Philadelphia Phillies left fielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (#12) looks on during a game. (📸 Photo courtesy of Philly Sports Network)
| Monday, August 4, 2025
This week's "MLB on Fox: On Deck" highlights include:
- Following a brief break to nationally televise last weekend's Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds from Bristol, Tennessee, Fox returns to their traditional Saturday night regional coverage with a pair of matchups that impact the playoff picture — Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals or Philadelphia Phillies vs. Texas Rangers — with live coverage for both matchups beginning Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox.
- Phillies Visit Rangers In An Interleague Showdown: Bryce Harper and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies continue their drive for the postseason against Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers in this interleague game from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas — Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox.
- Divisional Duel In St. Louis ⸺ Cubs vs. Cardinals: Two longtime foes from the National League Central get together again as Carson Kelly and the Chicago Cubs travel to Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, to meet Masyn Winn and the St. Louis Cardinals — Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox.
Hey, everyone! It is so good to be back with you all following a rare week off from our MLB on Fox: On Deck article series. This Saturday (August 9), Fox continues their live coverage of the 2025 Major League Baseball season with another installment of "Baseball Night in America", starting at 7:00 PM (ET). Two games are on Fox's docket this week — Phillies vs. Rangers and Cubs vs. Cardinals. Which game will you be receiving, and who's set to be on the call? Please continue this week's MLB on Fox: On Deck article for the answers that you are requesting.
We will be watching an interleague showdown that has tons of intrigue behind it as Edmundo Sosa and the Philadelphia Phillies hit the road for a matchup against Josh Jung and the Texas Rangers on Saturday, August 9, at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox. Of course, since these two teams play in different leagues, it is rare to see the Phillies & Rangers play. But this weekend, these clubs will battle it out from Globe Life Field in Arlington, with both teams having their eyes 👁 on the postseason. Last year, the Phillies swept the Rangers in a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Both teams have been a heater since the July All-Star Break, each going 11-6 in 17 second-half MLB games. Kyle Schwarber is having an outstanding season for the Phillies. Schwarber has mashed 40 home runs, driven in 94 runs, and has an on-base percentage of .382. The Rangers are playing with immense confidence right now, as the team has revived hopes of a potential playoff run with a remarkable stretch of play in recent weeks. Adolis Garcia, Marcus Semien, and Josh Jung are clobbering home runs. 37-year-old Jacob deGrom is experiencing a career resurgence in 2025, with a 10-4 record in 22 starts. 🎙 Announcers are TBD.
"Baseball Night in America" goes to "The Gateway to the West", St. Louis, Missouri, for a National League Central clash as Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs battle Victor Scott II and the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, August 9, at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox. These bitter rivals are matching up for the third time this season. The Cubs have won 4 of 7 games against the Cardinals this season. With both teams in the playoff hunt, this is a crucial series for both sides. Recently, the Cubs obtained a series victory vs. the Orioles. Chicago is looking to keep pace with Christian Yelich and the scorching-hot Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the National League Central. Meanwhile, St. Louis has crumbled to open up the second half of the regular season, dropping 11 of 17 games. The Cardinals have to get back on track with this division series vs. the Cubs. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki are blasting home runs for the Cubs. 34-year-old Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is having a fine season for Chicago, recording 11 wins in 22 starts thus far. Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras is the lone player on the team to pound in at least 60 runs. Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray leads the pitching staff with wins (10) and strikeouts (141). 🎙 Announcers are TBD.
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Check out this week's broadcast schedule and commentator assignments for the MLB on Fox!
- MLB on Fox: On Deck | MLB Broadcast Schedule & Commentators (Fox) | Saturday, August 9, 2025
➠ 7:00 PM ET (Fox):
| ● Philadelphia Phillies at Texas Rangers (Distribution: TBD) - TBD - Fox
- TBD% of Markets Include: TBD
| ● Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals (Distribution: TBD) - TBD - Fox
- TBD% of Markets Include: TBD
- Note: The broadcast schedule, commentator assignments, and distribution are subject to change without notice.
|| ⦿ Sources 🛈: SportsLogos.Net, 506 Sports, & FOX Sports Press Pass ||
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