QUEENS, N.Y. – The Cleveland Guardians are in the Big Apple to open up a three-game series against the New York Mets today – Monday, Aug. 4 – at Citi Field in Queens, New York. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services.
How do I watch Guardians vs. Mets for free?
The game will broadcast live on CleGuardians.TV and SportsNet NY with the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. Eastern. Those who have cut the cable cord can catch the game at no cost by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which is also offering $30 off your first month.
FuboTV also has $20 off your first month.
Streaming serviceMonthly PriceFree trial LengthDiscountDIRECTV$74.99Yes5-day$30 off first monthFuboTV$64.99NoN/A$20 off first monthCleveland Guardians
The Guardians (56-55) are making a push for the AL wildcard, currently sitting three games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final postseason spot. Cleveland is eight games behind the division-leading Detroit Tigers in the AL Central.
They came up short on a sweep attempt of the freefalling Minnesota Twins, dropping a 5-4 contest on Aug. 3.
Cleveland is 16-7 since July 7, which is the best record in the American League in that span. They tallied a sweep over the Astros, and beat up on the Chicago White Sox, Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies and Twins.
However, the Guardians have a minus-28 run differential and are near the bottom of the league in runs scored per game (3.93) and OPS (.679).
Guardians players to watch
Jose Ramirez
Ramirez has a team-high 23 home runs and 61 RBI with a .302 batting average and .910 OPS, which are both top eight in baseball. He carries a five-game hitting streak, including four multi-hit performances.
Kyle Manzardo
Manzardo has 18 home runs with 48 RBI and a .235 batting average. The rising contributor has six hits in his last five games, including five RBI.
Steven Kwan
Kwan has nine home runs and 38 RBI with a .281 batting average. He has recorded four hits in his last five games, including one RBI.
Watch Guardians vs. Mets for free on DIRECTV
New York Mets
The Mets (63-49) have lost five of their last six games. They sit half a game behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East standings.
They are coming off an ugly 12-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 3, after snapping a four-game losing streak.
New York’s offense has been mild for the star power that they possess. The Mets are averaging 4.39 runs per game. They are one of three teams in MLB that tout three players (Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso and Juan Soto) with 20 or more home runs this season.
The Mets are a potent 38-18 at Citi Field this season, which is the best home record in baseball.
Mets players to watch
Francisco Lindor
Lindor, who spent his time with Cleveland in his early years, has 21 home runs and 64 RBI with a .251 batting average. He has notched five hits in his last three games, including one home run and five RBI.
Pete Alonso
Alonso has 24 home runs and 86 RBI with a .260 batting average and .854 OPS. He has three hits in his last three games, including two home runs and five RBI.
Juan Soto
Soto has 25 home runs and 63 RBI with a .247 batting average and .859 OPS. He is riding a three-game hitting streak.
Today’s pitching matchup
CLE Slade Cecconi (5-4, 3.77 ERA) vs. NYM Sean Manaea (1-1, 2.08)
Cecconi has only allowed more than three earned runs twice in his 13 starts this season. He has allowed more than six hits twice in that span. Cecconi has gone seven or more innings in three of his last four outings. The right-hander has tallied 63 strikeouts with a 1.22 WHIP.
Manaea has produced a small sample size with just four starts this season. He has allowed exactly one earned run in all four of those appearances while striking out at least four batters. The left-hander has 22 strikeouts with a 0.87 WHIP.
What are the latest odds for Guardians vs. Mets?
Spread: CLE: (+1.5), NYM: (-1.5)
Moneyline: CLE: (-198), NYM: (+160)
Run total: 8
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Guardians vs. Mets game on TV and streaming services:
What: Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Mets
When: Monday, Aug. 4, 2025
Time: 7:10 p.m. Eastern
Where: Citi Field | Queens, N.Y.
Channel: CleGuardians.TV and SportsNet NY
Best streaming options: FuboTV ($20 off first month) and DIRECTV (free trial and $30 off first month)
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