CLEVELAND, Ohio – Despite a loss last night, the Cleveland Guardians are in good position to clinch a playoff berth and maybe even an AL Central crown when they face the Texas Rangers today – Saturday, Sept. 27 – 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 FOX with the first pitch at 7:15 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 (86-74) have won 17 of their last 21 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 2. They need a win and a Tigers loss to the Boston Red Sox to seal the division. Cleveland will clinch a playoff berth with an Astros loss.
Cleveland dropped their second straight contest after the Rangers jumped ahead with four runs in the first inning. The Guardians mustered only five hits for the second consecutive game.
The pressure is building with just two games to go until the postseason is finalized.
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.
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Guardians players to watch
Jose Ramirez
Ramirez has a team-high 30 home runs and 85 RBI with a .283 batting average and .866 OPS, which is 11th in MLB. Ramirez recently had an eight-game hitting streak snapped.
Kyle Manzardo
Manzardo has 27 home runs and 70 RBI with a .232 batting average and .766 OPS. He has three hits in his last five games, including one home run and two RBI.
Steven Kwan
Kwan has 11 home runs and 56 RBI with a .274 batting average and .709 OPS. Kwan has four hits in his last five games, including one home run and two RBI.
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Texas Rangers
Despite losing eight of their last 10 games, the Rangers (81-79) look to continue to play spoiler after they were eliminated from wildcard contention last week.
Texas is playing without several of its best bats, including Marcus Semien, Josh Smith, Corey Seager, among others.
The Rangers have won six of their last eight games against the Guardians, including a sweep back in August.
Texas is 33-46 on the road this season.
Rangers players to watch
Kyle Higashioka
Higashioka has 11 home runs and 47 RBI with a .241 batting average. 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 Jung
Jung has 14 home runs with 60 RBI and a .249 batting average. He has three hits in his last five games.
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Today’s pitching matchup
CLE Joey Cantillo (5-3, 3.21 ERA) vs. TEX Jacob Latz (2-0, 2.80)
Cantillo has been brilliant down the stretch. He has not allowed more than one earned run or five hits in six consecutive starts. The left-hander has turned heads with 100 strikeouts and a 1.30 WHIP.
Latz has offered his services in a variety of appearances this season. He has not allowed more than two earned runs in any start since May 2. The left-hander has 70 strikeouts with a 1.26 WHIP.
What are the latest odds for Guardians vs. Rangers?
Spread: CLE: (-1.5), TEX: (+1.5)
Moneyline: CLE: (-147), TEX: (+123)
Run total: 7
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: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Time: 7:15 p.m. Eastern
Where: Progressive Field | Cleveland, Ohio
Channel: FOX
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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