It’s the Washington Nationals versus the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 27, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:10 PM ET
- Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- Regional Coverage: MLB Washington Nationals, MLB Cleveland Guardians
- Streaming: Cleveland Guardians – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Washington Nationals vs. Cleveland Guardians on May 27, 2026
Watch the Cleveland Guardians take on the Washington Nationals live on MLB Washington Nationals channel 641, MLB Cleveland Guardians channel 662 with DIRECTV on May 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.
Washington Nationals (28-27) at Cleveland Guardians (32-24) — Game Preview
The Washington Nationals visit Progressive Field at 28-27 to face a Cleveland Guardians club sitting at 32-24. Cade Cavalli gets the start for Washington with a 2-3 record, 3.86 ERA and 61 strikeouts across 53.2 innings, while Cleveland counters with Joey Cantillo, who enters at 4-1 with a 3.05 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 51 strikeouts over 56.0 innings. Cavalli brings a similar workload and more strikeout volume, while Cantillo has given Cleveland steadier run prevention through the first two months.
Washington’s offense runs through CJ Abrams, who is hitting .288 with 12 home runs, 46 RBIs, a .379 on-base percentage and a .545 slugging mark from shortstop, while James Wood adds another power source with 14 home runs from right field. For Cleveland, Brayan Rocchio gives the lineup a steady shortstop bat at .287 with a .369 OBP, and Chase DeLauter leads the club with 30 RBIs to go with seven home runs. Both teams are dealing with pitching injuries, with Washington missing several arms and Cleveland recently placing Erik Sabrowski on the IL with left elbow inflammation.
Regional Coverage
MLB Washington Nationals, MLB Cleveland Guardians
Streaming
Cleveland Guardians – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Washington Nationals vs. Cleveland Guardians Game Today?
The Washington Nationals vs. Cleveland Guardians game starts at 6:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Washington Nationals vs. Cleveland Guardians?
You can watch Washington Nationals vs. Cleveland Guardians on Cleveland Guardians – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Washington Nationals vs. Cleveland Guardians Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641), MLB Cleveland Guardians (Channel 662)
Players to Watch: Washington Nationals vs. Cleveland Guardians
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. Washington’s shortstop has carried the lineup with a .288 average, 12 home runs and 46 RBIs through the first two months. His .379 OBP and .545 SLG mean he’s reaching base nearly four times in ten and slugging like a middle-of-the-order bat from the top of it.
James Wood — RF. The 14 home runs lead the position group in the Washington outfield, paired with a .267 average and 35 RBIs. Wood is the lineup’s primary left-handed power source behind Abrams.
Cade Cavalli — SP. Tonight’s starter brings a 2-3 record and a 3.86 ERA through 53.2 innings, with 61 strikeouts in that span. The 1.43 WHIP suggests he’s working through traffic but missing enough bats to keep the damage down.
Cleveland Guardians
Brayan Rocchio — SS. Cleveland’s shortstop is hitting .287 from the table-setter role, with a .369 OBP and a .409 SLG that lands him a notch behind Abrams in slugging but right next to him in average. He’s the offensive thread that connects Cantillo’s run support to the bottom of the order.
Chase DeLauter — RF. DeLauter leads Cleveland with 30 RBIs, adding seven home runs and a .257 average from right field. His run production gives the Guardians an important middle-order bat behind the contact hitters at the top of the lineup.
Joey Cantillo — SP. Cantillo starts for Cleveland with a 4-1 record, 3.05 ERA and 51 strikeouts across 56.0 innings. His 1.32 WHIP points to some baserunner traffic, but he has still given the Guardians steady run prevention through the first two months.
Injury Report: Washington Nationals vs. Cleveland Guardians
Washington Nationals
Max Kranick (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Jake Irvin (SP) — 15-day IL, right shoulder strain
DJ Herz (SP) — 60-day IL, left elbow surgery
Cole Henry (RP) — 15-day IL, right shoulder strain
Trevor Williams (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Josiah Gray (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow strain
Ken Waldichuk (RP) — 60-day IL, left elbow sprain
Cleveland Guardians
Gabriel Arias (SS) — 10-day IL, left hamstring strain
Erik Sabrowski (RP) — 15-day IL, left elbow inflammation
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