It’s the New York Mets versus the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on August 6, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:10 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 6, 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 6, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET.
New York Mets (49-66) at Cleveland Guardians (57-58) — Game Preview
The New York Mets head into Progressive Field sitting at 49-66, while the Cleveland Guardians sit at 57-58 and just three games back in the AL Central. New York carries the heavier power number in this matchup, with 137 team home runs to Cleveland’s 109, while the Guardians have pitched to a sturdier 3.74 team ERA against New York’s 4.07. Bo Bichette drives New York’s lineup from third base at .256 with 11 home runs and 55 RBIs, while Chase DeLauter answers for Cleveland at .276 with 12 home runs and an identical 55 RBIs from right field.
Carson Benge gives the Mets a second look in right field, hitting .263 with 13 home runs that top both Bichette’s 11 and DeLauter’s 12. Kyle Manzardo supplies Cleveland’s other power source at first base, going deep 13 times, one more than DeLauter, though his .215 average trails the rest of the regular lineup. New York is still missing Juan Soto, out with a left calf strain, as the Mets try to close a 20.5-game gap in the NL 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 1:10 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, either SportsNet New York (SNY) or MLB Cleveland Guardians, and MLB Extra Innings®.
New York Mets Channel on DIRECTV
Mets fans can find the game on SportsNet New York (SNY) (Channel 639).
Cleveland Guardians Channel on DIRECTV
Guardians fans can find the game on MLB Cleveland Guardians (Channel 662).
Players to Watch: New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians
New York Mets
Bo Bichette — 3B. Bichette holds down third base for the Mets and leads the club with 55 RBIs, hitting .256 with 11 home runs. He’s getting on base at a .299 clip with a .368 slugging percentage, a .667 OPS mark for the position.
Carson Benge — RF. Benge patrols right field for New York and is hitting .263 with 43 RBIs, and his 13 home runs top Bichette’s 11 and Francisco Alvarez’s 12. His .325 on-base percentage and .403 slugging percentage combine for a .728 OPS, which clears Bichette’s .667 mark but sits behind Alvarez’s .765.
Francisco Alvarez — C. Alvarez catches for the Mets and carries the most thump of the trio, slugging .430 with 12 home runs and a .251 average. He also owns the highest OPS of the three at .765, built on a .335 on-base percentage that tops Bichette’s .299 mark.
Cleveland Guardians
Chase DeLauter — RF. DeLauter holds down right field for Cleveland, hitting .276 with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs this season. He’s reaching base at a .352 clip and slugging .439, good for a .791 OPS this season.
Kyle Manzardo — 1B. Manzardo starts at first base for the Guardians and supplies raw power with 13 home runs, one more than DeLauter’s 12, though his average sits at .215. He has driven in 39 runs this season, providing pop lower in Cleveland’s order.
Steven Kwan — LF. Kwan mans left field as Cleveland’s table-setter, hitting .260 with a .362 on-base percentage that tops DeLauter’s .352 mark despite far less power. His slugging percentage is a modest .318 with 1 home run and 21 RBIs, reflecting a contact-over-power approach at the top of the order.
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