{"id":20528,"date":"2025-05-12T07:09:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T07:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/20528\/"},"modified":"2025-05-12T07:09:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T07:09:16","slug":"how-to-watch-wild-card-without-cable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/20528\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch wild card without cable"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2024 MLB playoffs<\/a> kicks off on Tuesday with eight teams battling it out in the first game of the wild card series round, with the top two from each league advancing to continue their World Series campaign.<\/p>\n

In Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, the Detroit Tigers<\/a> will face the Houston Astros<\/a>. Despite dealing with a right knee sprain, the impactful Yordan Alvarez<\/a> is in the lineup as the designated hitter. The team is carrying 11 pitchers, Justin Verlander<\/a> is themost noteworthy commission this round.<\/p>\n

Verlander, who pitched on Saturday in the 4-3 win against the Cleveland Guardians, marked his 262nd career victory. Alvarez, with his .308 batting average, 35 home runs, and a .959 OPS, is set to be a game-changer for the Astros.<\/p>\n

Here is all the information on how to catch Tuesday’s wildcard games and how to stream.<\/p>\n

MLB wild card predictions: Who will move on? Expert picks, schedule for opening round<\/a><\/p>\n

2024 MLB wild-card seriesAmerican League Wild Card Series<\/p>\n

All times Eastern.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Oct. 1:Game 1: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros, 2:30 p.m. on ABC or stream on FuboGame 1: Kansas City vs. Baltimore Orioles, 4 p.m. on ESPN2 or stream on FuboWednesday, Oct. 2:Game 2: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros, 2:30 p.m. on ABC or stream on FuboGame 2: Kansas City vs. Baltimore Orioles, 4:30 p.m. on ESPN2 or stream on FuboThursday, Oct. 3:<\/p>\n

Game 3 if Necessary.<\/p>\n

Game 3: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros, 2:30 p.m. on ABC or stream on FuboGame 3: Kansas City vs. Baltimore Orioles, 4 p.m. on ESPN2 or stream on FuboNational League Wild Card Series<\/p>\n

All times Eastern.<\/p>\n

Game 1: New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 5:30 p.m. on ESPN or stream on FuboGame 1: Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN2 or stream on FuboWednesday, Oct. 2:Game 2: New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN or stream on FuboGame 2: Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN2 or stream on FuboThursday, Oct. 3:<\/p>\n

Game 3 if Necessary.<\/p>\n

Game 3: New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7 p.m. on ESPN or stream on FuboGame 3: Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN2 or stream on Fubo<\/p>\n

Steam 2024 MLB playoffs: Watch MLB postseason live with Fubo (free trial)<\/a><\/p>\n

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