It’s the New York Mets versus the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on August 4, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- TV Channels: SportsNet New York (SNY), MLB Cleveland Guardians
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians on August 4, 2026
You can watch the Cleveland Guardians take on the New York Mets live on DIRECTV on SportsNet New York (SNY) and MLB Cleveland Guardians on August 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
New York Mets (47-66) at Cleveland Guardians (57-56) — Game Preview
The New York Mets (47-66) travel to Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Guardians (57-56) this evening. New York has out-homered Cleveland at the team level with 131 home runs against the Guardians’ 109, while Cleveland’s staff owns the tighter mark with a 3.76 team ERA compared to the Mets’ 4.10. Bo Bichette anchors the Mets’ infield at third base, hitting .254 with 10 home runs and 53 RBIs, while Chase DeLauter has emerged as a complete offensive threat in right field for Cleveland, batting .278 with a .347 on-base percentage and a .444 slugging mark to go with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs. Francisco Alvarez has quietly matched that power from behind the plate for New York, hitting .255 with 12 home runs and a .341 on-base percentage over 76 games, and Kyle Manzardo has provided similar thump for Cleveland with 13 home runs from first base.
New York will also be without Juan Soto tonight, who is sidelined with a left calf strain, leaving more of the offensive workload to Bichette and Alvarez. The Guardians sit just 3 games back in the American League Central while the Mets remain 20.5 games behind in the National League East.
Regional Coverage
SportsNet New York (SNY), MLB Cleveland Guardians
League Packages
What Time is the New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians Game Today?
The New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians?
You can watch New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
New York Mets Channel on DIRECTV
The Mets air locally on SportsNet New York (SNY) (Channel 639) on DIRECTV.
Cleveland Guardians Channel on DIRECTV
The Guardians air locally on MLB Cleveland Guardians (Channel 662) on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians
New York Mets
Bo Bichette — 3B. Bichette holds down third base for the Mets and has driven in 53 runs this season while hitting .254 with 10 home runs. His .298 on-base percentage and .362 slugging percentage make him one of the steadier bats in a New York lineup that has struggled to find consistency this year.
Francisco Alvarez — C. Behind the plate, Alvarez has quietly put together a well-rounded season, batting .255 with 12 home runs and 27 RBIs over 76 games. His .341 on-base percentage paired with a .440 slugging mark shows a catcher who can work a count and still do damage when he connects.
Marcus Semien — 2B. Semien has been an everyday presence at second base for New York, appearing in 94 games while contributing 12 home runs and 35 RBIs. His .268 on-base percentage and .349 slugging percentage reflect a season built on everyday reliability rather than standout production.
Cleveland Guardians
Chase DeLauter — RF. DeLauter has been one of Cleveland’s most complete hitters this season, batting .278 with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs over 95 games. A .347 on-base percentage and a .444 slugging percentage round out a well balanced offensive line from right field.
Kyle Manzardo — 1B. Manzardo supplies pop in Cleveland’s lineup from first base, connecting for 13 home runs and driving in 39 runs this season. His .215 batting average points to a swing geared for the long ball rather than for average, a trade-off that has still produced steady run totals for the Guardians.
Steven Kwan — LF. Kwan sets the tone from the leadoff spot in left field, hitting .258 with a .360 on-base percentage across 104 games this season. He has just 1 home run and 21 RBIs on the year, but his contact-oriented approach at the plate makes him a difficult out atop Cleveland’s order.
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