Baseball’s postseason has a new three-game wild card format, and the wildest Game 1 on Friday ended with a six-run ninth inning by Philadelphia, powering the Phillies to stunning comeback victory against the Cardinals. In today’s Game 2 contest, St. Louis faces elimination in what could be the final game for future hall-of-famers Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina. The Phillies send ace Aaron Nola to the mound, and he’ll be opposed by Miles Mikolas. Game 2 starts today at 7:37 p.m. CT (8:37 p.m. ET) on ESPN2.
Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals host the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the NL wild card series Saturday.
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Here’s how you can watch baseball’s postseason, from the Wild Card round through the World Series, without cable.
What’s the schedule for the Phillies-Cardinals series?
The Cardinals won the NL Central but finished behind the other two division winners — the Dodgers in the NL West and the Braves in the NL East — so must play in the first round instead of resting on a bye. They entered as the No. 3 seed against the Phillies, who are the No. 6 seed as the last team to qualify for the playoffs in the National League.
Here’s the schedule for the Cards-Phillies series. All games will be played at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
- Game 1: Phillies 6, Cardinals 3 (Philadelphia up, 1-0)
- Game 2: Saturday at 7:37 p.m. CT (8:37 p.m. ET) on ESPN2
- Game 3: Sunday at 7:37 p.m. CT (8:37 p.m. ET) on ESPN (if necessary)
Click here for the full postseason schedule.
What channels do I need to watch the MLB playoffs?
All of the Wild Card games will be on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. Looking ahead, the next two rounds in the National League (the NLDS and NLCS) will be on Fox and FS1, while the ALDS and ALCS will be on TBS. The World Series, which begins on Oct. 28, will be on Fox.
How can I watch the MLB playoffs without cable?
Three of the five major live TV streaming services carry all of the channels you need to watch every game of the postseason, but not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries ABC and Fox in your area.
If you live in an area with good reception, then you can watch one or two Wild Card games on ABC and the World Series on Fox for free on over-the-air broadcast channels just by attaching an affordable (under $30) indoor antenna to nearly any TV.
YouTube TV costs $65 a month and includes ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC for the Wild Card round games along with Fox, FS1 and TBS for future rounds. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area. Read our YouTube TV review.
Hulu with Live TV costs $70 a month and includes ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC along with Fox, FS1 and TBS for future rounds. Click the “View channels in your area” link on its welcome page to see which local channels are offered in your ZIP code. Read our Hulu with Live TV review.
FuboTV’s Family plan costs $70 a month and includes ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC for the Wild Card round games. It also includes Fox and FS1 for the NLDS, NLCS and World Series, but it does not offer TBS for the ALDS and ALCS. Click here to see which local channels you get. Read our FuboTV review.
All of the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live-TV streaming services guide.
