Major League debut the first time he enters a game. That could happen today, as the Giants are likely to need several pitchers to complete both games of the doubleheader.

    The 27-year-old Lonsway was selected by San Francisco in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Ohio State.

    Known primarily as a ground-ball specialist, Lonsway has produced a 57.7% groundball rate across 75 2/3 combined innings at the Double-A and Triple-A levels this season. He does not generate many strikeouts and does not rely on high velocity, rarely throwing a traditional four-seam fastball.

    Lonsway’s primary pitch is a 90.4-mph sinker. He also uses a cutter, changeup and slider to keep hitters off balance.

    Giants prospect could provide long relief

    Across 114 career innings at Triple-A, Lonsway has recorded a 5.37 ERA while making 25 starts in 29 appearances. The hitter-friendly conditions of the Pacific Coast League are an important factor when evaluating Giants prospects, and Lonsway’s ground-ball-heavy approach has also been affected by some unfavorable batted-ball results in Sacramento.

    At Double-A, Lonsway has posted a 3.02 ERA with stronger control numbers over 128 1/3 innings. He started 24 of his 26 games for San Francisco’s Richmond affiliate.

    The Giants could use Lonsway as a starting pitcher in the majors, but a long-relief role may offer him the best chance to remain on a big league roster. It is unclear whether his first stint in the majors will extend beyond this weekend, though a strong performance could put him in consideration for a spot in next year’s bullpen.

    Source: www.mlbtraderumors.com