DETROIT – The season could be on the line over the next week as the Cleveland Guardians open up a pivotal three-game road series against the division-leading Detroit Tigers today – Tuesday, Sept. 16 – at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
How do I watch Guardians vs. Tigers for free?
The game will broadcast live on CleGuardians.TV and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit with the first pitch at 6:40 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.
Cleveland Guardians
After winning nine of their last 10, the Guardians (78-71) have made it to their defining moment of the season. Will they gain ground on the Tigers and stay in the wildcard hunt, or flounder away their final postseason opportunity?
The Guardians trail the Tigers by 6.5 games atop the AL Central and have six more meetings with Detroit before the end of the season. Cleveland trails the Houston Astros for the final AL wildcard spot by three games.
The Guardians have hit just nine home runs and are averaging four runs per game in their last 10 games.
Cleveland is 38-23 since July 7, and that’s including a 10-game losing streak. The Guardians are 10-4 in September.
Guardians players to watch
Jose Ramirez
Ramirez has a team-high 28 home runs and 77 RBI with a .281 batting average and .854 OPS. He has two hits in his last five games, including one RBI.
Kyle Manzardo
Manzardo has 26 home runs and 67 RBI with a .236 batting average and .785 OPS. He has three hits in his last five games, including one home run and two RBI.
Steven Kwan
Kwan has 10 home runs and 48 RBI with a .273 batting average. He has notched four hits in his last five games.
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Detroit Tigers
The Tigers (85-65) have lost three of their last four, including a series against the Miami Marlins. Detroit is trying to put the AL Central division title on ice after holding a commanding lead for the second half of the season.
They have hit 11 home runs while averaging 5.5 runs per game in their last 10 games. Detroit ranks eighth in offense this season, averaging 4.86 runs per game.
While the Guardians have turned up the heat in the final stretch, the Tigers are just under .500 with a 28-31 since July 7.
Detroit is 46-29 at Comerica Park this season.
Tigers players to watch
Spencer Torkelson
Torkelson has tabbed 28 home runs and 72 RBI with a career campaign. He is batting .237 heading into the series with the Guardians. Torkelson has six hits in his last five games.
Riley Greene
Greene has tallied 34 home runs and 108 RBI with a .268 batting average and .825 OPS. He has three hits in his last five games, including two home runs and four RBI.
Zach McKinstry
McKinstry has 11 home runs and 48 RBI with a .261 batting average and .777 OPS. He has gone hitless in his last four games.
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Today’s pitching matchup
CLE Joey Cantillo (5-3, 3.36 ERA) vs. DET Casey Mize (14-5, 3.83)
Cantillo has been brilliant in recent outings. He has not allowed more than one earned run in each of his last four starts. The left-hander has 92 strikeouts and a 1.32 WHIP.
Mize has been a strong option in the Tigers’ rotation, but has struggled in recent outings, allowing three or more earned runs in three of his last five outings. The right-hander has 118 strikeouts and a 1.27 WHIP.
What are the latest odds for Guardians vs. Tigers?
Spread: CLE: (+1.5), DET: (-1.5)
Moneyline: CLE: (+120), DET: (-141)
Run total: 8.5
Odds courtesy of DraftKings
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Guardians vs. Tigers game on TV and streaming services:
What: Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers
When: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
Time: 6:40 p.m. Eastern
Where: Comerica Park | Detroit, Mich.
Channel: CleGuardians.TV and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit
Best streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off first month) and FuboTV (free trial and $30 off first month)
