It’s the San Francisco Giants versus the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on August 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- TV Channels: NBC Sports Bay Area
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch San Francisco Giants vs. Cleveland Guardians on August 18, 2026
You can watch the Cleveland Guardians take on the San Francisco Giants live on DIRECTV on NBC Sports Bay Area on August 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
San Francisco Giants (51-73) at Cleveland Guardians (60-65) — Game Preview
The San Francisco Giants (51-73) visit the Cleveland Guardians (60-65) at Progressive Field on August 18, 2026. San Francisco’s lineup has produced 137 home runs as a team this season while Cleveland’s has hit 119, the widest gap between these two rosters. Rafael Devers has driven that power for the Giants, batting .246 with 25 home runs and 69 RBIs at first base, and Rhys Hoskins has provided a similar jolt for Cleveland with 13 home runs and 38 RBIs even though his average sits at .178. Jung Hoo Lee gives San Francisco a steadier bat near the top of the order, hitting .292 with a .328 on-base percentage and a .432 slugging mark in right field.
Cleveland counters with Jo Adell, who has 18 home runs and 67 RBIs from right field, and Steven Kwan, who brings a .366 on-base percentage and a .266 average out of left field. Playing through back spasms, Willy Adames remains in the lineup for San Francisco and has put together 19 home runs and 48 RBIs from shortstop this season. Cleveland trails the leader in its division by 5.5 games while San Francisco sits 23 games back in its own.
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What Time is the San Francisco Giants vs. Cleveland Guardians Game Today?
The San Francisco Giants vs. Cleveland Guardians game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch San Francisco Giants vs. Cleveland Guardians?
You can watch San Francisco Giants vs. Cleveland Guardians on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
San Francisco Giants Channel on DIRECTV
San Francisco Giants games can be found on NBC Sports Bay Area (Channel 696).
Cleveland Guardians Channel on DIRECTV
Cleveland Guardians games can be found on MLB Cleveland Guardians (Channel 662).
Players to Watch: San Francisco Giants vs. Cleveland Guardians
San Francisco Giants
Jung Hoo Lee — RF. Lee holds down right field for San Francisco and is hitting .292 on the season with a .328 on-base percentage and a .432 slugging mark. His contact-oriented profile has made him a steady presence at the top of the Giants’ order all year.
Rafael Devers — 1B. Devers has been the Giants’ primary power source since his move to first base, batting .246 with 25 home runs and 69 RBIs. His .320 on-base percentage and .474 slugging percentage give San Francisco length in the middle of its lineup even on nights the average dips.
Willy Adames — SS. Playing through back spasms, Adames remains in the lineup and has put together 19 home runs and 48 RBIs from shortstop this season. He’s hitting .224 with a .413 slugging percentage, adding thump to a Giants infield that already features Devers.
Cleveland Guardians
Rhys Hoskins — 1B. Hoskins mans first base for Cleveland and has 13 home runs and 38 RBIs this season despite a .178 average that has limited his overall production. His power still shows up in the middle of the Guardians’ order even when the contact numbers lag.
Jo Adell — RF. Eighteen home runs and 67 RBIs from right field make Adell one of Cleveland’s most productive bats this year. He’s hitting .232 with a .396 slugging percentage, giving the Guardians a physical presence outside the infield.
Steven Kwan — LF. Kwan brings a different look to Cleveland’s lineup from left field, hitting .266 with a .366 on-base percentage and a .328 slugging mark. His contact-first approach gives the Guardians balance alongside the power bats up and down the order.
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