The games don’t count, the stats will be meaningless and the stars won’t play much, if at all, but none of that really matters Friday. Baseball is back.
The Baltimore Orioles host the New York Yankees to open the Grapefruit League season, kicking off a marathon both teams hope will stretch deep into the fall.
The 2026 edition of the Yankees should look familiar, with Aaron Boone starting his ninth season at the helm and Aaron Judge leading a roster that had minimal turnover during the offseason.
That was not the case in Baltimore, where the Orioles will look for a spark from rookie manager Craig Albernaz as they build around a new centerpiece the Yankees know well, former Mets first baseman Pete Alonso.
Friday’s matchup to open spring training will feature veteran lefty Trevor Rogers getting the ball for Baltimore after he turned in a stellar 2025 campaign (1.81 ERA in 18 starts) following his return from an offseason knee injury. New York will start 22-year-old prospect Elmer Rodriguez, who reached Triple-A for the first time last season and is set to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic.
It’s time to play ball in Florida. Here’s how to watch Friday’s opener.
Where to watch Orioles vs. Yankees spring training game
- TV channels: MLB Network, MASN
- Live streams: Fubo, Gotham Sports
The Orioles vs. Yankees Grapefruit League opener will be broadcast nationally by MLB Network and in the Baltimore market by MASN. The game will stream live via Gotham Sports in the Yankees’ market and nationally on Fubo.
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What time is Orioles vs. Yankees today?
- Date: Friday, Feb. 20
- Time: 1:05 p.m. ET
First pitch in Orioles vs. Yankees is set for 1:05 p.m. ET on Friday. The game will be played at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
Orioles spring training schedule 2026
Here are Baltimore’s next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 21 | vs. Pirates | 1:05 p.m. |
| Feb. 22 | at Tigers | 1:05 p.m. |
| Feb. 23 | vs. Braves | 1:05 p.m. |
| Feb. 24 | at Twins | 1:05 p.m. |
| Feb. 25 | vs. Rays | 1:05 p.m. |
Yankees spring training schedule 2026
Here are New York’s next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 21 | vs. Tigers | 1:05 p.m. |
| Feb. 22 | vs. Mets | 1:05 p.m. |
| Feb. 23 | at Pirates | 1:05 p.m. |
| Feb. 24 | at Blue Jays | 1:07 p.m. |
| Feb. 25 | vs. Nationals | 6:35 p.m. |
