It’s the Athletics versus the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- TV Channels: MLB Cleveland Guardians
- Streaming: Guardians.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians on September 18, 2026
You can watch the Cleveland Guardians take on the Athletics live on DIRECTV on Guardians.TV and MLB Cleveland Guardians on September 18, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET.
Athletics (61-92) at Cleveland Guardians (78-75) — Game Preview
The Athletics (61-92) travel to Progressive Field on September 18, 2026, to face the Cleveland Guardians (78-75). Cleveland’s pitching staff carries a 3.80 ERA on the season, well ahead of Oakland’s 5.41 mark, though the Athletics counter with a bit more pop at the plate, hitting .244 as a team against Cleveland’s .236. Shea Langeliers has been the Athletics’ clearest power source, hitting .265 with 23 home runs and 55 RBIs from behind the plate, while Cleveland answers with Brayan Rocchio, who has driven in a team-high 67 runs to go with 13 home runs and a .248 average at shortstop.
Steven Kwan gives the Guardians a different look atop the order, pairing a .277 average with a .375 on-base percentage from left field. Cleveland enters play atop the AL Central, while the Athletics sit 16 games behind in the AL West race.
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What Time is the Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians Game Today?
The Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians game starts at 7:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians?
You can watch Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians on Guardians.TV, your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Athletics Channel on DIRECTV
NBC Sports California (Channel 698)
Cleveland Guardians Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Cleveland Guardians (Channel 662)
Players to Watch: Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians
Athletics
Shea Langeliers — C. Catcher Shea Langeliers leads the Athletics’ power production, hitting .265 with 23 home runs and 55 RBIs on the season. His 23 home runs top every hitter in this matchup, giving Oakland a genuine threat behind the plate even in a losing season.
Jeff McNeil — 2B. Second baseman Jeff McNeil brings a steadier contact profile to the Athletics’ lineup, hitting .268 with a .315 on-base percentage and a .371 slugging mark. His approach leans on putting the ball in play rather than power, a contrast to Langeliers further down the order.
Lawrence Butler — RF. Right fielder Lawrence Butler pairs 17 home runs and 59 RBIs with a .319 on-base percentage, hitting .231 on the year. His .390 slugging percentage points to real pop, even with the batting average sitting below his teammates.
Cleveland Guardians
Brayan Rocchio — SS. Shortstop Brayan Rocchio drives Cleveland’s offense from the top of the infield, batting .248 with 13 home runs and a team-high 67 RBIs. His RBI total outpaces every other hitter on this slate, making him the Guardians’ most consistent run producer.
Jose Ramirez — 3B. Third baseman Jose Ramirez adds a speed element alongside his power, stealing 33 bases while hitting .230 with 11 home runs and 49 RBIs. His .364 slugging percentage and 33 steals give Cleveland a rare combination of pop and legs in the same bat.
Steven Kwan — LF. Left fielder Steven Kwan sets the table for Cleveland, hitting .277 with a .375 on-base percentage, the highest mark among hitters in this matchup. His 30 RBIs and 3 home runs reflect a table-setter’s profile rather than a power bat.
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