Kansas City, Missouri. Today, July 25, at Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, the Cleveland Guardians take on the Kansas City Royals in Friday Night Baseball. At 8:10 p.m. Eastern, the first pitch is scheduled. You may play this game for free on Apple TV Plus.
Friday Night Baseball is a weekly doubleheader MLB showcase. Fans may watch the interleague game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees, which begins at 7:05 p.m. Eastern, in addition to the Guardians vs. Royals divisional matchup.
A seven-day free trial is available for Apple TV+. Following the seven-day free trial, you have the option to quit or continue using Apple TV+, which costs $9.99 a month.
Fans in Northeast Ohio can use a free trial from DIRECTVorFuboTV to watch the game with a simulcast on WKYC.Fans can also benefit from Sling TV’s special offerings.
| Streaming service | Monthly Price | Free trial | Length | Discount |
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DIRECTV (CLE market only) |
$74.99 | Yes | 5-day | $30 off first month |
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FuboTV
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$84.99 | Yes | 5-day | $20-25 off first month |
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Sling TV (CLE market only) |
45.99 | No | N/A | Half off first month |
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Apple TV+ |
$9.99 | Yes | 7-day | No |
Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians (51–51) have defeated the Baltimore Orioles three out of four this week and have won seven of their previous ten games. They ended a four-game winning streak when they lost the series finale.
They are only three games behind the Boston Red Sox for the last wildcard place, but they are still eight games behind the struggling Detroit Tigers for the top AL Central spot.
While the Guardians’ pitching has given up a 3.71 ERA over the last ten games, Cleveland is scoring 5.6 runs per game on average and has hit 13 home runs. Their offensive output this season has been at the bottom of the barrel in terms of hits (746) and batting average (.224), so this is a far cry from that.
This season, the Guardians are 25-25 at home and 26-26 away. Cleveland has a 4-2 advantage this season and is 7-3 in its previous 10 matchups with the Royals.
Guardians players to watch
Ramirez, Jose
Ramirez keeps becoming better over the All-Star break. With 21 home runs and 56 RBI, he ranks 11th in the Majors with an eighth-best batting average of.297 and.902 OPS. Ramirez enters tonight’s game on a four-game hitting streak.
Martinez, Angel
Cleveland’s ascent up the standings has been sparked by Martinez. He has a.253 batting average, 38 RBI, and nine home runs. Three doubles, three RBI, and one home run are among Martinez’s nine hits during his last five games.
Kwan, Steven
Kwan just finished a remarkable two-home run game on July 24 against the Orioles. He has a.287 batting average, eight home runs, and 35 RBI.
Kansas City Royals
The Royals (50–53) want to look more like the postseason contender they were positioned to be in the preseason. In the standings, Kansas City is one and a half games behind the Guardians.
Despite splitting their last ten games, they have hit 16 home runs over that time. They recently defeated the Chicago Cubs 8–4 on the road.
This season, Kansas City’s team batting average stands at.245.
This season, the Royals have a 24-26 record at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals players to watch
Perez, Salvador
Perez has a.255 batting average,.765 OPS, 18 home runs, and 62 RBI. He has four multi-hit games in his current six-game hitting streak.
Bobby Witt Jr.
Witt has a.288 batting average,.827 OPS, 14 home runs, and 56 RBI. He enters tonight’s game on a three-game hitting streak.
Garcia, Maikel
Garcia has a.291 batting average,.785 OPS, eight home runs, and 41 RBI. In his last five games, he has three hits.
Probable starters
CLE at. KC: Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.54 ERA) Wacha, Michael (4-9, 3.62
Williams has been struggling lately; in his last five starts, he has given up 11 earned runs. In each of those appearances, he has given up no more than seven hits. The right-hander has a 1.38 WHIP and 106 strikeouts.
Wacha has had a similar situation. Even though he has only given up two earned runs in his last two appearances combined, he has given up 14 earned runs in his last five starts. The right-hander has a 1.24 WHIP and 85 strikeouts.
What are the latest odds for Guardians vs. Royals?
Cashline: KC: (-114), CLE: (-106).
Line of run: KC: (+1.5), CLE: (-1.5)
Above/Below: 8
The DraftKings odds
Who is announcing Guardians vs. Royals on Apple TV Plus?
Tricia Whitaker will provide field reporting, and play-by-play commentator Alex Faust and analyst Ryan Spilborghs will serve as the announcers.
More information about how to watch Friday Night Baseball may be found here:
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What: Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals
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When: Friday, July 25, 2025
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Time: 8:10 p.m. Eastern (7:10 p.m. Central)
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Where: Kauffman Stadium | Kansas City, Missouri
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Channel: WKYC (CLE market)
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Streaming options:
DIRECTV
(free trial and $30 off first month),
FuboTV
(free trial and $20-25 off first month
)
Apple TV+
(free trial)
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