Two of the elite third basemen of their generation clash on “Friday Night Baseball,” as the Guardians host the Cardinals.
Perennial MVP candidate Jose Ramirez remains the face of Cleveland’s franchise. He’s the anchor of a Guardians lineup that ranks towards the bottom in most offensive categories; that’s not Ramirez’s fault, as he is hitting .318 with 13 home runs.
Meanwhile, Nolan Arenado may be in the twilight of his career at age 34, but he still has plenty left in the tank. He’s helped the resurgent Cardinals solidify themselves as playoff contenders, hitting .274 with a .764 OPS in June.
Veteran right-hander Sonny Gray (7-2, 3.72 ERA) takes the ball for St. Louis on Friday night. Cleveland counters with Luis L. Ortiz (4-8, 4.30), an offseason acquisition from the Pirates who has made some notable improvements in his first year with his new club .
Here’s everything that you need to know about watching Guardians vs. Cardinals on “Friday Night Baseball,” including live stream information.
Where to watch Guardians vs. Cardinals today: TV channel, live stream
Guardians vs. Cardinals will not air on traditional broadcast television. Instead, viewers can stream the game on Apple TV+, which is the home for “Friday Night Baseball” throughout the 2025 MLB season.
Apple TV+ offers viewers a seven-day free trial. Once the trial period ends, subscription plans begin at just $9.99.
Fans can access Apple TV+ on the Apple TV+ app, which is available on most smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles.
Guardians vs. Cardinals start time
- Date: Friday, June 27
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET | 6:10 p.m. CT
First pitch of Guardians vs. Cardinals is set for 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, June 27.
The game will be played at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, as the two teams begin their three-game weekend series.
Apple TV+ ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule 2025
Apple and MLB have released the “Friday Night Baseball” schedule through the end of July, which you can see below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| June 27 | Rays at Orioles | 7:05 p.m. |
| Cardinals at Guardians | 7:10 p.m. | |
| July 4 | Cardinals at Cubs | 2:20 p.m. |
| Angels at Blue Jays | 7:07 p.m. | |
| July 11 | Mariners at Tigers | 7:10 p.m. |
| Diamondbacks at Angels | 9:38 p.m. | |
| July 18 | No games | — |
| July 25 | Phillies at Yankees | 7:05 p.m. |
| Guardians at Royals | 8:10 p.m. |
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