The Toronto Blue Jays are on the brink of securing a coveted spot in the post-season, and fans won’t want to miss the pivotal game airing on Sportsnet. Partnering with Apple TV, Sportsnet will simulcast the upcoming game as the Blue Jays strive to clinch their playoff berth after a two-year hiatus.
Tune in to Sportsnet for the pre-game show, Blue Jays Central, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, followed by post-game coverage, all while enjoying the Apple TV+ broadcast of the game itself. This special collaboration ensures that Canadians can witness this crucial moment in the team’s season.
Expressing enthusiasm for this partnership, a spokesperson from Rogers emphasized the importance of giving Blue Jays fans the opportunity to watch the game on Sportsnet during this exciting time. With everyone working together, a solution was found to bring this game to viewers across the nation.
Anticipation grew as the possibility of the Blue Jays clinching a playoff spot during the Apple TV+ broadcast loomed. Both Sportsnet and the team took proactive steps to involve Major League Baseball in negotiations with the streamer. Thanks to the league’s intervention, an agreement was reached, paving the way for Apple TV to also broadcast the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Rays exclusively.
While the outcome of Friday’s game remains uncertain as the Blue Jays face the Kansas City Royals in a crucial series, the team’s magic number for a playoff spot stands at three. A combination of Blue Jays victories and Cleveland Guardians losses could see them through to the post-season.
If Toronto secures a win and Cleveland falters on Thursday, the Blue Jays could secure their playoff berth with another victory on Friday. However, should only one of these scenarios play out, a win coupled with a Guardians loss on Friday would be necessary to solidify their spot.
In the event that the Blue Jays stumble and the Guardians triumph, fans will have to wait until at least Saturday for any celebrations to commence.