NL East rivals clash as the Braves and Phillies open a weekend series in Atlanta. Here's when and where to watch Friday.

The Atlanta Braves play against the Chicago Cubs in their series finale today. The baseball game is scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. CT on MLB.TV. Fans can watch this MLB game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and Fubo TV.

Atlanta Braves fans, you can start to get excited about seeing Spencer Strider back in the rotation. On Wednesday, before the Tigers game, multiple reports surfaced that Spencer Strider will start on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies in Coors Field.

The Atlanta Braves' timeline to see five-time All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna, Jr.in action got moved up by one full series. The club reinstated Acuna from the 10-day injured list on Monday in advance of its four-game series in Miami.

The Braves can’t stop winning, and Mauricio Dubon has been a significant reason why the club is still sporting the best record in the sport. Starting at shortstop yesterday, Dubon homered for the third consecutive game — a two-run shot that tied the game at three.

The Atlanta Braves are 12-7 through their first 19 games, and have been somewhat of a surprising team in Major League Baseball to start the season. Osvaldo Bido is a four-year MLB veteran pitcher, but carries a 6.30 ERA this season over 10 innings.