CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins will wrap up their series today – Thursday, May 1 – at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
How do I watch Guardians vs. Twins for free?
The game will broadcast live on MLB Network and CleGuardians.TV with the first pitch at 1:10 p.m. Eastern. Those who have cut the cable cord can catch the game for free by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV ($30 off first month) and DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial.
SlingTV is also offering promotional offers for new customers. Note: You will need either Sling Orange, Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue and the $11.99 sports add-on package to watch this game on Sling TV.
| Streaming service | Monthly Price | Free trial | Length | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DirecTV Stream | $74.99 | Yes | 5-day | No |
| FuboTV | $84.99 | Yes | 5-day | $30 off first month |
| SlingTV | $45.99 | No | N/A | Half off first month |
Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians (17-13) downed the Twins, 4-2, on April 30. After allowing 24 runs in an ugly series at home against the Red Sox, Cleveland has now won two games in a row, piecing together some momentum to begin the new month.
Starting pitcher Luis L. Ortiz nabbed 6 1/3 of shutout baseball setting up Cade Smith to pick up the win while closer Emmanuel Clase allowed two hits and one run but struck out three to pick up his fifth save of the season.
Cleveland is 10-5 at home and trail the Detroit Tigers by 1.5 games in the AL Central. Both teams have won six of their last 10 games.
Guardians players to watch
Kyle Manzardo is a major component of Cleveland’s offense. He has four hits in his last four games, including a walk-off home run. Manzardo has racked up eight home runs and 19 RBI with a .220 batting average.
The steady bat of left fielder Steven Kwan has gone hitless in his last two games. He has four home runs with 15 RBI and a .322 batting average.
Catcher Bo Naylor is on fire. Naylor has homered in back-to-back games with four RBI. For the season, four home runs and 10 RBI with a .191 batting average.
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Minnesota Twins
The Twins (13-18) have fizzled out since their 11-run explosion to open the series. They have dropped three of their four road series in the young campaign and will add a fourth if they can’t pick up a split today. Their overall road record is 4-12.
The Twins stuck out 13 times on April 30 and have compiled 13 hits in the last two games.
Minnesota sits in fourth place in the AL Central, three games behind the Kansas City Royals.
Twins players to watch
Left fielder Trevor Larnach has tallied four home runs and 14 RBI with a .236 batting average. He has compiled six hits in his last five games.
Catch Ryan Jeffers has one home run and 10 RBI with a .256 batting average. The catcher has eight hits in his last six games, including five RBI.
First baseman Ty France has three home runs and 18 RBI while batting .248. He has three multi-hit games in his last five, including six RBI.
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Today’s pitching matchup
CLE Ben Lively (1-2, 4.40 ERA) vs. MIN Simeon Woods Richardson (2-2, 4.07)
Lively has been hit or miss. He has allowed four earned runs in three starts and dazzled with shutout innings in the other two trips to the mound. He has not allowed more than seven hits in any game this season and has struck out 23 with a 1.34 WHIP.
Richardson has delivered mix results in five outings. He has given up a home run in four of his five starts but has allowed two or less earned runs in three of the five. He has also struck out at least three batters in every game, totaling 26 with a 1.44 WHIP.
What are the latest odds for Guardians vs. Twins?
Spread: CLE: (+1.5), MIN: (-1.5)
Moneyline: CLE: (-112), MIN: (-108)
Run total: 9
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Guardians vs. Twins game on TV and streaming services:
What: Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins
When: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 1:10 p.m. Eastern
Where: Progressive Field | Cleveland, Ohio
Channel: MLB Network and CleGuardians.TV
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $30 off first month) and DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (promotional offers)
Cable Channel Finder: AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DirecTV, Dish, Verizon Fios
