How to Watch MLB Baseball on Saturday, June 21, 2025
Catch Every Pitch: Your Complete Guide to Live Streaming & TV for Today's Games
Baseball fans, get ready for a jam-packed Saturday of MLB action on June 21, 2025! From early afternoon matchups to primetime showdowns, there's a full slate of games to enjoy. Whether you're a devoted follower of a specific team or just love the thrill of the diamond, this guide will help you find where to watch every game.
Your Primary MLB Viewing Hubs
Navigating the various channels and streaming services can be tricky, but these are the main platforms you'll need to know for today's MLB schedule:
MLB.TV (Global Streaming):
- The Go-To for Out-of-Market Games: For fans outside of a team's local broadcast territory, MLB.TV is the ultimate solution. It provides live and on-demand access to virtually every regular-season game.
- Features: High-definition streams, choice of home or away team announcers, condensed games, Statcast overlays, and wide compatibility across devices (smart TVs, streaming sticks, computers, mobile).
- Blackouts (Crucial for US Viewers): Be aware that games are blacked out live on MLB.TV in the local markets of both participating teams due to regional broadcast agreements. These games are typically available on demand 90 minutes after they conclude.
- International Viewers: MLB.TV generally offers live access to most games without blackouts for international subscribers.
- Subscription: Available as a full-season "All Teams" pass or a "Single Team" pass from MLB.com.
Regional Sports Networks (RSNs - USA Local Markets):
- If you're in a team's home market, the game will likely be on their dedicated RSN. These channels are usually part of cable, satellite, or specific live TV streaming packages.
- Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) RSNs: Many RSNs now offer direct streaming subscriptions for in-market viewers, like FDSNWI (FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin) for the Brewers, CHSN (Chicago Sports Network) for the White Sox, NESN (New England Sports Network) for the Red Sox, NBCSBA (NBC Sports Bay Area) for the Giants, CLEG (Cleveland Guardians) for the Guardians, MASN for the Orioles/Nationals, and SNLA (Spectrum SportsNet LA) for the Dodgers. These are excellent options if you've "cut the cord" but want to watch your local team.
- Other RSNs include MNNT (Minnesota Twins), FDSNOH (FanDuel Sports Network Ohio - Reds), FDSNMW (FanDuel Sports Network Midwest - Cardinals), RSNW (ROOT Sports Northwest - Mariners), MARQ (Marquee Sports Network - Cubs), RSN (Bally Sports Southwest - Rangers, though some Rangers games may move to other local options given recent changes), SNP (SportsNet Pittsburgh - Pirates), FDSNSO (FanDuel Sports Network South - Braves), FDSNFL (FanDuel Sports Network Florida - Marlins), FDSNKC (FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City - Royals), ARID (Arizona Diamondbacks), COLR (Colorado Rockies), SCHN (Space City Home Network - Astros), FDSNW (FanDuel Sports Network West - Angels).
National Broadcast Networks (USA):
- FOX: Often carries Saturday afternoon or primetime games nationally.
- FS1 (FOX Sports 1): Features nationally televised games.
- MLB Network (MLBN): Carries multiple games throughout the day, often on a national or out-of-market basis. It also offers "MLB Tonight" and "MLB Central" for news and analysis.
- Sportsnet (Canada): The primary broadcaster for Blue Jays games and other MLB matchups in Canada.
