Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers Live Stream: How to Watch MLB

Division-leading Guardians continue road trip in series opener against the slumping Tigers

Winners of eight of their last 11 games, the Cleveland Guardians begin their four-game mid-week series against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night in the first meeting of the season between the American League Central Division foes. The Tigers have sleepwalked through May, losing 10 of their last 12 games and each of the last four series, as they turn to veteran lefty Framber Valdez (2-2, 4.32 ERA) in search of his first win in a month and his first home win since April 3. The Guardians will counter with right-hander Slade Cecconi (2-4, 5.60 ERA) who has picked up two wins already in May and has allowed just two earned runs with 10 strikeouts over his last 9.1 innings of work.

How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers:

Date: May 18, 2026  

Time: 6:30 p.m. ET

TV Channel: Cleveland Guardians (NEW), Detroit Tigers, FOX Deportes, FOX Sports 1, MLB.TV – Cleveland Guardians, MLB.TV – Detroit Tigers

Location: Comerica Park

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Off consecutive two-hit games, Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio leads the team hitting .285 at the plate this season, but has historically struggled against the Tigers hitting just .171 with six RBIs in 28 career games versus Detroit. Rocchio, now in his fourth season in Cleveland, is on pace to shatter his career highs in runs scored, hits, RBIs and stolen bases as he aims to help the Guardians make a third consecutive playoff appearance.

Tigers left fielder Riley Greene is seventh in Major League Baseball hitting .320 this season and comes into Monday after his 11-game hit streak was snapped in Sunday’s loss to Toronto. Greene, who has posted career highs in home runs in each of his first four seasons in the league, has struggled to find the power numbers from last season where he belted 36 home runs and became the first Tiger in a decade to drive in over 100 runs.

What time is Guardians vs Tigers?

Coverage of the Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers starts  Monday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m ET. Tune in to see if the Tigers can snap out of their recent funk or if the Guardians can take a step to claiming their third consecutive road series.

What channel is the Guardians vs Tigers game on?

Looking to watch the game? Subscribers can tune to Cleveland Guardians (NEW), Detroit Tigers, FOX Deportes, FOX Sports 1, MLB.TV – Cleveland Guardians, or MLB.TV – Detroit Tigers to catch the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup at home or on the go with the Fubo TV app.

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