The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox renew one of baseball’s most storied rivalries on the August 24 edition of ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, and the game will air on ESPN, ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes. A one-hour pregame, Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown, begins at 6 p.m. ET.
The broadcast team for the telecast includes Karl Ravech as play-by-play announcer, analysts David Cone and Eduardo Pérez, and reporter Buster Olney.
ESPN says Sunday Night Baseball is drawing its largest average audience since 2017, up seven percent from last year and averaging about 1.68 million viewers. Earlier in the month, Sunday Night Baseball featured the Chicago Cubs at the St. Louis Cardinals on August 10.
Beginning August 21, ESPN will offer its full suite of networks and services directly to fans via an enhanced ESPN app that integrates game stats, betting information, fantasy features, multiview options and a personalized SportsCenter For You. These features will be available to fans on mobile and connected-TV devices whether they subscribe directly or through a traditional pay-TV package.
Why this matters
– Yankees–Red Sox matchups carry extra weight late in the season because both clubs often contend for postseason positioning; nationally televised games like this one amplify the stakes.
– Strong TV viewership suggests continued fan appetite for marquee matchups and national broadcasts, which can benefit the teams, advertisers and the league.
Quick summary
Yankees vs. Red Sox on August 24 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN (pregame at 6 p.m.); broadcast team includes Karl Ravech, David Cone, Eduardo Pérez and Buster Olney. Sunday Night Baseball is averaging roughly 1.68 million viewers, its largest audience since 2017. ESPN is also rolling out a direct-to-consumer app experience starting August 21.
Suggested additions for publication
– Embed the official game preview or a short video highlight reel to increase engagement.
– Add ticket or viewing information (local blackout notes or streaming instructions) for readers planning to watch.
– Include quick bios or recent form lines for key players on both clubs to give readers immediate context about who to watch.
– If available, add a link to the updated Sunday Night Baseball schedule and to ESPN’s DTC press materials for readers who want technical or subscription details.
Editorial note
The original copy contained a likely typographical error regarding viewership (“1,680,000 million”); this has been corrected to the intended figure of approximately 1.68 million viewers.