It’s the Cleveland Guardians versus the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 21, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- TV Channels: MLB Network®, MLB Cleveland Guardians, Detroit SportsNet
- Streaming: Cleveland Guardians – MLB.TV, Detroit Tigers – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers on May 21, 2026
You can watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Cleveland Guardians live on DIRECTV on Cleveland Guardians – MLB.TV, Detroit Tigers – MLB.TV, MLB Network®, MLB Cleveland Guardians, Detroit SportsNet on May 21, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET.
Cleveland Guardians (29-22) at Detroit Tigers (20-30) — Game Preview
The Guardians head to Comerica Park to face a Tigers club that enters at 20-30, while Cleveland’s 29-22 mark gives the visitors the firmer footing for a midday first pitch. Cleveland has been the stingier side on the mound, posting a 3.72 team ERA against Detroit’s 3.98, and both lineups rank in the lower half by batting average, with the Tigers hitting .236 and Cleveland .231 across 51 and 50 games respectively. Joey Cantillo (3-1, 3.40 ERA) takes the ball for Cleveland with a 1.35 WHIP across 50.1 innings, opposite Casey Mize, whose 2.43 ERA and 1.05 WHIP through 37.0 innings make him the more efficient arm on the day. On the Detroit side, Riley Greene has powered the home lineup with a .333 batting average and a .430 on-base percentage, while Cleveland leans on Chase DeLauter, who has driven in 30 runs as the Guardians’ top RBI man. Out of the Tigers bullpen, Brant Hurter brings a 3.00 ERA and four wins into the late innings. Cleveland’s running game gives the Tigers an edge, with 53 stolen bases on the year against Detroit’s 20.
Regional Coverage
MLB Cleveland Guardians, Detroit SportsNet
National TV
MLB Network®
Streaming
Cleveland Guardians – MLB.TV, Detroit Tigers – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians Game Today?
The Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers game starts at 1:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers?
You can watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers on Cleveland Guardians – MLB.TV, Detroit Tigers – MLB.TV, MLB Network®, your local regional sports network, MLB Cleveland Guardians, Detroit SportsNet and MLB Extra Innings®.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Cleveland Guardians (Channel 662), Detroit SportsNet (Channel 663)
Players to Watch: Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Guardians
Angel Martinez — LF. The corner outfielder is hitting .263 with nine home runs and 26 RBIs as one of Cleveland’s primary power threats this season. His role in the lineup centers on damage on contact rather than getting on base.
Chase DeLauter — RF. DeLauter leads the Guardians with 30 RBIs while hitting .274 and slotting in as one of the team’s most reliable run producers. He also has seven home runs to his name through the early going.
Joey Cantillo — SP. Cantillo is scheduled to start for Cleveland with a 3-1 record, 3.40 ERA and 45 strikeouts. His 1.35 WHIP gives the Guardians a left-handed arm against a Detroit lineup hitting .236 as a team.
Detroit Tigers
Riley Greene — LF. Greene is hitting .333 with a .430 on-base percentage and a .486 slugging mark as the table-setter for Detroit’s offense. His ability to reach base has helped stabilize the lineup during a slower offensive stretch.
Dillon Dingler — C. The Tigers backstop has eight home runs and 28 RBIs while hitting .234, giving Detroit a power source from behind the plate. His RBI total leads a Tigers lineup that has scored just 195 runs.
Casey Mize — SP. Mize is scheduled to start for Detroit with a 2-2 record, 2.43 ERA and 39 strikeouts. His 1.05 WHIP gives the Tigers the stronger starter profile on paper.
Injury Report: Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Guardians
Gabriel Arias (SS) — 10-day IL, left hamstring strain
Detroit Tigers
Justin Verlander (SP) — 60-day IL, left hip inflammation
Gleyber Torres (2B) — 10-day IL, left oblique strain
Jackson Jobe (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Javier Baez (SS) — 10-day IL, right ankle sprain
Ty Madden (SP) — 15-day IL, right forearm bruise
Kerry Carpenter (RF) — 10-day IL, left shoulder sprain
Tarik Skubal (SP) — 15-day IL, left elbow surgery
Beau Brieske (RP) — 60-day IL, left thigh strain
Trey Sweeney (SS) — 60-day IL, right shoulder strain
Reese Olson (SP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder surgery
Parker Meadows (CF) — 60-day IL, left arm fracture
Bailey Horn (RP) — 60-day IL, left elbow surgery
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