Rays vs. Guardians Livestream: How to Watch Game 2 of the Wild Card Series Online
Baseball’s postseason takes place in a new format this year. The 12-team tournament consists of the three division winners plus three wildcard teams in each league. This weekend, each best-of-three wildcard series will determine which teams advance to take on the top four teams from the regular season.
In Game 1 of the American League’s first wild card series, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 thanks to a double homer by Jose Ramírez. Home team Guardians are one win away from promotion to the Division Series while the Rays hope to force a crucial Game 3 on Sunday. Game 2 begins today at 12:07 p.m. ET (11:07 a.m. CT, 9:07 a.m. PT) on ESPN2.
So you can watch baseball’s postseason from the wild card round through the World Series wirelessly.
Jose Ramírez and the Cleveland Guardians play Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Rays in the best-of-three AL wildcard round today.
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What is the schedule for the Rays Guardians series?
The Guardians won the AL Central but ended up behind the other two division winners – the Astros in the NL West and the Yankees in the AL East – so they need to play in the first round rather than rest on a bye. They compete as the No. 3 against the Rays, who are the No. 6 final team to make the American League playoffs. The winner of this best-of-three contest goes on to play the Yankees in the next round.
Here is the schedule for the Rays Guardians series. All games will be played in Cleveland.
- Game 1: Guardian 2, Rays 1 (CLE above, 1-0)
- Game 2: Saturday at 12:07 p.m. ET (9:07 p.m. PT) on ESPN2
- Game 3: Sunday at 4:07 p.m. ET (1:07 p.m. PT) on ESPN (if necessary)
Click here for the full off-season schedule.
What channels do I need to watch the MLB playoffs?
All wild card games take place on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. Looking ahead, the next two rounds in the National League (NLDS and NLCS) will be played on Fox and FS1, while the ALDS and ALCS will be played on TBS. The World Series, which begins October 28, will be broadcast on Fox.
How can I watch the MLB playoffs without cable?
Three of the big five live TV streaming services offer all the channels you need to watch every postseason game, but not every service broadcasts every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure ABC and Fox will transfer your territory.
If you live in an area with good reception, you can watch a wild card game or two on ABC and the World Series on Fox for free on wireless broadcast channels simply by attaching an affordable (under $30) indoor antenna to almost any TV.
YouTube TV costs $65 per month and includes ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC for the wildcard rounds, and Fox, FS1, and TBS for future rounds. Enter your zip code on the welcome page to see what local networks are available in your area. Read our YouTube TV review.
Hulu with Live TV is $70 per month and includes ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, plus Fox, FS1, and TBS for future rounds. On the welcome page, click the “View Channels Near You” link to see what local channels are available in your zip code. Read our Hulu with Live TV review.
FuboTV’s family plan costs $70 per month and includes ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC for the wild card round-robin games. It also includes Fox and FS1 for the NLDS, NLCS and World Series, but does not provide TBS for ALDS and ALCS. Click here to see which local channels you get. Read our FuboTV review.
All of the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, can be canceled at any time, and require a solid internet connection. Are you looking for more information? Check out ours Live TV Streaming Services Guide.