QUEENS, N.Y. – The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers begin a three-game weekend set against New York Mets on “Friday Night Baseball” at Citi Field in Queens, New York today – May 23. First pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m. Eastern. Apple TV Plus is the only place you can watch this MLB game, and you can tune in for free. “Friday Night Baseball” is a weekly doubleheader MLB showcase; in addition to the Dodgers-Mets game, fans can also choose to watch the matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks, which starts at 8:15 p.m. (7:15 p.m. Central). Apple TV+ offers a 7-day free trial. After the seven-day free trial, you can cancel or stay subscribed to Apple TV+ for $9.99 per month. Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers (31-19) continue to impress with their blend of power, skill and speed. They are coming off a series victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles tops baseball with a collective .284 batting average. They have 81 home runs, 454 hits, 284 runs scored and a .814 OPS, which puts them second in the Majors in each category. The Dodgers have hit 19 home runs in their last 10 games. Dodgers players to watch Defending NL MVP Shohei Ohtani has belted a Major League-leading 17 home runs and 31 RBI with a .304 batting average and 1053 ops, which is the third-highest in baseball. Shortstop Mookie Betts has notched eight home runs and 30 RBI with a .267 batting average. He has five hits in his last three games, including two home runs. First baseman Freddie Freeman has nine home runs and 34 RBI with a .368 batting average and 1.087 OPS. The Dodgers star is on fire with a five-game hitting streak, including three doubles and four runs. New York Mets The Mets’ World Series dreams were shattered by the Dodgers last year in Game 6 of the NLCS. New York has come out strong with a 30-20 mark, sitting two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the hotly contested NL East. Contrast to their opponents’ powerful bats, the Mets have mustered just five home runs but have held the opposition to 2.51 runs per game in their last 10 games. New York is 17-5 at Citi Field this season. Mets players to watch Shortstop Francisco Lindor has nabbed 10 home runs and with 29 RBI and a .289 batting average. Lindor has three hits in his last five games and is coming off a double and home run against the Red Sox on May 21. Right fielder Juan Soto has come under heavy criticism for his pedestrian play. He has eight home runs and 21 RBI with a .243 batting average. Soto has three hits in his last five games. Second baseman Brett Baty is one to watch. He is coming off a three-RBI game against Boston on May 21. Baty has five home runs and 14 RBI with a .222 batting average. Probable starters LOS Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 11.25 ERA) vs. NYM Griffin Canning (5-1, 2.47) Kershaw is making his second appearance of the season. He was rocked on May 17 against the Angels for five earned runs in four innings of work. The veteran left-hander has tallied two strikeouts and a 2.00 WHIP. Dodgers pitching has been hittable this season. They have allowed the ninth-most runs (222) and seventh-highest home runs (65) in the Majors. Canning has been solid this season. In nine starts, he has only allowed four earned runs once and has held his opposing teams to one earned run on five separate outings. The right-hander has 46 strikeouts and a 1.29 WHIP. The Mets have a team ERA of 2.83, which is the best in baseball. What are the latest odds for Dodgers vs. Mets? Moneyline: LOS: (-120), NYM: (+100) Run line: LOS: (-1.5), NYM: (+1.5) Over/Under: 8.5 Who is announcing Dodgers vs. Mets on Apple TV Plus? Wayne Randazzo (play-by-play) and Dontrelle Willis (analyst) will be the announcers while Heidi Watney reports from the field. Here’s more details on how you can watch Friday Night Baseball: What: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets When: Friday, May 23, 2025Time: 7:10 p.m. EasternWhere: Citi Field | Queens, New York Only streaming option: Apple TV