ABC will broadcast three marquee MLB games this season, headlined by the historic Yankees-Red Sox rivalry on June 28 at 1 p.m. ET. The network also has the Giants hosting the Cubs on June 14 and the Cubs facing the Cardinals on August 16. These matchups are part of a new three-year rights deal between MLB and ESPN.

The shift brings weekend baseball back to a broadcast network, a move that expands the sport's reach beyond cable. ABC previously aired MLB's Wild Card round, but that package now moves to NBC and Peacock. This realignment gives a national audience a chance to watch key divisional battles without a subscription.

For fans, it means more free access to some of the game's most intense rivalries. The Yankees-Red Sox tilt is always a ratings draw, while Cubs-Cardinals games are central to the NL Central race. ABC's schedule focuses on these legacy matchups to maximize viewership and engagement for the league.