Cleveland, OH
Guardians vs. Padres FREE STREAM: How to watch MLB interleague play today, channel, time
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Guardians will cap a three-game series against the San Diego Padres today – Sunday, July 21 – at Progressive Field. The matchup is available on multiple streaming services for free.
The game will broadcast live on Bally Sports Great Lakes with a first pitch slated for 1:40 p.m. Eastern. You can catch this game for free by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both offer free trials.
The game is also available on ESPN Plus. You can get a subscription to ESPN Plus for $10.99 per month. Another option is to sign up for an annual subscription for $109.99, which saves about 17% off compared to the monthly route.
View the entire Guardians TV schedule for the remainder of the season
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Guardians-Giants game.
- What: Cleveland Guardians vs. San Diego Padres
- When: Sunday, July 21, 2024
- Time: 1:40 p.m. Eastern
- Where: Progressive Field | Cleveland, OH
- Channels: Bally Sports Great Lakes
- Best streaming options: FuboTV (7-day free trial), DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial) and ESPN Plus
- Cable Channel Finder: AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DirecTv, Dish, Verizon Fios
The Guardians (59-38) are coming off a 7-0 loss against the Padres on Saturday. After exploding in the post All-Star opener on Friday, the offense vanished as they continue to float around 20 games over .500.
Cleveland holds a five-game lead over the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central and have the second-best record in the Amercian League and the third-best record in Major League Baseball.
The Guardians fell to 31-12 at home. They have won each of their last eight games following a home loss.
For the first time in weeks, Cleveland will enter a game not perched atop the American League. As it stands, they trail the Baltimore Orioles by half a game. There have been concerns that they are running out of gas. The signs are there – ripping through a dominant bullpen, seeming to come up empty in timely hitting spots and an offense vanishing in thin air, at times.
On Saturday, Padres (51-50) pitcher Dylan Cease struck out 10 and San Diego combined for a one-hitter in a dominant interleague display. The Guardians have scored seven runs in their last three games.
The Guardians have lost 11 straight when scoring three or fewer runs. The Padres have lost six straight games when scoring three or fewer runs.
Cleveland will get another shot to right their wobbly ship today.
The Guardians pitching staff boasts a 3.71 overall ERA, which is seventh in the league. The offense, which is struggling recently, is near the top ten in OBP (3.16), OPS (.721) and home runs (109).
Guardians players to watch
All-Star Jose Ramirez comes in with 23 home runs, 79 RBI and 102 hits. He has crossed the plate 71 times and stolen 18 bases. Ramirez is slugging. 513.
All-Star Josh Naylor touts 22 home runs and 70 RBI while crossing the plate 55 times. He has a .804 OPS.
All-Star Steven Kwan is batting .351 with nine home runs, 27 RBI and six steals.
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Padres players to watch
All-Star Jurickson Profar leads San Diego with 14 home runs, 59 RBI and 103 hits. He touts a .298 batting average.
Jake Cronenworth has tallied 14 home runs, 58 RBI while crossing the plate 50 times. He is slugging .438. on the campaign.
All-Star Luis Arraez has 25 RBI and crossed the plate 50 times. His strikeout rate is just 5.6%.
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Starting pitchers
Cleveland
Ben Lively will toe the rubber for the Guardians. He is 8-5 with a 3.58 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. Lively has tallied 78 strikeouts this season. He has allowed 16 hits and 11 runs in his previous 16.2 innings of work. But he has lasted five or more innings in five straight starts.
San Diego
Michael King will take the mound for Padres. He is 7-6 with a 3.41 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. King has amassed 129 strikeouts. He has a 2.74 ERA and .228 allowed batting average in road games. King has lasted five or more innings in four straight appearances.
Here’s part of a breakdown on the looming trade deadline from Guardians beat writer Paul Hoynes.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — From the outside looking in, MLB’s trade deadline may be one of the most exciting times of the season.
From inside looking out, not so much.
“I think the trade deadline stinks,” said manager Stephen Vogt. “It does. You’re either losing people you love or you’re gaining somebody that you don’t know. And it can be scary for people … it’s very real.
“In theory it sounds good where it’s like, ‘Oh, let’s go get this, let’s go get that.’ But there are a couple people that have to go away when that happens.”
The July 30 trade deadline is 10 days away. The Guardians own the best record in the American League at 59-37, but they need help, especially in the starting rotation. If they can’t add a starter, perhaps they’ll seek help for the offense or the bullpen.
Vogt said the best approach in talking to his players as the deadline approaches is be direct and honest.
“I think it’s having that open dialogue of it’s OK to not be OK with this,” said Vogt. ” It’s OK if this doesn’t feel good for a few days. And we’ve had some moves like that on our team this year that were unpopular. It hurts. It hurts us.”
Vogt said he has confidence in Chris Antonetti, Mike Chernoff, Matt Forman and the rest of the front office that they will take the team chemistry that has been created into account with any deal that is made.
“They’re very thoughtful and very smart with what they want to do,” said Vogt.
