Another Major League Baseball season is here, and Houston Astros fans hoping to watch every game will need to navigate the sport's byzantine TV contracts. Multiple cable/streaming subscriptions will be needed to watch all 162 games beginning March 27,

The Houston Astros host the New York Mets on Friday, March 28 at 8:10 p.m. The game will be broadcast on Apple TV+.

MLB will gladly boost its revenue through a variety of streaming partnerships. In 2022, Apple signed a seven-year deal with MLB for the broadcast for $85 million per year, a total value of $595 million. MLB receives a $55 million rights fee annually plus $30 million for advertising Apple on the air.

For the second consecutive year, Houston Astros fans will be dealing with Major League Baseball's complicated national TV package just two games into the season. Friday's Astros home game against the New York Mets at Daikin Park will not air on Space City Home Network,

Apple is celebrating the return of baseball with a new documentary, Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series, streaming today

The former MLB pitcher believes the Houston Astros should go all in on Framber Valdez and shares excitement about Lance McCullers.

The first edition of MLB on Apple TV+ of the 2025 season showcases an American League East Division rivalry and a look at record-setting free agent signee Juan Soto with the New York Mets.

The Mets' final two games of their opening series against the Astros in Houston will be featured on national broadcasts.

Fans with MLB.TV can also watch a live stream of the game ... 15-year contract as a free agent this offseason. BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the New York Mets. Houston went 88-73 overall and ...