It’s the Detroit Tigers versus the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Citi Field, New York, NY
- TV Channels: Detroit SportsNet, SportsNet New York (SNY)
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets on May 12, 2026
You can watch the New York Mets take on the Detroit Tigers live on Detroit SportsNet channel 663 and SportsNet New York (SNY) channel 639 with DIRECTV on May 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET.
Detroit Tigers (19-22) at New York Mets (15-25) — Game Preview
The Mets are 15-25 and the offense has been the issue. Mark Vientos leads the way with just five home runs and Francisco Alvarez tops the lineup at .236. New York will hand the ball to Freddy Peralta, who has a 3.12 ERA across his first stretch with the club. Detroit counters with Jack Flaherty at 5.56, looking for his first win of the year. Riley Greene has been Detroit’s best bat at .317 with a .418 OBP, and Brant Hurter has emerged as the staff’s quiet difference-maker out of the bullpen at 1.66.
Regional Coverage
Detroit SportsNet, SportsNet New York (SNY)
League Packages
What Time is the New York Mets vs. Detroit Tigers Game Today?
The Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets game starts at 7:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets?
You can watch Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Detroit Tigers Channel on DIRECTV
Detroit SportsNet (Channel 663)
New York Mets Channel on DIRECTV
SportsNet New York (SNY) (Channel 639)
Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets — Team Stats
| Detroit Tigers | New York Mets | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 19-22 | 15-25 |
| Top hitter (AVG) | Riley Greene — .317 | Francisco Alvarez — .236 |
| HR leader | Kerry Carpenter — 6 | Mark Vientos — 5 |
| RBI leader | Dillon Dingler — 26 | Bo Bichette — 16 |
| ERA leader | Brant Hurter — 1.66 | Clay Holmes — 1.86 |
Players to Watch: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets
Detroit Tigers
Riley Greene — LF. .317 average, .418 OBP, .490 slug. The most balanced bat in the Detroit lineup. Greene drives runs in and rarely gives away an at-bat.
Dillon Dingler — C. Six homers, 26 RBIs, .232 average. The unexpected RBI leader and the kind of bat that quietly keeps Detroit innings alive.
New York Mets
Mark Vientos — 1B. Five home runs, 16 RBIs. The Mets need more from this spot in the order and Vientos has the bat to deliver it.
Clay Holmes — SP. 1.86 ERA, four wins, 37 strikeouts. Holmes isn’t pitching tonight, but he has been the staff’s best arm in his transition to the rotation.
Injury Report: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets
Detroit Tigers
Justin Verlander (SP) — 60-day IL, left hip inflammation
Kerry Carpenter (RF) — 10-day IL, left shoulder sprain
Casey Mize (SP) — 15-day IL, strained groin
Will Vest (RP) — 15-day IL, right forearm inflammation
Tarik Skubal (SP) — 15-day IL, left elbow surgery
Reese Olson (SP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder surgery
Parker Meadows (CF) — 60-day IL, left arm fracture
Framber Valdez (SP) — Suspended
Javier Baez (SS) — 10-day IL, right ankle sprain
New York Mets
Mike Tauchman (RF) — out, left knee surgery
A.J. Minter (RP) — 15-day IL, left lat surgery
Kodai Senga (SP) — 15-day IL, back inflammation
Jorge Polanco (1B) — 10-day IL, left achilles inflammation
Luis Robert Jr. (CF) — 10-day IL, back
Ronny Mauricio (SS) — 10-day IL, left thumb fracture
Tylor Megill (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Francisco Lindor (SS) — 10-day IL, left calf strain
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