How to Watch MLB on Apple TV+ for Free: A Guide for Frugality Champions (and Cheapskates Like Me)
Let's face it, shelling out cash for yet another streaming service can feel like that time you accidentally bought sugar-free gummy bears. Disappointment on a stick. But fear not, fellow baseball fanatics! There might be a way to catch those MLB games on Apple TV+ without, well, paying for Apple TV+. But before we delve into the not-so-secret ninja moves, a word of warning: This method involves a sprinkle of patience and a dash of cunning, so grab your metaphorical fedora and trench coat.
The Free Trial: Your Temporary Ticket to Baseball Bliss
Ah, the free trial. The internet's gift to the indecisive and the perpetually broke (like myself). Apple TV+ offers a generous 7-day free trial, which is basically a golden ticket to a week of free MLB action – courtesy of "Friday Night Baseball." Just download the Apple TV app, sign up for the trial (remember, remember, cancel before the seven days are up!), and voila! You're in. Now, settle in for some doubleheader delights and crack open a virtual bag of peanuts (because, well, free trials don't come with complimentary snacks).
But wait, you say, "what about the rest of the season? Friday nights are lonely without baseball!" Fear not, my friend. We haven't reached the bottom of the bargain bin just yet.
Befriending a Benefactor (The Art of Strategic Borrowing)
This tactic requires a dash of social engineering. Do you have a friend, family member, or that neighbor who always seems to have all the streaming subscriptions? Be their best friend for a week. Casually mention your newfound love for "Ted Lasso" (it is pretty darn good) and how you'd love to watch it. cough But Apple TV+ has other great stuff too, cough. They might just offer up their login details in a fit of generosity (or maybe just to get you to stop talking about Ted Lasso). Use this borrowed access wisely, and remember to shower them with digital cookies (or actual cookies, if you're feeling fancy) afterwards.
Disclaimer: This method relies on the kindness of strangers... or not-so-strange acquaintances. Use your best judgment and proceed with caution (and maybe some baked goods).
The Recap Renegades: Not Quite Live, But Still Fun
Alright, alright, so maybe free live MLB isn't exactly in the cards this time around. But fret not, baseball purists! Apple TV+ offers free replays of the "Friday Night Baseball" games. It's not the live experience, but you still get to see all the action (and avoid those awkward commercial breaks). Think of it as like watching history unfold, only instead of togas and gladiators, it's baseball uniforms and home runs.
There you have it, folks! A not-so-exhaustive guide to watching MLB on Apple TV+ for (almost) free. Remember, a little creativity and strategic borrowing can go a long way. Now, grab your favorite beverage, settle in for some baseball goodness, and remember, sharing is caring (especially when it comes to streaming service logins). Just saying.
