It’s the Minnesota Twins versus the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH on May 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- TV Channels: MLB Minnesota Twins, MLB Cleveland Guardians
- Streaming: Apple TV, Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV 1 channel (9528)
How to Watch Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians on May 8, 2026
You can watch the Cleveland Guardians take on the Minnesota Twins live on Apple TV, Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV 1 (9528), with DIRECTV, on May 8, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
Minnesota Twins (16-22) at Cleveland Guardians (20-19) — Game Preview
Friday Night Baseball brings the AL Central to Apple TV. Cleveland sits at 20-19 after splitting four with the Royals and would like to start a real run, while Minnesota has staggered to 16-22 after dropping two of three in Washington. Connor Prielipp (1-0, 3.86 ERA) gets the start for the Twins after an impressive 14-inning sample with a 0.93 WHIP. He gets a tough draw in Parker Messick, who has a 2.40 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 44 strikeouts across 41.1 innings for the Guardians. Byron Buxton leads Minnesota with 11 home runs, and Brooks Lee has been the best everyday bat at .270 with 23 RBI. Chase DeLauter is hitting .306 for Cleveland with 23 RBI of his own, and Gavin Williams has 60 strikeouts to lead the staff.
Regional Coverage
MLB Minnesota Twins, MLB Cleveland Guardians
Streaming
Apple TV, Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV 1, Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV 1 (9528)
What Time is the Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins Game Today?
The Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians game starts at 7:15 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians?
You can watch Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians on Apple TV, Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV 1, Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV 1 (9528).
Minnesota Twins Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Minnesota Twins (Channel 668)
Cleveland Guardians Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Cleveland Guardians (Channel 662)
Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians — Team Stats
| Minnesota Twins | Cleveland Guardians | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 16-22 | 20-19 |
| Top HR Hitter | Byron Buxton (11) | Jose Ramirez (6) |
| Top Pitcher (ERA) | Taj Bradley (2.87) | Parker Messick (2.40) |
Players to Watch: Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians
Minnesota Twins
Byron Buxton — CF. Leads the Twins with 11 home runs and remains the most game-changing athlete in the Minnesota lineup when healthy.
Brooks Lee — SS. Hitting .270 with 23 RBI and producing as the everyday shortstop. The Twins need him to keep going.
Cleveland Guardians
Parker Messick — SP. Tonight’s starter at 3-1 with a 2.40 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 44 strikeouts across 41.1 innings. The young left-hander has been one of the better stories in the AL.
Chase DeLauter — RF. Slashing .306 with 23 RBI and giving Cleveland a steady right-handed bat to pair with Jose Ramirez.
Injury Report: Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians
Minnesota Twins
Jace Kaminska (SP) — Out
Cole Sands (RP) — 15-Day-IL
Mick Abel (SP) — 15-Day-IL
Cody Laweryson (RP) — 15-Day-IL
Garrett Acton (RP) — 15-Day-IL
Pablo Lopez (SP) — 60-Day-IL
David Festa (SP) — 60-Day-IL
Cleveland Guardians
Gabriel Arias (SS) — 10-Day-IL
Andrew Walters (RP) — 15-Day-IL
Shawn Armstrong (RP) — 15-Day-IL
Ben Lively (SP) — Day-To-Day
Kolby Allard (RP) — Day-To-Day
CJ Kayfus (LF) — Day-To-Day
Carlos Hernandez (RP) — Day-To-Day
Davis Sharpe (RP) — Day-To-Day
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