Wayne Randazzo leads Apple TV’s Braves vs Mets coverage as Friday Night Baseball returns to Citi Field
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Wayne Randazzo will be on the mic for Apple TV’s coverage of the Atlanta Braves at New York Mets on Friday, 13 June 2026, with Dontrelle Willis alongside him as co-commentator and Heidi Watney reporting from Citi Field. The game is being streamed on Apple TV in the UK and US, with first pitch listed for 7:15 p.m. ET at Citi Field in Queens, New York.[1][2][7]
This is part of Apple’s Friday Night Baseball package, which continues to carry selected MLB regular-season games exclusively on its platform. MLB’s official Mets schedule also lists the Braves matchup as available to watch on Apple TV, confirming the national streaming window for this NL East meeting.[7][6]
Randazzo is a familiar voice for baseball fans, especially in New York, where he built his reputation in radio before moving into television and national assignments. His presence on Apple TV gives this game a strong regional connection, which suits a Mets-Braves contest that already has plenty of intradivisional tension.[7]
Dontrelle Willis brings a different kind of pedigree to the broadcast. Best known as the 2003 National League Rookie of the Year and a World Series champion with the Florida Marlins, Willis has become a well-recognised analyst since his playing career ended. His background as a former left-handed pitcher should make him particularly valuable when breaking down matchups, mechanics and in-game adjustments on the mound.
Heidi Watney, meanwhile, adds long-established reporting experience. A veteran MLB sideline and studio presence, she has covered baseball for major networks for years and is widely associated with polished, direct game reporting. That makes her a natural fit for a national streaming presentation where quick updates, injury checks and dugout access matter.
The matchup itself is an intriguing one on paper. The Braves arrive with the stronger record, while the Mets will be trying to protect home field at Citi Field in front of a national audience.[1][2] The series opener is the headline game on Apple TV, while the rest of the set shifts back to local and regional platforms, including SNY and WPIX for the following two games.[1]
For viewers in Britain, the key point is simple: the game is on Apple TV, not a traditional terrestrial sports channel, so access will depend on the streaming service and any applicable subscription or free-trial offer. The Apple TV listing for Friday Night Baseball confirms Braves at Mets as part of its MLB programming slate.[6]
Apple’s baseball coverage has become known for its clean presentation, strong production values and non-local commentary teams, and this crew fits that model well. A play-by-play specialist with New York roots, a former All-Star pitcher and an experienced field reporter is a combination designed to keep the broadcast brisk, informative and easy to follow for both American and British audiences.
For more on the clubs involved, the official New York Mets page is here: New York Mets.
If you are tuning in for the broadcast rather than just the score, this is a useful one to circle: a Friday night national stream, a classic NL East rivalry and a commentary team with strong baseball credentials.[1][6][7]
Article generated: 13 June 2026, 00:16 GMT