MLB Schedule - Saturday, June 21, 2025: Where to Watch
All times are in Eastern Time (ET)
Games Already Concluded:
- Detroit Tigers @ Tampa Bay Rays (TB 8, DET 3)
- Result: Rays Win (W: Pepiot, L: Hurter)
- Baltimore Orioles @ New York Yankees (NYY 9, BAL 0)
- Result: Yankees Win (W: Schmidt, L: Eflin)
LIVE Games (as of 8:59 PM BST / 9:59 PM CEST):
- Milwaukee Brewers @ Minnesota Twins
- Pitchers: Quintana vs. Bader
- How to Watch (USA Local): FDSNWI (Brewers), MNNT (Twins)
- Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market), FDSNWI (in-market DTC), MNNT (in-market DTC)
- Cincinnati Reds @ St. Louis Cardinals
- Pitchers: Matz vs. Joe
- How to Watch (USA Local): FDSNOH (Reds), FDSNMW (Cardinals)
- Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market), FDSNOH (in-market DTC), FDSNMW (in-market DTC)
- Seattle Mariners @ Chicago Cubs
- Pitchers: Pomeranz vs. Young
- How to Watch (USA Local): RSNW (Mariners), MARQ (Cubs)
- Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market), RSNW (in-market), MARQ (in-market DTC)
- Chicago White Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays
- Pitchers: Civale vs. Gimenez
- How to Watch (USA Local/Canada): CHSN (White Sox), Sportsnet (Blue Jays)
- Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market), CHSN (in-market DTC), Sportsnet Now (Canada)
WARMUP / UPCOMING Games:
- Boston Red Sox @ San Francisco Giants
- Time: WARMUP (Approximately 7:10 PM ET / 1:10 AM CEST)
- Pitchers: Bello vs. Roupp
- How to Watch (USA Local): NESN (Red Sox), NBCSBA (Giants)
- Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market), NESN (in-market), NBCSBA via Peacock (in-market), GIANTS.TV (in-market DTC)
- Texas Rangers @ Pittsburgh Pirates
- Time: WARMUP (Approximately 7:05 PM ET / 1:05 AM CEST)
- Pitchers: Rocker vs. Keller, M
- How to Watch (USA Local/National): RSN (Rangers), SNP (Pirates), FS1 (National)
- Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market), RSN (in-market), SNP (in-market), FS1 App (via TV provider)
- Atlanta Braves @ Miami Marlins
- Time: WARMUP (Approximately 7:10 PM ET / 1:10 AM CEST)
- Pitchers: Holmes, G vs. Pérez, Eu
- How to Watch (USA Local): FDSNSO (Braves), FDSNFL (Marlins)
- Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market), FDSNSO (in-market), FDSNFL (in-market)
Primetime Matchups (Starting 7:15 PM ET and later):
- Kansas City Royals @ San Diego Padres
- Time: 7:15 PM ET / 1:15 AM CEST (Sunday, June 22)
- Pitchers: Cameron vs. Cease
- How to Watch (USA National): FOX (National Broadcast)
- Streaming: FOX Sports App (with TV provider login)
- New York Mets @ Philadelphia Phillies
- Time: 7:15 PM ET / 1:15 AM CEST (Sunday, June 22)
- Pitchers: Canning vs. Abel
- How to Watch (USA National): FOX (National Broadcast)
- Streaming: FOX Sports App (with TV provider login)
- Arizona Diamondbacks @ Colorado Rockies
- Time: 9:10 PM ET / 3:10 AM CEST (Sunday, June 22)
- Pitchers: Kelly, M vs. Palmquist
- How to Watch (USA Local): ARID (Diamondbacks), COLR (Rockies)
- Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market), DBACKS.TV (in-market DTC), ROCKIES.TV (in-market DTC)
- Houston Astros @ Los Angeles Angels
- Time: 9:38 PM ET / 3:38 AM CEST (Sunday, June 22)
- Pitchers: Walter vs. Soriano, J
- How to Watch (USA Local): SCHN (Astros), FDSNW (Angels)
- Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market), SCHN (in-market), FDSNW (in-market)
- Cleveland Guardians @ Oakland Athletics
- Time: 10:05 PM ET / 4:05 AM CEST (Sunday, June 22)
- Pitchers: Ortiz, L.L. vs. Spence
- How to Watch (USA Local): CLEG (Guardians), NBCSCA (Athletics)
- Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market), CLEGUARDIANS.TV (in-market DTC), ATHLETICS.TV (in-market DTC)
- Washington Nationals @ Los Angeles Dodgers
- Time: 10:10 PM ET / 4:10 AM CEST (Sunday, June 22)
- Pitchers: Irvin, J vs. May
- How to Watch (USA Local/National): MASN (Nationals), SNLA (Dodgers), MLBN (National)
- Streaming: MLB.TV (out-of-market), MASN+ (in-market DTC), SNLA+ (in-market DTC), MLBN (with TV provider login)
Additional Tips for Baseball Fans
- Verify Local Listings: Always check your local TV guide or the official MLB.com schedule for the most accurate and up-to-date broadcast information in your area.
- VPN Use: For international viewers or those trying to bypass local blackouts in the US, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can sometimes allow access to out-of-market MLB.TV streams by masking your location. However, be aware that the legality and effectiveness of this can vary.
- Free Game of the Day: MLB.TV often offers a "Free Game of the Day." Check their website to see if one of today's games is available without a subscription.
Enjoy a fantastic day of MLB baseball!
