Broadcast and Streaming Options
The Rays versus Guardians game on Monday, April 27, 2026 will air on FOX Sports 1. For those preferring to stream online, Fubo offers live coverage and allows viewers to try the service for free. Regional restrictions may apply to streaming services.
Game Details
First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 PM ET at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Tampa Bay Rays (16-11) travel to face the Cleveland Guardians (15-14) to open a three-game series. The Rays have won four straight after sweeping the Minnesota Twins over the weekend.
Probable Pitchers
Steven Matz (3-1, 4.81 ERA) takes the mound for Tampa Bay. The Guardians will counter with Parker Messick (3-0, 1.76 ERA), a 25-year-old lefty from Florida State University who has been outstanding early in the season, maintaining at least five innings in every start while allowing no more than three earned runs.
Key Offensive Matchups
For the Rays, Yandy Diaz leads the team offensively, batting .337 with a .425 OBP. The Guardians are struggling at the plate as a team, hitting just .231, with Jose Ramirez (.229) and Rhys Hoskins (.212) looking to improve the lineup's performance. 
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