CLEVELAND, Ohio – After taking two of three from the Detroit Tigers, the Guardians conclude their regular season slate with a three-game series against the Texas Rangers today – Friday, Sept. 26 – at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
How do I watch Guardians vs. Rangers for free?
The game will broadcast live on CleGuardians.TV, Victory+ and MLB Network (out of market only) 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 $35 off your first month.
FuboTV also has a free trial and $30 off your first month.
The most flexible option is Sling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter.
Streaming serviceMonthly PriceFree trial LengthDiscountDIRECTV$74.99Yes5-day$35 off first monthFuboTV$64.99Yes1-day$30 off first monthSling TV$4.99-199.99NoN/ANoCleveland Guardians
The Guardians (86-73) have won 17 of their last 20 games and are tied with Detroit Tigers for the top spot in the division. Cleveland owns the tiebreaker against the Tigers and the Houston Astros in case the teams finish with identical records.
The Guardians’ magic number to win the Central is 3.
After winning five straight games against the freefalling Tigers, who had lost eight straight, Cleveland finally gave away a little momentum with 4-2 loss on Sept. 25. Detroit begins a three-game series at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox tonight.
The Guardians offense had no answer for Detroit’s patented pitching chaos, which began with a strong showing from Troy Melton and continued with a six-pitcher combo that allowed a total of five hits.
The Guardians have the 27th ranked offense in baseball, averaging 3.9 runs per game. They also own the second-worst batting average in the league, connecting on a .226 clip.
The pitching staff has carried the weight of an improbable resurgence, tallying a 3.68 ERA, which is the fourth-best in baseball.
Cleveland chased down the Tigers after trailing by as many as 15 1/2 games on July 8. They were 10 1/2 games out back on Sept. 1. If they hold onto the division lead, the Guardians will own the rights to the greatest division comeback in MLB history.
The Guardians are trying to make the playoffs for the 15th time since 1995. Buy Guardians playoff tickets now!
Guardians players to watch
Jose Ramirez
Ramirez has a team-high 30 home runs and 85 RBI with a .284 batting average and .869 OPS, which is 11th in MLB. He has an eight-game hitting streak, including two home runs and seven RBI in that span.
Kyle Manzardo
Manzardo has 26 home runs and 68 RBI with a .232 batting average and .761 OPS. He has three hits in his last five games, including one RBI.
Steven Kwan
Kwan has 11 home runs and 56 RBI with a .275 batting average and .713 OPS. Kwan has six hits in his last six games, including one home run and six RBI.
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Texas Rangers
The Rangers (80-79) have fallen out of wildcard contention as they look to play spoiler after losing nine of their last 10 games. With the latest slide, a chunk of their impact players have been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Texas dropped two of three against the Minnesota Twins, including a 4-0 defeat on Sept. 25. Texas was held scoreless for the first time since Sept. 6.
The Rangers’ offense is one spot ahead of the Guardians, ranked 26th with a .234 batting average.
Texas owns the best combined ERA in MLB, sporting a 3.46 mark.
The Rangers have won five of their last seven games against the Guardians, including a sweep back in August.
Rangers players to watch
Kyle Higashioka
Higashioka has 11 home runs and 47 RBI with a .241 batting average. He has three hits in his last five games. He has one hit in his last five games, including one home run and one RBI.
Adolis Garcia
Garcia has 18 home runs and 74 RBI with a .226 batting average. He has gone hitless (0 for 14) in his last five games.
Josh Smith
Smith has 10 home runs and 35 RBI with a .251 batting average and .700 OPS. He has one hit in his last five games, including one home run and one RBI.
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Today’s pitching matchup
CLE Slade Cecconi (7-6, 4.15) vs. TEX Jack Leiter (9-10, 3.92)
Cecconi, who is making his 23rd start, has delivered a mixed bag of results down the stretch, including two shutouts and a seven-run outing. He has allowed a combined six hits in his last three starts. The right-hander has 106 strikeouts and a 1.18 WHIP.
The Guardians are flirting with the best bullpen in baseball once again, holding a 3.45 ERA. Only the San Diego Padres have a better mark.
Leiter, who is making his 29th start of the season, has allowed at least three earned runs in each of his last three starts. He has struck out at least four batters in his last seven appearances. Leiter’s 10.6% walk rate opens up plenty of opportunities for base traffic. The right-hander has 138 strikeouts with a 1.31 WHIP.
What are the latest odds for Guardians vs. Rangers?
Spread: CLE: (-1.5), TEX: (+1.5)
Moneyline: CLE: (-160), TEX: (+135)
Run total: 7.5
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Guardians vs. Rangers game on TV and streaming services:
What: Cleveland Guardians vs. Texas Rangers
When: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
Time: 7:10 p.m. Eastern
Where: Progressive Field | Cleveland, Ohio
Channel: CleGuardians.TV, Victory+ and MLB Network (out of market only)
Best streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $30 off your first month) and Sling TV (half off first month and daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and season pass)
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