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction, pick for Sunday 3/1/26
Cooper Albers takes you through his preview, prediction and pick for Sunday’s NBA matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets.
Eastern Conference rivals close their regular-season series on Sunday, as the Brooklyn Nets host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center.
The Cavaliers (37–24, 4th East) have dropped back-to-back games without Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, albeit against far superior competition. They’ll aim for the three-game sweep of Brooklyn without Mitchell, while Harden remains questionable.
The Nets (15–44, 14th East) are mired in a brutal seven-game losing streak, including a 112–84 thumping in Cleveland on February 19.
Here’s a look at the Injury Report:
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Out: Donovan Mitchell (Groin), Max Strus (Foot), Dean Wade (Ankle)
- Questionable: James Harden (Thumb), Keon Ellis (Finger)
Brooklyn Nets
- Out: Egor Demin (Heel), Drake Powell (G-League Assignment)
- Questionable: Nic Claxton (Thumb)
Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Cleveland enters as a hefty 11.5-point road favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Brooklyn sits as a +410 underdog. The game’s total is set at 222.5 points.
Cavaliers vs. Nets Preview
Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
The Cavaliers went all in at the NBA trade deadline, sending Darius Garland to Los Angeles for superstar guard James Harden. The gamble seemingly paid off, as the former MVP has fit seamlessly into the lineup alongside Donovan Mitchell. Cleveland went 6–1 after Harden’s debut, its lone loss coming against the defending champs in Oklahoma City.
But the momentum quickly stalled when both Harden and Mitchell hit the sidelines to nurse injuries. Cleveland has dropped back-to-back games in the star duo’s absence against Milwaukee and Detroit. And while Harden is listed as questionable for Sunday’s contest with a thumb fracture in his non-shooting hand, Mitchell remains out with a groin strain.
The Cavs are just 2–4 without Mitchell this season. If Harden stays out, they’ll likely keep relying on their accomplished frontcourt of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Cleveland also features a solid veteran backup point guard in Dennis Schroder, along with a reliable sharpshooter in Sam Merrill.
Brooklyn Nets Preview
Brooklyn has won five games in 2026. Five.
Were any of these wins particularly impressive? Hardly. They beat a Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets, the spiraling Chicago Bulls twice, the lowly Washington Wizards, and the tanking Utah Jazz.
The Nets rank dead last on both ends of the floor since January 1, disappointing even by their standards. They’ve lost seven games in a row, punctuated by a 37-point walloping in Boston on Friday night.
Michael Porter Jr. will continue trying to carry an increasingly strained offense without rookie standout Egor Demin. Brooklyn will also lean on its burgeoning frontcourt, comprising Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton (questionable).
Cavaliers vs. Nets Pick, Best Bet
Keep an eye on the injury report for this one. If Harden remains sidelined, Cleveland may lack the offensive firepower to pull away. But if the former MVP suits up, expect him and the Cavs to carve up Brooklyn’s porous defense and comfortably cover the 11.5-point spread.
Best Bet: Cleveland Cavaliers -11.5 (-110)
Cleveland, OH
14-year-old girl shot on Cleveland’s East Side
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot at a home Friday.
Police said around 7:15 p.m., officers from the Fifth District got a call for someone shot in the 1400 block of Lakeview Road.
When officers got on scene, a 14-year-old girl was found suffering from a gunshot wound.
Cleveland EMS took her to a nearby hospital, where she is listed in critical condition
A gun was recovered at the scene.
The incident remains under active investigation.
Police said additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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Sokolowski’s University Inn co-owner dies
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Former co-owner of the legendary Cleveland restaurant Sokolowski’s University Inn has died.
65-year-old Michael Sokolowski passed away on Tuesday, according to his obituary.
Established in Tremont in 1923, Sokolowski’s University Inn was Cleveland’s oldest family-owned and operated restaurant. It was a recipient of the prestigious James Beard “American Classics” Award in 2014. It closed it doors for good in 2020.
Read Obit below
MICHAEL PAUL SOKOLOWSKI, age 65; passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee McCue); loving father of George McDougall (Erika) and Sara; grandfather of Nicole and Emerson; Son of the late Bernard Sr. and Marion (nee Szwejkowski); dear brother of Bernard Jr. (Mary) and Mary Lou Balbier (Ronald); loving brother-in-law, uncle and dear friend of many. Mike was the co-owner of Sokolowski’s University Inn, a Cleveland landmark restaurant since 1923 and a James Beard Award winner. He played baseball and football for Cleveland Central Catholic and graduated from Otterbein University. Michael was a member of the Greater Cleveland Umpire Association, officiating many Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camps. He loved cooking and taught classes at the Polaris Career Center for their community culinary arts program. Mike loved music, attending many concerts, and playing drums in bands and for his parish church masses. Former President of the Cleveland Society of Poles and a member of the Knights of Columbus Trinity Council. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Cleveland Central Catholic High School, 6550 Baxter Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105.
Mass of Christian burial at St. John Cantius Catholic Church, 906 College Ave, Cleveland, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends received at the church, Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 noon.
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